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The engine serial number is TA440C-A201. I am looking for a starter for this engine but not sure what year it is. Any body know how to decode it?
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This may help you a little: Kawasaki Engine Idenitification : Tulsa Engine Warehouse
Model Code
The model code is the first 6 characters (FH601V) and it is generally located on the engine block or fan shroud. the first two letters(FH) Indicate the series or engine family T or F indicates two stroke (T) or four stroke (F). The numbers 601 indicate the displacement of the engine with the numbers ending in 1 representing a relative displacement. The sixth character (V) indicates the crank shaft orientation (V) vertical and (D) horizontal.
Spec Code
The spec code (AS01) indicates the recipe of parts needed to make that engine, and help to identify what manufacturer that engine was made for and is crucial for parts look up.
What if the tag is missing?
it is possible to find out what engine is on a machine by using the carburetor stamping number. This number is stamped directly onto the carb and identifies the exact carb part number in abbreviated form such as 32349 or 4439B. With a
Five digit format
Add 1500 to the beginning of the number
Carb 32349 becomes part number 15003-2349
Four digit followed by a letter
Add 31 to the beginning of the number
Add 6100 to the end of the number
Move the letter to the end
Carb 4339B becomes part number 314439-6100B
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