The Honda GXV340 is a 0.34 l (337 cc, 20.6 cu-in) air-cooled 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, tractors, construction and industrial equipment, agricultural equipment, small vehicles.
The GXV340 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 82.0 mm (3.23 in) and the piston stroke is 64.0 mm (2.5 in). Compression ratio rating is 7.7:1. The Honda GXV340 produces 11 HP (8.2 kW) at 3,600 rpm and 23.0 Nm (2.3 kg·m, 17.0 ft·lb) of torque at 2,500 rpm.
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Model | GXV340 |
| Type | 4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 337 cm 3 (20.6 cu-in) |
| Max. horsepower | 11.0 HP (8.2 kW) at 3600 rpm |
| Max. torque (crank PTO) | 23.0 Nm (2.3 kg·m, 17.0 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 | 2.3 L (0.61 US gal, 0.51 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
| GXV340 | |
| Length, mm (in) | 430 (16.9) |
| Width, mm (in) | 385 (15.2) |
| Height, mm (in) | 410 (16.1) |
| Dry weight, kg (lb) | 32 (71) |
| Operating weight, kg (lb) |
33.5 (73.9) |
Cylinder Block and Head
The Honda GXV340 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: | 7.7:1 | |
| Bore x Stroke | 82 X 64 mm (3.23 x 2.5 in) | |
| Sleeve internal diameter | 82.000 mm (3.2283 in) | |
| Piston skirt outer diameter | 81.985 mm (3.2277 mm) | |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
| Ring side clearance | Top/second | 0.030-0.060 (0.0012-0.0024) |
| Ring end gap | Top | 0.20-0.4 mm (0.0079-0.0160 in) | Second | 0.20-0.4 mm (0.0079-0.0160 in) |
| Oil (side rail) | 0.2-0.7 mm (0.01-0.03 in) | |
| Ring width | Top | 1.160-1.175 mm (0.0457-0.0463 in) |
| Second | 1.160-1.175 mm (0.045-0.0463 in) | |
| Piston pin outer diameter | 19.994-20.000 mm (0.7872-0.7874 in) | |
| Connecting rod small end inner diameter | 20.005-20.020 mm (0.7876-0.7882 in) | |
| Connecting rod big end inner diameter | 36.025-36.039 mm (1.4183-1.4189 in) | |
| Crankpin outer diameter | 35.975-35.985 mm (1.4163-1.4167 in) | |
| Cylinder Head | ||
| Warpage (limit) | 0.10 mm (0.004 in) | |
| Valve Arrangement: | OHV | |
| Valves: | 2 | |
| Stem outer diameter (standard): | INTAKE | 6.590 mm (0.2594 in) |
| EXHAUST | 6.550 mm (0.2579 in) | |
| Cam height: | INTAKE | 33.000 mm (1.299 in) |
| EXHAUST | 32.6 mm (1.283 in) | |
| Camshaft outer diameter: | 15.966-15.984 mm (0.6286-0.6293 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 |
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 | #88 |
| Float height | 11.9-14.5 mm (0.47-0.57 in) |
| Pilot screw opening | 2-1/2 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) |
Author:
what would you recommend for motor oil for the Honda cvx 340?
SAE 30
Este motor pode trabalhar na posição orizontal ?