Edition 02.97 Power Mower 5400 19
2-Stroke-Engine, 232
Manufacturer: ........................... Rotax
Type: ............................................. 232
Version: ..... Fan-air-cooled 1-cylinder-
2-stroke engine (petrol)
Bore: ..................................... 69.5 mm
Stroke: ..................................... 61 mm
Cubic capacity: ................... 229 ccm
Compression:............................... 8.5
Output: ............... 5.2 kW at 3000 rpm
Torque: ..... max 16.6 Nm at 2800 rpm
Spark plug: ................... Bosch W8AL
Electrode gap: ........................ 0.5 mm
Ignition system:
Contactless electronic magnet igni-
tion, ignition point is pre-set, radio
remote screened according to VDE
0879
Starter: ..........................Recoil starter
Fuel tank capacity: ....... approx. 4.5 l
Fuel:................................. Commercial
petrol/oil mixture 1:50
octane number min. 90 RON
and self-mixing
supergrade 2-stroke engine oil,
e.g. Shell: Super T, Super TX;
Esso: Exxon Special 2T Engine oil;
BP: 2T Special
(refer to fuel recommendations)
Air filter: ....................Oil bath air filter
Engine oil filling quantity .............. 0.2 l
Carburetor: ...........Throttle carburetor
Bing 8/22S110
Air control screw:
in basic setting approx. 1/2 rev. open
main jet ......................................... 105
idling jet........................................... 60
Rated speed: ...................... 3000 rpm
Top no-load speed: ............ 3400 rpm
Idling speed:....................... 1200 rpm
Governor: ........................ mechanical,
centrifugal governor
Operability on Slopes:
Engine is suited for use on slopes
Continuous operation possible
up to .................45° inclination (100%)
Noise level:
In accordance with German 3rd Ordi-
nance on machine-safety law:
Noise level
at operator’s ear...................... 87 dBA
Sound level ............................. 99 dBA
(in accordance with regulations of Ger-
man Agricultural Association)
2. Specifications