Honda Horizontal Engine: GX240 QA2

GX240-QA2 is an OHV horizontal shaft lightweight engine. Overhead Valve design offers cooler, fuel-efficient operation and cast iron cylinder sleeve provides longer service life.

Common uses include powering log splitters, air compressors, generators, water pumps, pressure washers, reel-type mowers, cement trowels, and construction equipment.

View: GX240 Owner’s Manual

Product Features:

• Fuel efficient, high output operation – precision camshaft design offers precise valve timing, optimal valve overlap, and better fuel efficiency
  

• Smooth performance – ball bearing supported crankshaft for increased stability and lower vibration
  

• Exceptionally quiet – multi chamber exhaust; improved camshaft and muffler reduce overall engine noise by up to 5 dB
  

• Proven reliability – dual element air cleaner, cast iron cylinder sleeve, oil alert

• Emissions compliant – CARB and EPA certified

• 3 year limited manufacturer’s warranty included!

Product Specifications:

• Engine Type: Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke OHV
• Bore Stroke: 2.9″ X 2.3″
• Displacement: 270 cm3
• Net Power Output: 7.9 HP @ 3600 RPM
• Net Torque: 13.5 @ 2500 RPM
• Crankshaft Diameter: 1″
• Crankshaft Length: 3-31/64″
• Crankshaft End Tapped Size: 7/16-20 UNF
• Crankshaft Keyway Width: 1/4″
• Oil Capacity: 1.16 quart
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.6 quarts
• PTO Shaft Rotation: Counterclockwise
• Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
• Lamp/Charge Coil Options: 25W, 50W / 1A, 3A, 10A, 18A
• Carburetor: Butterfly Float Type
• Ignition System: Digital CDI w/ variable ignition timing
• Starting System: Recoil
• Lubrication System: Splash
• Governor System: Centrifugal Mass Type
• Air Cleaner: Dual Element
• Warranty: 3 year limited manufacturer’s warranty
• Shipping Weight: 65 lbs.

Alternate Model Number:  GX240UT2QA2