Honda GX240 User Manual

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TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
Air Index
The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to
compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower
the Air Index, the less pollution.
The durability description is intended to provide you with information
relating to the engine’s emission durability period. The descriptive
term indicates the useful-life period for the engine’s emission control
system. See your
Emission Control Warranty for additional
information.
Descriptive Term Applicable to Emissions Durability Period
50 hours (0 65 cc)
125 hours (greater than 65 cc)
125 hours (0 65 cc)
250 hours (greater than 65 cc)
300 hours (0 65 cc)
500 hours (greater than 65 cc)
The Air Index Information hang tag must remain on the engine until it
is sold. Remove the hang tag before operating the engine.
Moderate
Intermediate
Extended
An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified
to an emission durability time period in accordance with the
requirements of the California Air Resources Board.
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Honda GX240 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	8.2:1
PTO Shaft Rotation	Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Ignition System	Transistorized magneto ignition
Fuel System	Carburetor
Lubrication System	Forced splash
Displacement	242 cm³
Net Power Output	3, 600 rpm
Net Torque	2, 500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 liters
Oil Capacity	1.1 liters
Starting System	Recoil starter
Dry Weight	25 kg (55 lbs)
Bore x Stroke	73.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 in)