Honda EM1600X

Honda EM1600XThe Honda EM1600X is AC/DC portable generator with 1.6 KVA of maximum power, 1.4 KVA of rated power and 60Hz of rated frequency. The EM1600X generator is available with AC 120V and DC 12V rated voltage. The direct current terminals can be used for charging 12-volt automotive-type batteries only up to 8.3A.

The Honda EM1600X generator with serial number GX140 1000001-3263982 uses the Honda GX140 engine. The cylinder bore is 64.0 mm (2.52 in) and the piston stroke is 45.0 mm (1.77 in). The compression ratio rating is 8.7:1. This engine used a horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve, transistorized magneto ignition system, splash type lubricating system, and forced-air cooling system.

The Honda GX140 engine produced 5.0 PS (3.6 kW; 4.8 HP) at 4,000 rpm of maximum output power and 9.8 N·m (1 kg·m, 7.2 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm of peak torque.

General information

Generator Specifications
Model Honda EM1600X (s/n 1000001-3263982)
Dimensions (L x W x H): 505 x 420 x 420 mm (19.9 x 16.5 x 16.5 in)
Dry weight 41.5 kg (91.5 lbs)
AC Rated voltage: 120V
AC Rated output: 1.4 KVA
AC Rated ampere: 11.7A
AC Maximum output: 1.6 KVA
Rated frequency: 60 Hz
DC output: Only for charging automotive battery of 12V up to 8.3A
Fuel tank capacity 11.0 liters (2.9 US gal, 2.4 Imp. gal)
Engine
Model Honda GX140
Displacement 144 cm3 (8.8 cu-in)
Bore x stroke 64.0 x 45.0 mm (2.5 x 1.77 in)
Max. horsepower 5.0 PS (3.6 kW; 4.8 HP) at 4,000 rpm
Max. torque 9.8 N·m (1 kg·m, 7.2 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm
Carburetor Horizontal type, butterfly valve
Cooling system Forced-air
Ignition system Flywheel magneto ignition
Lubricating system Splash
Starting system Recoil starter
Stoping system Ignition primary circuit ground
Fuel used Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)

Maintenance data

Engine
Cylinder compression 6.0-8.5 kg/cm2 (85-151 psi) at 600 rpm
Carburetor
Type Horizontal type, butterfly valve
Main jet #68
Float height 13.7±1.5 mm (0.54±0.06 in)
Pilot screw opening 1 turns out
Oil system
Lubricating system Splash type
Oil type Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SE or SF)
Recommended oil SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity 0.6 L (0.63 US. qt, 0.53 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Ignition timing B.T.D.C. 25° / 1,400 rpm
Type Transistorized magneto ignition
Spark plug NGK: BP6ES, BPR6ES
NIPPONDENSO: W20EP-U, W20EPR-U
Spark plug gap 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in)
Ignition coil air gap 0.2-0.6 mm (0.01-0.02 in)
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