The Rato R270 is a 270 cc (16.47 cu-in) single-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion general-purpose gasoline engine with horizontal shaft manufactured by Chongqing RATO Holding (Group) CO., LTD.
The Rato R270 engine has an OHV design; flat suction valve carburetor; recoil starter or electric starter, transistorized magneto ignition (TCI) system and centrifugal mechanical governor system.
A 77.0 mm (3.03 in) cylinder bore and 58.0 mm (2.28 in) piston stroke give the Rato R270 motor a total of 270 cc (16.47) of displacement. Compression ratio rating is 8.5:1. It produced 9.0 HP of horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 16.8 N·m (1.71 kg·m, 12.39 ft·lb) of torque at 2,500 rpm.
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Model | R270 |
Type | 4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder |
Displacement | 270 cm 3 (16.47 cu-in) |
Max. horsepower | 9.0 HP at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque (crank PTO) | 16.8 N·m (1.71 kg·m, 12.39 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm |
Carburetor | Flat suction valve carburetor |
Cooling system | Forced-air |
Ignition system | Transistorized magneto ignition (TCI) |
Lubricating system | Splash |
Starting system | Recoil / electric starter |
Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Cylinder Block and Head
The Rato R270 engine has cast-iron cylinder liner, dual ball bearings and steel forged and hardened crankshaft.
Cylinder block | ||
Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 | |
Bore x Stroke | 77 X 58 mm (3.03 x 2.28 in) | |
Sleeve internal diameter | 77.000-77.017 mm (3.0315-3.0321 in) | |
Piston skirt outer diameter | 76.965-76.985 mm (3.0301-3.0309 in) | |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
Ring side clearance | Top/Second | 0.015-0.045 mm (0.0006-0.0018 in) |
Ring end gap | Top/Second | 0.20-0.40 mm (0.008-0.016 in) |
Oil | 0.20-0.70 mm (0.008-0.027 in) | |
Ring width | Top/Second | 1.5 mm (0.060 in) |
Oil | 2.0 mm (0.079 in) | |
Connecting rod small end ID | 18.005 mm (0.7087 in) | |
Connecting rod big end ID | 33.025-33.039 mm (1.3001-1.3007 in) | |
Crankshaft crank pin outer diameter | 32.975-32.985 mm (1.2982-1.2986 in) | |
Cylinder Head | ||
Warpage (limit) | 0.10 mm (0.004 in) | |
Valve Arrangement: | OHV | |
Valves: | 2 | |
Stem outer diameter (standard): | INTAKE | 6.575-6.590 mm (0.2589-0.2594 in) |
EXHAUST | 6.535-6.550 mm (0.2573-0.2579 in) | |
Cam height: | INTAKE | 32.9-33.1 mm (1.2952-1.3031 in) |
EXHAUST | 32.5-32.7 mm (1.2795-1.2874 in) | |
Valve spring free length: | 39.0 mm (1.5354 in) | |
Camshaft journal diameter: | 15.966-15.984 mm (0.6286-0.6293 in) |
Tightening torque specs
Tightening torque specs | |
Connecting rod bolt | 15 Nm; 1.5 kg·m; 11 ft·lb |
Oil dran plug | 22 Nm; 2.2 kg·m; 16 ft·lb |
Crankcase cover | 28 Nm; 2.8 kg·m; 21 ft·lb |
Flywheel subassembly | 75 Nm; 7.5 kg·m; 55 ft·lb |
Cylinder head subassembly | 42 Nm; 4.2 kg·m; 31 ft·lb |
Rocker shaft bolt | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 18 ft·lb |
Cylinder head cover | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
Spark plug | 28 Nm; 2.8 kg·m; 21 ft·lb |
Ignition coil | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
Service Information
Engine | |
Maximum speed | 3150-3180 rpm |
Cylinder compression | 14.0 kg/cm2 at 1400 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 | 4-stroke or an equivalent (SJ) |
Recommended oil | SAE 10W-30, 15W-40 |
Oil capacity | 1.1 L |
Carburetor | |
Main jet | 0.88 |
Float height | 13.2 mm (0.52 in) |
Pilot screw opening | 2-7/8 turns out |
Ignition system | |
Spark plug | NGK: BPR6ES |
Spark plug gap | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in) |
Primary ignition coil resistance | 0.6-0.9 Ω |
Secondary ignition coil resistance | 5.6-6.9 kΩ |
Ignition coil air gap | 0.4 ± 0.2 (0.016 ± 0.008) |
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