The Zongshen GB270 is a 0.27 L (272 cc, 16.6 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 GB270 engine has a single-cylinder, overhead valve (OHV) design, and recoil or electric starter. This engine used a carburetor fuel system, transistorized magneto ignition system, splash type lubricating system, and forced-air cooling system. The ZS GB270 is equipped with a 3.6 L (0.95 US. gal. 0.79 Imp. gal.) fuel tank.
The GB270 engine produced 7.9 PS (5.8 kW; 7.8 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum horsepower and 15.5 N·m (1.6 kg·m, 11.4 ft·lb) of maximum torque.
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine model | GB270 |
| Engine type | 4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 272 cm3, (16.60 cu·in) |
| Max. horsepower | 7.9 PS (5.8 kW; 7.8 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Max. torque | 15.5 N·m (1.6 kg·m, 11.4 ft·lb) |
| Cooling system | Forced air |
| Lubricating system | Splash |
| Ignition system | Transistorized ignition |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Fuel consumption | 375 g/kWh |
| Fuel tank capacity | 3.6 L (0.95 US. gal. 0.79 Imp. gal.) |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| Starting system | Recoil / electric starter |
| PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
| Dry weight | 17.2 kg (37.9 lbs) |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder bore is 75.0 mm (2.95 in) and piston stroke is 61.5 mm (2.42 in).
| Cylinder block | |
| Compression ratio: | – |
| Cylinder bore: | 75.0 mm (2.95 in) |
| Piston stroke: | 61.5 mm (2.42 in) |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
| Number of main bearings: | 2 |
| Crankshaft center distance: | 30.75 mm (1.21 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 GB270, 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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