The Zongshen GB225 is a 0.2 L (223 cc, 13.61 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a horizontal shaft, manufactured by Zongshen Power Co for general-purpose applications.
The Zongshen GB225 engine has a single-cylinder, overhead valve (OHV) design, and recoil starter. This engine used a carburetor fuel system, transistorized magneto ignition system, splash type lubricating system, and forced-air cooling system. The ZS GB225 is equipped with a 2.6 L (0.69 US. gal. 0.57 Imp. gal.) fuel tank.
The Zongshen GB225 engine produced 6.0 PS (4.4 kW; 5.9 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum output power and 12.9 N·m (1.3 kg·m, 9.5 ft·lb) of peak torque.
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine model | GB225 |
| Engine type | 4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 223 cm3, (13.61 cu·in) |
| Max. horsepower | 6 PS (4.4 kW; 5.9 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Max. torque | 12.9 N·m (1.3 kg·m, 9.5 ft·lb |
| Cooling system | Forced air |
| Lubricating system | Splash |
| Ignition system | Transistorized ignition |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Fuel consumption | 375 g/kWh |
| Fuel tank capacity | 2.6 L (0.69 US. gal. 0.57 Imp. gal.) |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| Starting system | Recoil starter |
| PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
| Dry weight | 16.5 kg (36.4 lbs) |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder bore is 72.0 mm (2.83 in) and piston stroke is 55.0 mm (2.17 in).
| Cylinder block | |
| Compression ratio: | – |
| Cylinder bore: | 72.0 mm (2.83 in) |
| Piston stroke: | 55.0 mm (2.17 in) |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
| Number of main bearings: | 2 |
| Crankshaft center distance: | 27.5 mm (1.085 in) |
| Cylinder head | |
| Valve arrangement: | OHV |
| Valves: | 2 |
Service Data
The 4-stroke engine oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 is recommended for the GB225, refilling oil capacity is 0.6 L (0.63 US. qt, 0.53 Imp. qt.).
| Engine | |
| Maximum speed: | 3,600 rpm |
| Idle speed: | 1,450±150 rpm |
| Oil system | |
| Lubrication system: | Splash |
| Oil type: | 4-stroke engine oil |
| Recommended oil: | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity: | 0.6 L (0.63 US. qt, 0.53 Imp. qt.) |
| Fuel system | |
| Type: | Carburetor |
| Ignition system | |
| Type: | Transistorized ignition |
| Spark plug gap: | 0.6-0.8 mm (0.0236-0.0315 in) |
| Spark plug torque: | 20 N·m (2 kg·m, 14.7 ft·lb) |
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