The Honda GXV620 K1 is a 614 cc (37.5 cu-in) 90° V-twin cylinder air-cooled four-stroke internal combustion small gasoline engine with vertical shaft manufactured by Honda Motor Company for general-purpose applications, such as riding mowers and lawn tractors, construction equipment and other professional heavy-duty applications.
The Honda GXV620 K1 engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design with 90° V-twin cylinders; horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve; heavy-duty recoil and electric starter, or only electric starter and transistorized magneto ignition system.
The 90° V-twin OHV format featuring an advanced combustion chamber design and superior intake and exhaust efficiency combines the ordinarily opposed elements of good fuel economy and high power output at the highest possible levels. An advanced breather design and three-piece oil ring improve oil circulation efficiency for lower oil consumption. The result is excellent reliability plus reduced running and maintenance costs.
The cylinder bore is 77.0 mm (3.0 in) and the piston stroke is 66.0 mm (2.6 in), compression ratio rating is 8.3:1. The GXV620 K1 engine produced 20 HP (14.9 kW HP) of horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 44.1 N·m (4.50 kg·m, 32.5 ft·lb) of torque at 2,500 rpm.
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Model | GXV620 K1 |
| Type | 4-stroke, OHV, 90° V-twin |
| Displacement | 614 cm 3 (37.5 cu-in) |
| Max. horsepower | 20 HP (14.9 kW) at 3,600 rpm |
| Max. torque (crank PTO) | 44.1 N·m (4.50 kg·m, 32.5 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm |
| Carburetor | Horizontal type, butterfly valve |
| Cooling system | Forced-air |
| Ignition system | Transistorized magneto ignition |
| Lubricating system | Forced lubrication |
| Starting system | Recoil starter or Recoil and electric starter |
| Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| Fuel consumption | 230 g/HPh |
| PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions and Weight
| GXV620 (QAF-type) | |
| Length, mm (in) | 459 (18.1) |
| Width, mm (in) | 457 (18.0) |
| Height, mm (in) | 431 (17.0) |
| Dry weight, kg (lb) | 43.0 (95.0) |
| Operating weight, kg (lb) | 45.0 (99.0) |
Cylinder Block and Head
Improved crankcase rigidity, extra-durable crankshaft, and optimized cam shape reduce mechanical noise and contribute to quieter, smoother continuous operation. The Honda GXV620 equipped with high-strength sintered aluminum connecting rods to reduce weight in overlap areas and minimize vibration caused by the cylinder offset.
| Cylinder block | ||
| Compression ratio: | 8.3:1 | |
| Bore x Stroke | 77 X 66 mm (3.0 x 2.6 in) | |
| Sleeve internal diameter | 77.00 mm (3.03 in) | |
| Piston skirt outer diameter | 76.985 mm (3.03 in) | |
| Ring side clearance | Top/Second | 0.030-0.060 mm (0.0006-0.0018 in) |
| Ring end gap | Top/Second | 0.20-0.40 mm (0.010-0.020 in) |
| Ring width | Top/Second | 1.990 mm (0.0783 in) |
| Connecting rod small end ID | 18.005 mm (0.7087 in) | |
| Piston pin outer diameter | 18.000 mm (0.7087 in) | |
| Crankpin diameter | 39.995 mm (1.5746 in) | |
| Crankshaft journal diameter | 38.000 mm (1.4961 in) | |
| Cylinder Head | ||
| Warpage (limit) | 0.10 mm (0.004 in) | |
| Valve Arrangement: | OHV | |
| Valves: | 4 (2 per cylinder) | |
| Stem outer diameter (standard): | INTAKE | 6.590 mm (0.2594 in) |
| EXHAUST | 6.550 mm (0.2579 in) | |
| Valve spring free length: | 39.0 mm (1.54 in) | |
| Valve lifter internal diameter: | 6.010 mm (0.2366 in) | |
| Valve lifter shaft outer diameter: | 6.000 mm (0.2362 in) | |
| Camshaft journal diameter: | 16.985 mm (0.6687 in) | |
| Cam height: | INTAKE | 29.865 mm (1.1758 in) |
| EXHAUST | 29.865 mm (1.1758 in) | |
Tightening torque specs
| Tightening torque specs | |
| Connecting rod bolt | 12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 9 ft·lb |
| Cylinder head bolt | 34 Nm; 3.5 kg·m; 25 ft·lb |
| Socket bolt | 27 Nm; 2.7 kg·m; 20 ft·lb |
| Flywheel nut | 196 Nm; 20.0 kg·m; 145 ft·lb |
| Pivot bolt | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
| Pivot adjusting nut | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
| Cylinder head cover bolt | 9 Nm; 0.9 kg·m; 6.5 ft·lb |
| Oil level switch joint nut | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
| Oil drain bolt | 39 Nm; 4.0 kg·m; 29 ft·lb |
| Standard torque values | |
| Bolt, nut (5 mm) | 5.5 Nm; 0.55 kg·m; 4.0 ft·lb |
| Bolt, nut (6 mm) | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
| Bolt, nut (8 mm) | 22 Nm; 2.2 kg·m; 16 ft·lb |
| Bolt, nut (10 mm) | 34 Nm; 3.5 kg·m; 25 ft·lb |
| Bolt, nut (12 mm) | 54 Nm; 5.5 kg·m; 40 ft·lb |
Service Information
| Engine | |
| Maximum speed | 3,400 ± 150 rpm |
| Idle speed | 1,400 ± 150 rpm |
| Cylinder compression | 6.0-8.0 kg/cm2 (85-114 psi) at 500 rpm |
| Valve clearance | |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.15±0.02 mm (0.006±0.001 in) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.20±0.02 mm (0.008±0.001 in) |
| Oil system | |
| Oil type | Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SJ or later) |
| Recommended oil | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity |
With oil filter: 2.2 L (2.3 US. qt, 1.9 Imp. qt.) Without oil filter: 1.70 L (1.8 US. qt, 1.5 Imp. qt.) |
| Oil change interval | Every 6 month or 100 Hrs. |
| Carburetor | |
| Main jet | #115 |
| Float height | 14.0 mm (0.55 in) |
| Pilot screw opening | 1-3/4 turns out |
| Ignition system | |
| Ignition timing | 20° B.T.D.C. |
| Spark plug | NGK: ZGR5A DENSO: J16CR-U |
| Spark plug gap | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in) |
| Primary ignition coil resistance | 0.8-1.0 Ω |
| Secondary ignition coil resistance | 7.0-8.6 kΩ |
| Ignition coil air gap | 0.4 ± 0.2 (0.016 ± 0.008) |
| Starter motor | |
| Brush length | 10.0 mm (0.43 in) |
Author:
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Hello, please, can you buy a Honda GVX 620 14.9 kW-614 cm3 20HP engine or a replacement with the same parameters, thank you