Honda 160cc Lawnmower Engine Specifications
Honda makes a number of lawnmower engines that are used both on Honda branded mowers and mowers made by other manufacturers. Honda engines are very quiet and reliable. The choke system will depend on the manufacturer, with some adding an automatic choke and others using manual chokes, especially on lower cost lawnmowers.
Type, Displacement and Shaft Dimensions
The Honda 160cc lawnmower engine is an air cooled, one-cylinder, overhead cam vertical shaft output engine with a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The cylinder in the engine is 7/8 inch in diameter and 3 5/32 inches long.
Power and Torque
The Honda 160cc lawnmower engine has a maximum speed of 3,300 rpm and can output 7.1 to 8.4 foot pounds of torque, depending on the exact configuration. Most 160cc Honda mower engines output around 5.5 horsepower.
- Honda makes a number of lawnmower engines that are used both on Honda branded mowers and mowers made by other manufacturers.
- The Honda 160cc lawnmower engine has a maximum speed of 3,300 rpm and can output 7.1 to 8.4 foot pounds of torque, depending on the exact configuration.
Mounting Base and Shaft Keyway
Honda 160cc mower engines mount on an 8-inch base and use a 3/16-inch shaft keyway to pass the drive shaft through the mower deck to the blades.
Oil Capacity, Air Cleaner and Lubrication System
The 160cc Honda lawn mower engine holds .58 quarts of oil. The engine is lubricated using a splash type lubrication system and uses a dry air cleaner.
Timing Belt, Ignition System and Engine Brake
The Honda 160cc lawn mower engine uses an internal timing belt and a transistorized magneto ignition system. This engine features a flywheel brake to slow and stop the blades when the engine slows or stops.
Start A Honda Lawnmower
There are a variety of lawn mowers on the market to meet different needs for people who want a well-manicured yard or front lawn. All four of these mowers have some useful features, such as the 4-in-1 versamow system that shreds leaves and turns the cut grass into mulch. Then, move the throttle lever to the choke position so that the engine warms up. Wait a few more seconds, then try again. Before making a final decision on which lawn mower to purchase, feel free to compare them online. They vary in size, so consider the area of your front lawn or yard and storage space when buying your new Honda lawn mower. Regardless of which one you choose, you'll have a quality lawn mower that will save you both time and money when it comes to landscaping and grooming around your home.
- Honda 160cc mower engines mount on an 8-inch base and use a 3/16-inch shaft keyway to pass the drive shaft through the mower deck to the blades.
- All four of these mowers have some useful features, such as the 4-in-1 versamow system that shreds leaves and turns the cut grass into mulch.
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