Honda GX240 Technical Manual

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RECOMMENDED POWER RANGE
Maximum Operation
Operate the engine at not more than 90% of the maximum horsepower available at a given rpm.
Recommended maximum operating hp = 0.9 x maximum hp
Continuous Operation
For continuous operation (more than 30 minutes), operate the engine at not more than 80% of the maximum
horsepower available at a given rpm.
Continuous recommended operating hp = 0.8 x maximum hp
Power Curve
GX240 GX270
ENGINE SPEED
(rpm)
2000 36003000
(KW)
(HP)
OUTPUT
TORQUE
13
14
15
7
6
5
4
8
9
(PS)
7
6
5
4
8
9
20
NET POWER
NET TORQUE
12
11
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
1.5
18
16
14
3
2
4
5
6
7
(N·m)
(lbf·ft)
(kgf·m)
RECOMMENDED OPERATING SPEED RANGE
ENGINE SPEED
(rpm)
2000 36003000
(KW)
(HP)
OUTPUT
TORQUE
13
14
15
7
6
5
4
8
9
(PS)
7
6
5
4
8
9
20
NET POWER
NET TORQUE
12
11
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
1.5
18
16
14
3
2
4
5
6
7
(N·m)
(lbf·ft)
(kgf·m)
RECOMMENDED OPERATING SPEED RANGE

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)