



12V replacement starter motor for Kawasaki FH, FC and related FJ-series lawn and utility equipment. Kawasaki reference 21163-7001 is associated with FC420V, FC540V,FH500V,FH531V,FH541V,FH580V,FH601V,FH641V, FH680V and FH721V engines.This construction helps protect the internal brushes and bearings from grass residue,dust,moisture and vibration during normal mower operation.
1.OEM and Search References
#Primary OE number: Kawasaki 21163-7001
#Other Kawasaki number:21163-7010&21163-7007&21163-2089&21163-2101&21163-2124&21163-2147&21163-2149
#John Deere number:AM117130,AM120729,AM132818,AM106883,AM108615,AM109408
#Denso number:128000-9370/128000-9371/228000-2490/228000-2491
#Aftermarket number:Lester 18408,18432,18433;DB Electrical SND0256 and 410-52051;Stens 435-275
Buyer search terms: Kawasaki 21163-7001 starter motor;FH541V starter;FH641V starter;FC420V starter;John Deere AM120729 starter;Denso 228000-2490 starter;lawn tractor starter;riding mower starter
2.Reference Specifications
*Voltage: 12V DC.
*Approximate output: 0.6-0.8 kW.
*Rotation: Counter-clockwise (CCW)
*Mounting pattern: Two-bolt flange with unthreaded mounting holes.
*Hole diameter: Approximately 8 mm.
*Connections: B+ battery terminal with bolt-and-nut retention,+quick-connect S terminal for the start signal.
*Motor design: Permanent-magnet starter with copper windings, hardened steel driving gear and housing intended to resist dust and moisture.
3.Fitment and Purchase Checks
^Kawasaki FC420V,FC540V,FH500V,FH531V,FH541V,FH580V,FH601V,FH641V,FH680V and FH721V engines.Generally cover 14-25 HP air-cooled single-cylinder and V-twin engines.
^John Deere LX172/LX176/LX178/LX186/LX188/LX277/LX279/LX288/GT235/GT245/GX325/240/245/260/265/285/325/335/345/425/445,and lawn tractors and riding mowers.
^Cub Cadet,Toro,Scag,Club Car machines fitted with the specified Kawasaki engines.
Before order,record equipment model,engine model,serial number,system voltage,gear count,rotation,mounting-hole diameter,flange position,terminal layout and physical size.
4.For Agricultural Buyers /Distributors
Repair shops, distributors, maintenance teams, agricultural-equipment distributors, and buyers looking for replacement starter motor.
| Brand | Model | Model Code | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere | John Deere LX172 | LX172 | 1990–1997 |