Honda GX240 Technical Manual

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Carburetor Controls
Types of cable:
Two types can be used, flexible wire core or solid wire.
Installation:
The throttle and choke control levers are provided with holes for optional cable attachment. The following illustrations
show installation examples for a solid wire cable and for a flexible, braided wire cable. If using a flexible, braided wire
cable, add a return spring as shown. It is necessary to loosen the throttle lever friction nut when operating the throttle
with a remote-mounted control.
Remote Control Throttle
Remote Control Choke.
Flexible wire core
mounting
Solid wire core
mounting
WIRE
5mm
CIRCLIP
4 mm SCREW
WIRE HOLDER
THROTTLE
LEVER
OPTIONAL
THROTTLE LEVER
FRICTION NUT
WIRE HOLDER
4 mm SCREW
WIRE
5 mm CIRCLIP
SPRING

Honda GX240 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	8.2:1
PTO Shaft Rotation	Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Ignition System	Transistorized magneto ignition
Fuel System	Carburetor
Lubrication System	Forced splash
Displacement	242 cm³
Net Power Output	3, 600 rpm
Net Torque	2, 500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 liters
Oil Capacity	1.1 liters
Starting System	Recoil starter
Dry Weight	25 kg (55 lbs)
Bore x Stroke	73.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 in)