By Barak (69.213.109.12) on : Edit

I am planning on installing a 12 volt heater on my Kawasaki engine-FD750D. The heater is a 8 inch X 8 inch radiator-type, 16,610 BTU/HR, 192 CFM). When I called Kawasaki they told me that they didn't support this modification (because they have never tested it) and that they couldn't give me any pointers. I suspect that the only negative that could come out of this would be a longer fluid warm up time. Of course I'm wondering if the fluid may not warm up to the recommended temperature at all, thus increasing the likelihood of engine wear. Any pointers?

By Big Wolf (68.40.23.217) on : Edit

Hey Barak,

I have the same engine installed in my Max IV, what an excellent engine. I do not think you will harmn the engine at all just by installing a heater core unit. The mechanical parts of the engine will still get up to temperature either way with or with out the heater core installed. The only difference if at all would be the antifreeze fluid may run just a bit cooler, because of the added fluid capacity for the new heater core.

I am sure there area several guys on the board that are running heater cores on there 20 HP Kawasaki engines installed in the Argo Conquest units. Argo makes and sells a heater core kit for the Argo Conquest, and I am confident they tested it well before offering it as an option on the Conquest machine.

I sure do hope they get this message board search funtions fixed soon. It has been very difficult to search for the new message postings the last couple of weeks.

By Barak (69.213.110.11) on : Edit

Big Wolf,

I found a local Kawasaki mechanic who told me that the Thermostat would ensure the proper fluid temperature & that the only thing that may happen is that it takes longer to warm the fluid initially. The best place to put the heater I found is either under the back seat (battery may get in the way if heater is too big) or under the front seat. I found a heater from ACC Climate control on the web for $125 (a lot cheaper than the Argo Heater at $400). I recommend getting the FD750D Service Manual for $25 at your local dealer/shop. It has a lot of step by step instructions on repairs, general maintenance, torque ratings etc.

By Big Wolf (136.2.1.153) on : Edit

Thanks for the information about the heater core. If you have a part number that would be good information to know. I am all set with service manuals for my machine.

That Kaw is a great engine to have in the IV, lots of power!

By Barak (69.213.108.253) on : Edit

The heater core that I purchased has a part # of 20059j000a from www.accclimatecontrol.com There are probably other models they have that would work as well or better on the Max IV (they didn't guarantee that this one would be perfect for this model). I think they use this one for cargo areas in a van, bus, & skid steers. $125 is just for the heater core-not any other equipment like hoses, switch, wiring. Once I get it hooked up and running I will report back how good it heats the cab (with convertible top).