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28 JANUARY 2017 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT www.outdoorpowerequipment.com E N G I N E S & F U E L A D D I T I V E S Opti-Mizer MAX Opti-Mizer MAX Ethanol Fuel Treatment and Stabilizer provides 4 layers of protection by: 1) keeping fuel fresh through suspension & dispersal; 2) raising the phase separation threshold, allowing fuel to tolerate more water before separation; 3) lessening ethanol fuel damage with 10 times the standard anti-corrosion capabilities; and 4) if the first 3 layers of protection aren't enough, the exclusive fourth layer kicks in by providing warranty coverage for ethanol repairs, up to 6 years. Opti-Mizer MAX is the only product covered by an ethanol warranty. Interlube International Inc. Kawasaki FX850V-EFI engine Kawasaki Engines recently introduced the latest member of its growing family of engines using the most technologically advanced electronic fuel injection (EFI) system ever built by the company. The all-new 29.5-hp. FX850V-EFI incorporates a fully integrated electronic governor (e-Gov) and an advanced ECU that instantly matches power to cutting load and ground speed. These new features will allow professional landscapers to mow lawns more efficiently with the performance and reliability they have come to expect from Kawasaki. Developed specifically with the commercial market in mind, the all-new Kawasaki EFI system is available on select models of the FX Series and FS Series engines, with plans to incorporate it in additional models. The FX850V-EFI joins 2 other units that currently employ the user- friendly EFI system: FX730V-EFI and FS730V-EFI. Commercial usage has demanding needs, and this system responds with features focused on those needs. Helping to avoid typical hillside-mowing slowdowns, the load- matching e-Gov system keeps drive wheels and cutting blades working at peak productivity. The elimination of power loss through the entire load range lets operators move quickly through almost any turf conditions. Kawasaki's outstanding cutting power allows users to cover wider areas at a faster pace, serving up uniform results. Kawasaki Engines Kohler Aegis engine with EFI technology Kohler Engines continues to expand its line of electronic fuel injection (EFI) engines with the launch of the newly modified Aegis EFI engine. The liquid- cooled engine, designed for use in utility vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, heavy-duty construction equipment and other applications, now features Kohler's latest EFI technology for optimal fuel efficiency, improved power and enhanced reliability. The Aegis engine joins an extensive line of more than 30 EFI models, which has continued to grow since Kohler pioneered the company's first EFI twin-cylinder engine in 1996. Kohler Engines EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY FOCUS Kohler 7500 Series EFI engine Kohler Engines was the first company to incorporate electronic fuel injection (EFI) technology into the high-performance, air- cooled, twin-cylinder engines used by lawn care professionals. Now this money-saving technology — which is popular among the people who earn a living mowing lawns — will be available to homeowners everywhere. Kohler Engines has developed its 7500 Series EFI engine, the company's first-ever EFI twin-cylinder engine designed specifically for consumer lawn mowers, including lawn tractors and zero-turn radius (ZTR) mowers. The new engine is available in 25-hp. or 27- hp. models. Kohler Engines Kohler ECH440LE engine With the demand for more fuel-efficient, low-emission engines on the rise, Kohler Engines recently rolled out the ECH440LE engine, a modified version of the Kohler Command PRO EFI ECH440 with new, lower emission outputs. The engine significantly reduces emissions, including carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxide (NOx), without sacrificing engine performance. The ECH440LE engine features Kohler's closed-loop EFI system, which is specifically calibrated for low-emission applications. The engine's integrated catalytic exhaust system, in combination with its closed-loop system, helps to significantly lower harmful emissions. Different engine applications require a review to help pinpoint the exact EFI calibration and catalyst required to decrease emission output. Kohler Engines Perkins launches family of 4-cylinder engines The new Perkins Syncro family of compact 4-cylinder, 2.8- and 3.6-liter diesel engines delivers 45-100 kW (60-134 hp.) to meet multiple global emissions standards, including EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final. Engineered to integrate into more than 80 different OEM machine models, Perkins Syncro engines deliver performance, value and reliability customers expect to help OPE manufacturers access new markets and support their business growth. With up to an 8-percent improvement in fuel economy during machine use, the 3.6-liter engine offers powers up to 100 kW (134 hp.) with up to 500 Nm of torque. The 2.8-liter turbo aftercooled engine variant delivers a maximum of 55 kW (74 hp.) with torque of up to 325 Nm. High power and torque and fast response are key enablers for engine downsizing, and can help OEMs deliver machines that are easy to operate. As many machines in this power band enter the rental sector, the 2.8- and 3.6-liter engines are both compact and reliable. The Perkins Syncro range benefits from a common rail fuel system, electronic control, advanced air systems and aftertreatment configurations. A 90-percent commonality in the customer interfaces between the 2.8- and 3.6-liter engines gives OEMs the freedom to determine machine platform strategies that suit their businesses and markets. Perkins Engines