The Zongshen GB270 is a 272 cc, (16.60 cu·in) single-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion small gasoline engine, from GB-series manufactured by Zongshen Power Co. for general-purpose applications.
The Zongshen GB270 engine has an overhead valve (OHV) design, carburetor fuel system, transistorized ignition system, and recoil or electric starter. A 75.0 mm (2.95 in) cylinder bore and 61.5 mm (2.42 in) piston stroke give the motor a total of 272 cc of displacement.
The Zongshen ZS GB270 produced 8.0 PS (5.8 kW; 7.8 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum output power and 15.5 Nm (1.58 kg·m; 11.44 ft·lb) of maximum torque.
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Model | GB270 |
Type | 4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder |
Displacement | 272 cm2, (16.60 cu·in) |
Max. horsepower | 8.0 PS (5.8 kW; 7.8 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque | 15.5 Nm (1.58 kg·m; 11.44 ft·lb) |
Fuel system | Carburetor |
Cooling system | Forced-air |
Ignition system | Transistorized |
Lubricating system | Splash system |
Starting system | Recoil or electric starter |
Fuel tank capacity | 3.6 L (0.95 US. gal. 0.79 Imp. gal.) |
Fuel consumption | 375 g/kWh |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions and Weight
Zongshen ZS GB270 | |
Length, mm (in) | – |
Width, mm (in) | – |
Height, mm (in) | – |
Dry weight, kg (lb) | 17.2 (37.9 ) |
Maintenance data
Engine | |
Maximum speed: | 3,600 rpm |
Idle speed: | 1,440±140 rpm |
Oil system | |
Oil type | 4-stroke engines oil |
Recommended oil | 10W-30 |
Oil capacity | 0.6 l (0.6 US gal. 0.5 Imp. gal.) |
Ignition system | |
Spark plug gap | 0.6-0.8 mm (0.024-0.031 in) |
Spark plug torque | 20 N·m; 2.0 kg·m; 14.7 ft·lb |
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