Honda GX270 User Manual

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SERVICING YOUR ENGINE
2.0 US oz (60 cm )
2.7 US oz (80 cm
)
Oil-Bath & Single-Filter-Element Types
Oil capacities
GX240/GX270:
GX340/GX390:
CAP
AIR
CLEANER
COVER
FILTER
GRID
OIL LEVEL
STEEL
WOOL
AIR
CLEANER
COVER
FOAM
FILTER
ELEMENT
GRID
WING NUT
OIL-BATH TYPE SINGLE-FILTER-ELEMENT
TYPE
Remove the wing nut, and remove the air cleaner cap and cover.
Remove the air filter from the cover. Wash the cover and filter in
warm, soapy water, rinse, and allow to dry thoroughly. Or clean in
nonflammable solvent and allow to dry.
Dip the filter in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all excess oil.
The engine will smoke if too much oil is left in the foam.
OIL BATH TYPE ONLY: Empty the used oil from the air cleaner case,
wash out any accumulated dirt with nonflammable solvent, and dry
the case.
OIL BATH TYPE ONLY: Fill the air cleaner case to the OIL LEVEL
mark with the same oil that is recommended for the engine (see
page 28).
Reassemble the air cleaner, and tighten the wing nut securely.
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Honda GX270 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV
Bore x Stroke	77 mm x 58 mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
PTO Shaft Rotation	Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Oil Capacity	1.1 L (1.2 US qt)
Ignition System	Transistorized Magneto Ignition
Fuel System	Carburetor
Lubrication System	Splash
Displacement	270 cm3
Net Power Output	6.3 kW (8.4 HP) @ 3, 600 rpm
Starting System	Recoil start
Dry Weight	25.0 kg (55.1 lbs)
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 liters