## Club Car FE290 Engine Specs
The Club Car FE290 engine is a 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled gasoline engine. It is used in a variety of Club Car golf carts and utility vehicles. The engine has a displacement of 290 cc and produces 11.5 horsepower at 3600 rpm.
### Engine Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|—|—|
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 290 cc |
| Horsepower | 11.5 hp at 3600 rpm |
| Torque | 18.5 ft-lb at 2400 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Bore | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 63.5 mm |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Ignition System | Electronic ignition |
| Cooling System | Air-cooled |
| Lubrication System | Pressure lubrication |
| Starter System | Electric starter |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Final Drive | Chain |
### Engine Features
* **Four-stroke design:** The FE290 engine uses a four-stroke design, which means that it completes four strokes for every combustion cycle. This design provides better fuel efficiency and lower emissions than two-stroke engines.
* **Single-cylinder design:** The FE290 engine has a single-cylinder design, which means that it has only one combustion chamber. This design is simpler and less expensive to manufacture than multi-cylinder engines.
* **Air-cooled design:** The FE290 engine is air-cooled, which means that it uses fins on the engine block and cylinder head to dissipate heat. This design is simpler and less expensive to maintain than liquid-cooled engines.
* **Carburetor fuel system:** The FE290 engine uses a carburetor fuel system, which mixes air and fuel before it enters the combustion chamber. This design is simpler and less expensive than fuel injection systems.
* **Electronic ignition system:** The FE290 engine uses an electronic ignition system, which provides a more consistent spark than traditional points-and-condenser ignition systems. This design improves engine starting and performance.
* **CVT transmission:** The FE290 engine is paired with a CVT transmission, which provides a smooth and efficient power delivery. This design is ideal for golf carts and utility vehicles, which require a wide range of speeds and torque.
### Engine Applications
The Club Car FE290 engine is used in a variety of Club Car golf carts and utility vehicles, including:
* **Golf Carts:**
* Carryall
* Transporter
* Precedent
* DS
* Villager
* **Utility Vehicles:**
* Carryall
* Transporter
* XRT
* UTV
### Engine Maintenance
The Club Car FE290 engine requires regular maintenance to keep it running properly. This maintenance includes:
* **Oil changes:** The engine oil should be changed every 100 hours of operation.
* **Air filter cleaning:** The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of operation.
* **Spark plug replacement:** The spark plugs should be replaced every 200 hours of operation.
* **Valve adjustment:** The valves should be adjusted every 300 hours of operation.
### Troubleshooting
If the Club Car FE290 engine is not running properly, there are a few things that you can check:
* **Fuel:** Make sure that the fuel tank is full and that the fuel line is not clogged.
* **Spark:** Make sure that the spark plug is properly gapped and that the spark plug wire is connected.
* **Air:** Make sure that the air filter is clean and that the air intake is not blocked.
* **Compression:** Make sure that the engine has good compression. This can be checked with a compression tester.
If you have checked all of these things and the engine is still not running properly, you may need to take it to a qualified mechanic for further diagnosis.