The Honda GX80 is a 79.7 cc (4.88 cu-in) single-cylinder inclined by 25° air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion small gasoline engine manufactured by Honda Motor Company for general-purpose applications.
The Honda GX80 engine has an OHС (overhead camshaft) design, horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve, recoil starter and transistorized magneto ignition system.
Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 46.0 mm (1.81 in) and 48.0 mm (1.89 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 9.0:1. The GX80 engine produces 2.0 PS (1.5 kW; 2.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 4.5 N·m (0.5 kg·m, 3.3 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of torque.
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Model | GX80 |
| Type | 4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder inclined by 25° |
| Displacement | 79.7 cm 3 (4.88 cu-in) |
| Max. horsepower | 2.0 PS (1.5 kW; 2.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Max. torque (crank PTO) | 4.5 N·m (0.5 kg·m, 3.3 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm |
| Carburetor | Horizontal type, butterfly valve |
| Cooling system | Forced-air |
| Ignition system | Transistorized magneto ignition |
| Lubricating system | Splash |
| Starting system | Recoil starter |
| Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 1.5 L (0.4 US. gal. 0.33 Imp. gal.) |
| Fuel consumption | 0.6 L/h atg 3,600 rpm |
| PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Service Information
| Engine | |
| Maximum speed | 3,600 ± 100 rpm |
| Valve clearance | |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.10±0.02 mm (0.004±0.001 in) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.15±0.02 mm (0.006±0.001 in) |
| Oil system | |
| Oil type | Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SE or SF) |
| Recommended oil | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 0.36 L (0.38 US. qt, 0.32 Imp. qt.) |
| Ignition system | |
| Spark plug | NGK: C4HSB |
| Spark plug gap | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in) |
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