1981 John Deere Liquifire
ENGINE:
Manufacturer: John Deere Fireburst (Kawasaki)
Model: TC440A Piston Ported
Type of Engine: 2-Stroke, Liquid Cooled
Number of Cylinders: 2
Cylinder Sleeve: Chrome
Bore (mm): 68
Stroke (mm): 60
Displacement(cc): 436
Compression Ratio: 6.9:1
Ignition Type: Capacitor Discharge (C.D.I.)
Ignition Manufacturer: Kokusan
Lighting Coil Output: 120 watts
Carberator Manufacturer: Mikuni
Carberator Model: VM36/85/, VM36/108/, VM36/121/, VM36/122/
Starting System: Recoil Start
FUEL SYSTEM:
Fuel Tank Capacity: 7.5 U.S. Gals (28.4 Liters)
Oil Tank Capacity: 3.5 Pints (1.7 Liters)
Filters: 2 Located On Pick Up Line
FUEL PUMP:
Mikuni- Impulse Type Located in the Inlet Line
OIL PUMP:
Mikuni- Reciprocating-Plunger driven by the engine
Carberator: Mikuni
LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM:
Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8 Liters)
Type: Pressurized System with Centrifugul Pump
Engine Temperature Control: 1 thermostat
Pump Output: 19.5 Gallons per minute at 7000 Engine R.P.M. (74 Liters)
Coolant Filter Cap: 12 to 13 P.S.I. (92.7 to 89.6 kPa)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Charge System: Flywheel Alternator
Capacity: 120 Watts
Ignition System: Capacitor Discharge (C.D.I.)
Ignition Timing: Align Mark on Stator with Mark on Crankcase
Plug Gap: 0.025 Inches (0.635mm)
Spark Plug: N-2 or QN-2
POWER TRAIN:
Transmission: 2-Sheave Variable
Drive Sheave: John Deere 102C (Comet) or John Deere (TR600)
Secondary Sheeve: John Deere
Final Drive: Enclosed Chain
Standard Ratio: 1.59:1 or 1.86:1
Brake: Mechanical Disk
Stop Light: Standard
SUSPENSION:
Suspension: Slide Rail
Drive Sprokets: Compression-Molded
Track: Yokohama
Track Material: Rubber
Track Width: 15 Inches (38.1 cm)
Track Drive: Involute
CHASSIS AND DRIVE:
Tunnel: Aluminum
Pan: Steel and TPR
Hood: Sheet Molding Compound
Windshield: Polycarbonate
Overall Length: 102 Inches (259.1 cm)
Overall Width: 39 Inches (99.1 cm)
Overall Height: 35 Inches 988.9 cm)
Weight(Approx): 404 Pounds (182.3 kg)