Honda GXV690

Honda GXV630The Honda GXV690 is a 688 cc, 41.98 cu·in natural aspirated two-cylinders four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a vertical shaft, manufactured by Honda Motor Company for general-purpose applications.

A 78.0 mm (3.07 in) cylinder bore and 72.0 mm (2.83 in) piston stroke give the GXV690 engine a total of 688 cc of displacement. The compression ratio rating is 9.3:1.

The GXV690 engine produced 22.4 PS (16.5 kW; 22.1 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum horsepower and 48.3 N·m (4.9 kg·m, 35.6 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of maximum torque.

The Honda GXV690 features:

  • Overhead valve (OHV) design
  • Digital C.D.I. with variable timing ignition system
  • Horizontal type, two barrel, inner-vent carburetor with butterfly valve
  • Centrifugal governor
  • Forced feed lubrication system
  • Forced air cooling system
  • Electric starter

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine modelGXV690
Engine type4-stroke, OHV, V-twin
Displacement688 cm3, (41.98 cu·in)
Max. horsepower22.4 PS (16.5 kW; 22.1 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque48.3 N·m (4.9 kg·m, 35.6 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm
Cooling systemForced air
Air cleanerDual-element type
Lubricating systemForced feed
Ignition systemDigital C.D.I. with variable timing
Fuel systemHorizontal type, two barrel, inner-vent carburetor with butterfly valve
Fuel consumption5.6 L (1.48 US gal, 1.23 Imp gal)/h
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel usedUnleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Starting systemElectric starter
Stoping systemIgnition primary circuit ground
GovernorCentrifugal governor
PTO shaft rotationCounterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Dimensions (L x W X H)449 x 420 x 475 mm (17.7 x 16.5 x 18.7 in)
Dry weight46.5 kg (102.5 lbs)

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:9.3:1
Cylinder bore:78.0 mm (3.07 in)
Piston stroke:72.0 mm (2.83 in)
Cylinder internal diameter (standard):78.000-78.015 mm (3.0709-3.0715 in)
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard):77.985-77.995 mm (3.0703-3.0707 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2/1
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard):18.006-18.018 mm (0.7089-0.7094 in)
Piston pin diameter:17.994-18.000 mm (0.7084-0.7087 in)
Side clearance (Top):0.050-0.080 mm (0.002-0.0031 in)
Side clearance (Second):0.050-0.080 mm (0.002-0.0031 in)
Ring end gap (Top):0.200-0.350 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in)
Ring end gap (Second):0.200-0.350 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in)
Ring end gap (Oil):0.200-0.700 mm (0.0079-0.0276 in)
Ring width (Top):1.140-1.155 mm (0.0449-0.0455 in)
Ring width (Second):1.140-1.155 mm (0.0449-0.0455 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter:39.984-40.000 mm (1.5742-1.5748 in)
Crankpin journal diameter:44.973-44.983 mm (1.7706-1.771 in)
Cylinder head
Valve arrangement:OHV, gear driven
Valves:2(4 valves in total)
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE):5.475-5.490 mm (0.2156-0.2161 in)
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST):5.435-5.450 mm (0.214-0.2146 in)
Valve spring free length (INTAKE):38.300 mm (1.5079 in)
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST):38.300 mm (1.5079 in)
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE):29.506-29.706 mm (1.1617-1.1695 in)
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST):29.410-29.610 mm (1.1579-1.1657 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Connecting rod bolt22 Nm; 2.2 kg·m; 16 ft·lb
Cylinder nut37 Nm; 3.8 kg·m; 27 ft·lb
Oil drain plug bolt45 Nm; 4.5 kg·m; 33 ft·lb
Flywheel nut235 Nm; 24.0 kg·m; 173 ft·lb
Oil filter cartridge12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 9 ft·lb
Tappet adjusting nut7.5 Nm; 0.75 kg·m; 5.5 ft·lb
Governor arm nut11 Nm; 1.1 kg·m; 8 ft·lb
Fuel pump cover screw4 Nm; 0.4 kg·m; 3 ft·lb
Oil pressure switch9 Nm; 0.9 kg·m; 6.6 ft·lb

Service Data

Engine
Maximum speed:3,400 ± 150 rpm
Idle speed:1,400 ± 150 rpm
Cylinder compression:5.0-7.0 kg/cm2 (73-102 psi) at 500 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:0.08±0.02 mm (0.003±0.001 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.10±0.02 mm (0.004±0.001 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:Forced feed
Oil type:Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SE or later)
Recommended oil:SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity: Without oil filter: 1.7 Liters (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
With oil filter: 1.9 Liters (2.01 US qt, 1.67 Imp qt)
Fuel system
Type:Horizontal type, two barrel, inner-vent carburetor with butterfly valve
Main jet: Cylinder №1: #115
Cylinder №2: #125
Float height:15.5 mm (0.6102 in)
Pilot screw opening: Cylinder №1: 1-7/8 turns out
Cylinder №2: 1-1/2 turns out
Ignition system
Type:Digital C.D.I. with variable timing
Ignition timing:9°-23° B.T.D.C.
Spark plug:NGK: ZFR5F
Spark plug gap:0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)
Ignition coil air gap0.3-0.5 mm (0.0118-0.0197 in)
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