The Honda GXV270 is a 0.27 l (270 cc, 16.5 cu-in) air-coolled single-cylinder four-stroke internal combustion small gasoline (petrol) engine with vertical shaft manufactured by Honda Motor Company for general-purpose applications, such as commercial lawn and garden equipment, construction and industrial equipment, agricultural equipment.
The GXV270 engine has an OHV design with two valves; sophisticated air intake system; large capacity, multi-chamber exhaust system. The engine is equipped with a centrifugal mechanical governor, horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve, transistorized magneto ignition system and recoil or electric starter.
The cylinder bore is 77.0 mm (3.0 in) and the piston stroke is 58.0 mm (2.3 in), compression ratio rating is 7.8:1. The Honda GXV270 motor produces 8.6 PS (8.5 HP, 6.35 kW) at 3600 rpm and 18.0 Nm (1.8 kg·m, 13 ft·lb) of torque at 2500 rpm.
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Model | GXV270 |
Type | 4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder |
Displacement | 270 cm 3 (16.5 cu-in) |
Max. horsepower | 8.5 HP (8.6 PS, 6.35 kW) at 3600 rpm |
Max. torque (crank PTO) | 18.0 Nm (1.8 kg·m, 13 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm |
Carburetor | Horizontal type, butterfly valve |
Cooling system | Forced-air |
Ignition system | Transistorized magneto ignition |
Lubricating system | Pressure and splash |
Starting system | Recoil or electric starter |
Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Fuel tank capacity | 2.0 L (0.53 US gal, 0.44 lmp gal) |
Fuel consumption | 321 g/kWh (240 g/HPh, 0.53 lb/HPh) |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions and Weight
GXV270 | |
Length, mm (in) | 410 (16.1) |
Width, mm (in) | 385 (15.2) |
Height, mm (in) | 405 (15.9) |
Dry weight, kg (lb) | 28 (62) |
Operating weight, kg (lb) |
30.5 (67.2) |
Cylinder Block and Head
The Honda GXV270 has cast iron cylinder sleeve, ball bearing supported crankshaft, improved piston design, heavy duty balancer shaft. The piston has two compression rings and one oil ring. Precision camshaft design offers precise valve timing and optimal valve overlap for better fuel efficiency.
Cylinder block | ||
Compression ratio: | 7.8 | |
Bore x Stroke | 77 X 58 mm (3.0 x 2.3 in) | |
Sleeve internal diameter | 77.000 mm (3.031 in) | |
Piston skirt outer diameter | 76.985 mm (3.0309 in) | |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
Ring side clearance | Top/second/oil | 0.015-0.045 mm (0.0006-0.0018 in) |
Ring end gap | Top/second | 0.2-0.4 mm (0.01-0.02 in) |
Oil | 0.2-0.7 m (0.01-0.03 in) | |
Ring width | Top/second | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) |
Crankshaft outer diameter | 32.985 mm (1.2986 in) | |
Cylinder Head | ||
Warpage (limit) | 0.10 mm (0.004 in) | |
Valve Arrangement: | Overhead valve | |
Valves: | 2 | |
Stem outer diameter (standard): | INTAKE | 6.590 mm (0.259 in) |
EXHAUST | 6.550 mm (0.258 in) | |
Cam height: | INTAKE | 33.00 mm (1.299 in) |
EXHAUST | 32.60 mm (1.283 in) | |
Camshaft outer diameter: | 16.000 mm (0.6299 in) |
Maintenance data
Engine | |
Maximum speed | 3400 ± 150 rpm |
Idle speed | 1400 ± 150 rpm |
Cylinder compression | 6.0-8.5 kg/cm2 (85-151 psi) at 600 rpm |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve | 0.15 ± 0.02 (0.006 ± 0.001) |
Exhaust valve | 0.20 ± 0.02 (0.008 ± 0.001) |
Carburetor | |
Main jet | #85 |
Float height | 11.9-14.5 mm (0.47-0.57 in) |
Pilot screw opening | 2-1/4 turns out |
Oil system | |
Oil type | Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SE or SF) |
Recommended oil | SAE 10W-40 |
Oil capacity | 1.1 L (1.2 US gal, 1.0 lmp qt) |
Ignition system | |
Ignition timing | 20 ° B.T.D.C (Fixed) |
Spark plug | NGK: BPR5ES NIPPONDENSO: W16EPR-U |
Spark plug gap | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in) |
Primary ignition coil resistance | 0.7-0.9 Ω |
Secondary ignition coil resistance | 6.3-7.7 kΩ |
Ignition coil air gap | 0.4 ± 0.2 (0.016 ± 0.008) |
Starter motor | |
Brush length | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) limit: 3.5 mm (0.14 in) |
Mica depth | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) limit: 0.2 mm (0.01 in) |
Tightening torque specs
Tightening torque specs | |
Connecting rod bolt | 14 Nm; 1.4 kg·m; 10 ft·lb |
Cylinder head bolt | 35 Nm; 3.5 kg·m; 25 ft·lb |
Flywheel nut | 115 Nm; 11.5 kg·m; 83 ft·lb |
Pivot adjusting nut | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
Push rod guide pivot bolt | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Oil pan bolt | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Air cleaner body cap nut | 9 Nm; 0.9 kg·m; 6.5 ft·lb |
Muffler mounting nut | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Exhaust pipe mounting nut | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Oil drain plug | 45 Nm; 4.5 kg·m; 34 ft·lb |
Cylinder head cover bolt | 9 Nm; 0.9 kg·m; 6.5 ft·lb |
Fuel tank bolt | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 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) | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Bolt, nut (10 mm) | 37.5 Nm; 3.75 kg·m; 27 ft·lb |
Bolt, nut (12 mm) | 55 Nm; 5.5 kg·m; 40 ft·lb |
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