Honda GX120 User Manual

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
Battery Connections for Electric Starter (QXE2 type only)
Use a 12-volt battery with an ampere-hour rating of at least 18 Ah.
Be careful not to connect the battery
in reverse polarity, as this will
short circuit the battery charging system. Always connect the positive
(+) battery cable to the battery terminal before connecting the 1
negative (-) battery cable, so your tools cannot cause a short circuit if
they touch a grounded part while tightening the positive (+) battery
cable end.
A battery can explode if you do not
follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and
smoking materials away from the
battery.
1. Connect the battery positive (+) cable to the starter solenoid
2. Connect the battery negative
(-1 cable to an engine mounting bolt,
3. Connect the battery positive (+) cable to the battery positive (+)
4. Connect the battery negative (-) cable to the battery negative (-)
5. Coat the terminals and cable ends with grease.
terminal as shown.
frame bolt, or other good engine ground connection.
terminal as shown.
terminal as shown.
NEGATIVE (- 1
BATTERY CABLE STARTER
SOLENOID
' POSITIVE (+) BATTERY CABLE
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Honda GX120 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	60 mm x 42 mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
PTO Shaft Rotation	Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Air Cleaner	Dual element
Ignition System	Transistorized magneto
Starting System	Recoil starter
Fuel System	Carburetor
Lubrication System	Splash
Engine Type	4-stroke, single cylinder, overhead valve (OHV)
Displacement	118 cm3
Net Power Output	2.6 kW (3.5 HP) at 3, 600 rpm
Net Torque	7.3 Nm (5.4 lbs ft) at 2, 500 rpm
Dimensions (L x W x H)	305 mm x 355 mm x 355 mm (12 in x 14 in x 14 in)