The Honda GX270 R2/RT2/T2/UT2 is a 0.3 L (270 cc, 16.48 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a horizontal shaft, manufactured by Honda Motor Company for general-purpose applications.
A 77.0 mm (3.03 in) cylinder bore and 58.0 mm (2.28 in) piston stroke give the GX270 R2/RT2/T2/UT2 engine a total of 270 cc of displacement. The compression ratio rating is 8.5:1.
The GX270 R2/RT2/T2/UT2 engine produced 8.6 PS (6.3 kW; 8.4 HP) at 3,600 rpm of net power or 6.9 PS (5.1 kW; 6.8 HP) at 3,600 rpm of continuous rated power and 19.1 N·m (1.9 kg·m, 14.1 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of maximum torque.
The Honda GX270 R2/RT2/T2/UT2 features:
- Overhead valve (OHV) design
- C.D.I.(Capacitor Discharge Ignition)
- Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve
- Centrifugal governor
- Forced splash lubrication system
- Forced air cooling system
- Recoil or recoil and starter motor
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Engine model | GX270 R2/RT2/T2/UT2 |
Engine type | 4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder |
Displacement | 270 cm3, (16.48 cu·in) |
Max. horsepower | 8.6 PS (6.3 kW; 8.4 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque | 19.1 N·m (1.9 kg·m, 14.1 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm |
Cooling system | Forced air |
Air cleaner | Dual element type, Cyclone type, Oil bath type, Low profile type |
Lubricating system | Forced splash |
Ignition system | C.D.I.(Capacitor Discharge Ignition) type magneto ignition |
Fuel system | Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve |
Fuel consumption | 2.4 Liters (0.63 US gal, 0.53 Imp gal)/h |
Fuel tank capacity | 5.3 L (1.4 US. gal. 1.17 Imp. gal.) |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Starting system | Recoil or recoil and starter motor |
Stoping system | Ignition exciter coil circuit open |
Governor | Centrifugal governor |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions (L x W X H) | 380 x 429 x 425 mm (15 x 16.9 x 16.7 in) |
Dry weight | 25 kg (55.1 lbs) |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder block | |
Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
Cylinder bore: | 77.0 mm (3.03 in) |
Piston stroke: | 58.0 mm (2.28 in) |
Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 77.000-77.017 mm (3.0315-3.0322 in) |
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard): | 76.975-76.985 mm (3.0305-3.0309 in) |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
Connecting rod big end diameter (standard): | 33.025-33.039 mm (1.3002-1.3007 in) |
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard): | 18.005-18.020 mm (0.7089-0.7094 in) |
Piston pin diameter: | 17.994-18.000 mm (0.7084-0.7087 in) |
Side clearance (Top): | 0.030-0.060 mm (0.0012-0.0024 in) |
Side clearance (Second): | 0.030-0.060 mm (0.0012-0.0024 in) |
Ring end gap (Top): | 0.200-0.350 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in) |
Ring end gap (Second): | 0.350-0.500 mm (0.0138-0.0197 in) |
Ring end gap (Oil): | 0.200-0.700 mm (0.0079-0.0276 in) |
Ring width (Top): | 1.160-1.175 mm (0.0457-0.0463 in) |
Ring width (Second): | 1.160-1.175 mm (0.0457-0.0463 in) |
Crankpin journal diameter: | 32.975-32.985 mm (1.2982-1.2986 in) |
Crankshaft center distance: | 29.0 mm (1.14 in) |
Cylinder head | |
Valve arrangement: | OHV, gear driven |
Valves: | 2 |
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE): | 6.575-6.590 mm (0.2589-0.2594 in) |
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST): | 6.535-6.550 mm (0.2573-0.2579 in) |
Valve spring free length (INTAKE): | 39.0 mm (1.5354 in) |
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST): | 39.0 mm (1.5354 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE): | 31.945-32.145 mm (1.2577-1.2655 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST): | 31.666-31.866 mm (1.2467-1.2546 in) |
Camshaft journal diameter : | 15.966-15.984 mm (0.6286-0.6293 in) |
Tightening torque
Tightening torque specs | |
Connecting rod bolt (M8x1.25 Special) | 14 Nm; 1.4 kg·m; 10 ft·lb |
Cylinder head bolt (M10x1.25) | 35 Nm; 3.5 kg·m; 25 ft·lb |
Flywheel nut (M16x1.5 Special) | 115 Nm; 11.5 kg·m; 83 ft·lb |
Rocker arm pivot lock nut (M6x0.5) | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
Rocker arm pivot bolt (M8x1.25 Special) | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Crankcase cover bolt (M8x1.25) | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Oil level switch joint nut (M10x1.25) | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
Fuel filter joint nut (M10x1.25) | 2 Nm; 0.2 kg·m; 1.4 ft·lb |
Muffler mounting nut (M8x1.25) | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Air cleaner wing nut (M6x1.0) | 9 Nm; 0.9 kg·m; 6.5 ft·lb |
Oil drain bolt (M12x1.5) | 23 Nm; 2.3 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Fuel tank bolt (M8x1.25) | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Air cleaner mounting nut (M6x1.0) | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
Fuel strainer cup (M24x1.0) | 4 Nm; 0.4 kg·m; 2.9 ft·lb |
Standard torque values | |
Bolt, nut (5 mm) | 5.5 Nm; 0.55 kg·m; 4.0 ft·lb |
Bolt, nut (6 mm) | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
Bolt, nut (8 mm) | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Bolt, nut (10 mm) | 37.5 Nm; 3.75 kg·m; 27 ft·lb |
Bolt, nut (12 mm) | 55 Nm; 5.5 kg·m; 40 ft·lb |
Service Data
Engine | |
Maximum speed: | 3,600-4,000 rpm |
Idle speed: | 1,250-1,550 rpm |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve clearance: | 0.15 ± 0.02 mm (0.006 ± 0.001 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.20 ± 0.02 mm (0.008 ± 0.001 in) |
Oil system | |
Lubrication system: | Forced splash |
Oil type: | Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SE or later) |
Recommended oil: | SAE 10W-30 |
Oil capacity: | 1.1 L (1.16 US. qt, 0.97 Imp. qt.) |
Fuel system | |
Type: | Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve |
Main jet: | #88 |
Float height: | 13.2 mm (0.5197 in) |
Pilot screw opening: | 2 turns out |
Ignition system | |
Type: | C.D.I.(Capacitor Discharge Ignition) type magneto ignition |
Ignition timing: | B.T.D.C. 10° / 1,400 rpm |
Spark plug: | NGK: BPR6ES DENSO: W20EPR-U |
Spark plug gap: | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in) |
Spark plug torque: | 18 N·m (1.8 kg·m, 13.3 ft·lb) |
Ignition coil air gap | 0.2-0.6 mm (0.0079-0.0236 in) |
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