Description

The Kawasaki 11004-7006 Head Gasket is a genuine OEM cylinder head gasket engineered for reliable combustion sealing and thermal durability on Kawasaki FH-series V-twin engines.

Part Overview & Cross-References

• Part Number: 11004-7006

• Component Type: Cylinder Head Gasket

• OEM Brand: Kawasaki Genuine Parts

• Replaces / Supersedes:

  • Kawasaki 11004-7004

  • John Deere cross-reference: M140217, M147908

• Application: Fits horizontal and vertical shaft 4-stroke overhead valve (OHV) V-Twin engines.

Compatible Kawasaki Engine Models

This gasket fits select spec codes across the following FH-series models:

• FH601 Series: FH601D, FH601V

• FH641 Series: FH641D, FH641V

• FH661 Series: FH661V

• FH680 Series: FH680D, FH680V

• FH721 Series: FH721D, FH721V

(Commonly installed on commercial zero-turn mowers and lawn tractors from brands including Toro Z Master, Exmark, John Deere, Scag, and Cub Cadet).

Service & Torque Specifications

When installing the cylinder head on FH-series engines, observe factory manual procedures:

• Cylinder Head Bolts:

  • Final Torque: 19.0 to 20.6 ft·lb (25 to 28 N·m)

  • Pattern: Tighten sequentially in a progressive, crisscross pattern to avoid warping the cylinder head.

• Valve Clearance (Engine Cold at TDC):

  • Intake & Exhaust: 0.004 – 0.006 in (0.10 – 0.15 mm) (or 0.003 – 0.005 in / 0.075 – 0.125 mm standard minimum per service manual).

• Rocker Arm Lock Screws: 61 in·lb (6.9 N·m / 0.7 kg·m).

• Rocker Cover Bolts: 52 in·lb (5.9 N·m / 0.6 kg·m).