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Honda GX240 8hp Engine, with Electric Start
Honda GX240 8hp Engine, with Electric Start
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GX240
Quality and performance come standard
ELECTRIC START. 8hp Horizontal Honda OHV Engine, 240cc, 1in. x 3 31/64in. Shaft
Honda GX series engines are legendary for superior reliability and performance. And theres no doubt about it: the GX240 lives up to the legend. Lower noise levels, lower vibration, and lower emissions without sacrificing power output or performance.
Common Applications
- Pressure washers
- Commercial lawn and garden equipment
- Gokarts
- Tillers / cultivators
- Generators
- Construction / industrial equipment
- Agricultural equipment
- Small Vehicles
- Water pumps
Fuel Efficient, High Output Operation
- New design offers even better fuel economy than before!
- Precision camshaft design offers precise valve timing and optimal valve overlap for better fuel efficency
- OHV design for increased efficiency and optimal power transfer
- High compression ratio for better fuel efficiency
Smooth Performance
- Precision engineered components result in lower vibration
- Reduced piston weight and precision balanced crankshaft result in lower engine vibration
- Ball bearing supported crankshaft for greater stability
Exceptionally Quiet
- Aluminum push rodes reduce both valve clearance and noise level.
- New enhancements to the muffler, breather valve, and case cover reduce noise level
- Reduced mechanical noise due to light weight, noise-reducing materials
- Forged steel crankshaft and rigid crankcase
- Helical cut gears
- Sophisticated air intake system
Proven Reliability
- Oil Alert
- New carburetor chamber coating and carburetor filter help to protect against fuel impurities
- Cast iron cylinder sleeve
- High quality materials, fit, and finish
- Dual element air cleaner
- Fuel Valve
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
Easy to Use and Maintain
- Simple throttle control
- Large fuel tanks
- Large automotive type fuel cap
- Dual oil drains and fill
- Easy, convenient, heavy duty control box
- Easily accessible spark plug
Easy Starting
- Heavy duty recoil starter
- Ergonomic, easy to grip recoil rope design
- Automatic mechanical de-compression system
Emissions Compliant
- Lower emissions, higher power output!
- CARB and EPA certified
- No catalyst necessary
Available Options
- Low profile versions
- Gear reduction options
- Electic start
- Spark arrester available
- Charge and lamp coils with multiple output options available
- Cyclone Air Cleaner available
- Honda 240cc GX OHV air-cooled, 4-stroke, horizontal engine
- Precision camshaft design for precise valve timing, optimal valve overlap and better fuel economy
- OHV design for increased efficiency and optimal power transfer
- High compression ratio for better fuel efficiency
- Low vibration from precision-engineered components
- Ball bearing-supported crankshaft for greater stability
- Large capacity, multi-chamber exhaust system for a low noise level
- Sophisticated air intake system
- Oil Alert for extra engine protection
- Carburetor filter and chamber coating help protect against fuel impurities
- Cast iron cylinder sleeve
- Dual element air filter
- Simple throttle control
- Double walled heavy-duty 5.6-qt. tank with in-tank fuel strainer
- Large automotive-style fuel cap for easy filling
- Dual oil fills and drains for quick oil changes
- Easily accessible spark plug
- Ergonomic recoil design for easy starts
- Automatic decompression for easy starting
- 50-state compliant engine
- CARB and EPA certified
Key Specs
| Item# | 60862 |
| Ship Weight | 75.0 lbs |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 240 |
| Start Type | Electric, Recoil Backup |
| Application | Commercial go-kart |
| Engine Type | GX series OHVcommercial duty |
| Rated Power (HP) | 7.1 |
| Torque (ft./lbs.) | 11.30 @ 2,500 RPM |
| Shaft Output | Horizontal |
| Crankshaft | R-type |
| Shaft Diameter (in.) | 7/8 (22 mm) |
| Shaft Length (in.) | 2 3/32 |
| Shaft Keyway (in.) | 1/4 |
| Shaft Rotation (From PTO Shaft Side) | Counterclockwise |
| Gear Reduction | R-type 2:1 w/wet clutch |
| PTO Height (in.) | 5 1/4 |
| Cylinders (qty.) | 1 |
| Cylinder Bore | Cast iron |
| Bore x Stroke (in.) | 2.9 x 2.3 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Air Cleaner Type | Dual element |
| Fuel Tank | Standard (White) |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (qt.) | 5.6 |
| Fuel Filter | Fuel tank filler neck strainer |
| Oil Capacity (qt.) | 1.16 |
| Lubrication System | Forced splash |
| Low Oil Alert | Yes |
| Low Oil Shutdown | Yes |
| Ignition System | Electronic |
| Governor System | Centrifugal mechanical |
| Carburetor | Float, external vent |
| Throttle Control | Remote (wire) |
| Choke Control | Manual |
| Max. RPM | 3,600 |
| Muffler Included | Standard, exhaust pipe protector, deflector |
| Auto Compression Release | Yes |
| Bolt Circle (in.) | 5, 6 1/2 |
| Mounting Base L x W (in.) | 7 11/16 x 3 3/16 to 3 11/16 |
| Dimensions L x W x H (in.) | 15 x 16 7/8 x 16 1/8 |
| EPA/CARB Approval (California Air Resource Board) | Yes |
I was blown away with the quality of this thing, and the power!
Mark Harvy
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