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Honda G200 Engine

The Honda G200 is a four-cycle L-head single cylinder horizontal shaft air-cooled small gasoline engine from G-series. A 12.1 cubic inches (0.2 L) engine has a cylinder bore of 2.64" (67 mm), piston stroke of 2.21" (56 mm), and rated power of 5 Hp (3.7 kW) or 5.4 Hp (4 kW) at 3600 rpm. The compression ratio rating is 6.5:1. The Honda G200 engine is equipped with a horizontal carburetor, splash lubrication system, transistorized magneto ignition or CDI, and starting system with recoil starter. The operating weight is 37.5 lbs (17 kg).

General Technical Data

Engine Specifications

Engine Model ................. Honda G200
Engine Type ................. 4-cycle L-head 1-cylinder air-cooled small gasoline
Number of Cylinders ................. Single
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ................. 12.1 (197)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ................. 2.64 (67.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ................. 2.21 (56.0)
Rated Engine Power (CDI), hp (kW) ................. 5.0 (3.7)
Rated Engine Power (Magneto), hp (kW) ................. 5.4 (4.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................. 3600
Maximum Torque (CDI), Nm (ft-lbs) ................. 10.4 (7.7)
Maximum Torque (Magneto), Nm (ft-lbs) ................. 10.8 (7.9)
Torque Speed, rpm ................. 2500
Compression Ratio ................. 6.5:1
Lubrication System ................. Splash type
Cooling System ................. Forced air
Ignition System ................. Transistorized magneto or CDI
Starting System ................. Recoil starter
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................. 12

Fuel System

Fuel System Type ................. Carburetor
Carburetor Type ................. Horizontal with butterfly valve
Fuel Consumption, g/HPh ................. 290
Fuel Type ................. Gasoline (86 or higher)
Fuel Tank Capacity, qts (L) ................. 4.5 (4.3)

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length, in (mm) ................. 13.1 (330)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................. 13.7 (345)
Overall Height, in (mm) ................. 16.9 (430)
Net Weight, lbs (kg) ................. 37.5 (17.0)

Maintenance Data

Engine Oil

Engine Oil Type (Summer) ................. SAE 10W-40
Engine Oil Type (Winter) ................. SAE 10W
API Service Classifications ................. SE or higher
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................. 0.75 (0.70)

Carburetor Adjustment

Carb Main Jet ................. #75
Float Height, in (mm) ................. 0.32 (8.2)
Pilot Screw Opening ................. 2 turns out
Low Idle Speed, rpm ................. 1400±150
High Idle Speed, rpm ................. 3850±150

Ignition System

Spark Plug Type ................. NGK B4H, BR4HS
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ................. 0.0236-0.0276 (0.60-0.70)
Ignition Timing (Magneto), deg ................. 24 BTDC
Ignition Timing (Breaker Point), deg ................. 20 BTDC
Spark Plug Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ................. 20 (14.7)

Service Specifications

Cylinder Block

Cylinder Compression, psi (kPa) ................. 85 (585)
Cylinder Bore Inside Diameter (Std), in (mm) ................. 2.64 (67.00)
Cylinder Bore Inside Diameter (Wear Limit), in (mm) ................. 2.644 (67.165)
Connecting Rod Small End I.D, in (mm) .................. 0.59 (15.00)
Connecting Rod Big End I.D, in (mm) .................. 1.023 (26.00)
Connecting Rod Big End Oil Clearance, in (mm) .................. 0.002-0.003 (0.04-0.066)
Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance, in (mm) .................. 0.004-0.031 (0.1-0.8)
Crankpin Outside Diameter (Std), in (mm) .................. 1.023 (26.00)
Crankpin Outside Diameter (Wear Limit), in (mm) .................. 1.020 (25.971)
Piston Skirt Outside Diameter (Std), in (mm) ................. 2.64 (67.00)
Piston Skirt Outside Diameter (Wear Limit), in (mm) ................. 2.63 (66.80)
Piston to Piston Bore Clearance, in (mm) .................. 0.0005 (0.012)
Piston Pin Outside Diameter (Std), in (mm) .................. 0.59 (15.00)
Piston Pin Outside Diameter (Wear Limit), in (mm) .................. 0.589 (14.954)
Top Ring Width, in (mm) .................. 0.08 (2.00)
Middle Ring Width, in (mm) .................. 0.08 (2.00)
Oil Ring Width, in (mm) .................. 0.12 (3.00)
Top Ring Side Clearance, in (mm) .................. 0.0004-0.002 (0.01-0.05)
Middle Ring Side Clearance, in (mm) .................. 0.0004-0.002 (0.01-0.05)
Oil Ring Side Clearance, in (mm) .................. 0.0004-0.002 (0.01-0.05)
Top Ring End Gap, in (mm) .................. 0.008-0.016 (0.20-0.40)
Middle Ring End Gap, in (mm) .................. 0.008-0.016 (0.20-0.40)
Oil Ring End Gap, in (mm) .................. 0.008-0.016 (0.20-0.40)

Cylinder Head and Valves

Cylinder Head (Max Out of Flatness), in (mm) ................. 0.004 (0.10)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................. 0.003-0.006 (0.08-0.16)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................. 0.006-0.009 (0.16-0.24)
Intake Valve Stem Outside Diameter (Std), in (mm) ................. 0.28 (7.00)
Intake Valve Stem Outside Diameter (Wear Limit), in (mm) ................. 0.268 (6.805)
Exhaust Valve Stem Outside Diameter (Std), in (mm) ................. 0.28 (7.00)
Exhaust Valve Stem Outside Diameter (Wear Limit), in (mm) ................. 0.266 (6.760)
Intake Valve Guide Inside Diameter, in (mm) ................. 0.28 (7.00)
Exhaust Valve Guide Inside Diameter, in (mm) ................. 0.28 (7.00)
Intake Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance, in (mm) .................. 0.0012-0.0023 (0.030-0.060)
Exhaust Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance, in (mm) .................. 0.0030-0.0041 (0.075-0.105)
Intake Valve Spring Free Length, in (mm) ................. 1.44 (36.7)
Exhaust Valve Spring Free Length, in (mm) ................. 1.44 (36.7)
Intake Valve Seat Width, in (mm) ................. 0.028 (0.70)
Exhaust Valve Seat Width, in (mm) ................. 0.028 (0.70)
Camshaft Journal Outside Diameter (Std), in (mm) ................. 0.70 (17.8)
Camshaft Journal Outside Diameter (Wear Limit), in (mm) ................. 0.697 (17.716)
Intake Cam Height, in (mm) ................. 1.32 (33.5)
Exhaust Cam Height, in (mm) ................. 1.33 (33.8)

Tightening Torque Specs

Air Cleaner Case Nut (M6x10), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 10 (7)
Air Cleaner Case Bolt (M6x70), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 2.5 (1.8)
Connecting Rod Bolt (M7x35), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 12 (8.6)
Cylinder Head Bolt (M8x45), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 25 (18)
Cylinder Barrel Stud (M8), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 4 (2.9)
Crankcase Cover Bolt (M6x32), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 10 (7)
Control Lever Bolt (M6x12), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 10 (7)
Fan Cover (M6x12), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 10 (7)
Flywheel Nut (M14x1.5), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 75 (54)
Fuel Cock Bolt (M6x12), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 10 (7)
Fuel Tank Bolt (M6x10), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 10 (7)
Ignition Coil Bolt (M6x32), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 10 (7)
Muffler Mounting Nut (M8x12.5), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 12 (8.6)
Muffler Protector Mounting Nut (M6x8), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 5 (3.6)
Oil Drain Bolt (M12), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 20 (14.5)
Side Plate (M6x12), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 10 (7)
Shroud (M6x12), Nm (ft-lb) ................. 10 (7)

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