Description
Overview:
The Circlip, 12mm for Kawasaki Engines (OEM No. 480J1200) is a precision retaining ring designed to hold components securely in place on or within a 12 mm (0.47 inches) diameter shaft, pin, or bore. Built from durable steel and specified by Kawasaki, it prevents axial movement, helping maintain correct clearances and smooth operation in demanding engine environments. As a genuine Kawasaki part, it offers dependable fit and performance during routine servicing or full rebuilds. Suitable for a wide range of Kawasaki FD-series engines, including FD440V and FD501D, this circlip supports reliable assembly of critical parts such as bearings, gears, and linkages. Its spring action ensures a tight, repeatable fit in the groove, supporting long service life in professional and domestic machinery.
Key Features:
- Genuine Kawasaki part for assured compatibility and quality (OEM No. 480J1200)
- 12 mm nominal size for components and grooves of 12 mm (0.47 inches)
- Durable steel construction for reliable retention under vibration and load
- Consistent spring action for a firm, repeatable fit in the groove
- Accurate OE tolerances help maintain correct clearances and reduce wear
- Smooth handling during fitting and removal with standard circlip/snap-ring pliers
- Supports quick maintenance, minimising downtime on site or in the workshop
- Suitable for use across Kawasaki FD-series engines in garden and construction equipment
Typical Applications:
Used to retain bearings, gears, spacers, or linkages on 12 mm journals or within 12 mm bores inside Kawasaki engines. Common in engine rebuilds, routine servicing, and targeted repairs on ride-on mowers, utility vehicles, compact tractors, pumps, and generators powered by FD-series engines. Provides secure axial location where vibration and frequent load changes occur.
Also known as:
Retaining ring, snap ring, C-clip, circlip ring, shaft clip, groove clip, ring retainer, 12 mm retaining clip. These terms are often used interchangeably for the same style of mechanical fastener used to prevent axial movement of components.
Fits Models:
FD440V, FD501D, FD501V, FD590V, FD611V, FD620D, FD661D
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