Kawasaki engine date from serial number

[Captn Cliffy]

I found 2 threads, but no responses. A Google search didn't help either. Is there a way to determine at least the year a Kawasaki engine was made from the serial number? It's easy to find this info for Briggs, Kohler, Tecumseh...but not Kawasaki:thumbdown:. Kawasaki engine website doesn't help, and their contact page says only e-mails concerning warranty claims will be answered.

 

[BlazNT]

No you can not find the date from the serial number.

 

[Rivets]

Have you used the equipment model and serial number to get a build date. Unless the engine is not original, it will tell you within a year when the engine was built.

 

[Mad Mackie]

Here is the info from the engine on my Hustler X-ONE.
Engine code # FX730V-CS17-R, S/N FX730VA45890
Can anything be derived from this info?