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Honda Engines, HONDA V-TWIN HORIZ GX690RTDW, Engine Displacement 688 cc, Engine Type GX Series OHV V-twin, Shaft Diameter 1-1/8 in, Model# GX690RHXTDW

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Honda Engines, HONDA V-TWIN HORIZ GX690RTDW, Engine Displacement 688 cc, Engine Type GX Series OHV V-twin, Shaft Diameter 1-1/8 in, Model# GX690RHXTDW

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Honda Engines, HONDA V-TWIN HORIZ GX690RTDW, Engine Displacement 688 cc, Engine Type GX Series OHV V-twin, Shaft Diameter 1-1/8 in, Model# GX690RHXTDW

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$2299.99

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    Factory shipped

    Heavy/large item. Lift gate service available.

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  • No control box
  • Fuel tank and muffler not included
  • Not for sale in CA

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  • Honda Engines, HONDA V-TWIN HORIZ GX690RTDW, Engine Displacement 688 cc, Engine Type GX Series OHV V-twin, Shaft Diameter 1-1/8 in, Model# GX690RHXTDW
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Product Summary

The Honda 688cc GX Series V-Twin Engine is designed to offer higher horsepower, improved adaptability, quiet operation and greater fuel economy. Meets EPA and CARB emission levels standards. This engine is ideal for construction/industrial equipment, pressure washers, commercial lawn and garden equipment, tillers/cultivators, generators, ag equipment, small vehicles, water pumps and forestry equipment.

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What's Included

    (1) Engine, Model# GX690RTDW

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  • No control box
  • Fuel tank and muffler not included
  • Not for sale in CA

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

13597

Brand

Honda Engines

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

160.0 LB

Engine Displacement

688 cc

Engine Type

GX Series OHV V-twin

Shaft Diameter

1-1/8 in

Shaft Length

2.9 in

Start Type

Electric

Shaft Keyway

0.25 in

Net Torque

35.6 ft-lbs.

Crankshaft

T-type

PTO Height

5.25 in

Cylinders (qty.)

2

Cylinder Bore

Integrated
AttributeSpecification

Net Power Output

22.1 HP

Compression Ratio

9.3:1

Fuel Tank

No

Oil Capacity

2.1 qt

Low Oil Shutdown

No

Low Oil Alert

No

Shaft Rotation (From PTO Shaft Side)

Counter Clockwise

Governor System

Mechanical

Ignition System

Electrical, Digital CDI W/variable Ignition Timing

Carburetor

Horizontal, Two-barrel Butterfly Valve, Internal Vent

Lubrication System

Forced Lubrication

Bearing Type

Ball

Auto Compression Release

Yes

Cooling System

Air

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Questions & Answers

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  1. Can this be purchased with a snorkel air cleaner or fitted with a snorkel type air filter

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    1. This engine is not available with a snorkel air cleaner filter and it cannot be fitted for one, Honda does not offer this option.

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  2. Can the shaft be shorter?

    1 answer

    1. Modifications cannot be made to this engine. Shortening the crankshaft would void the warranty.

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  3. Does this motor come with the oil cooler

    1 answer

    1. The engine would have an oil cooler.

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  4. Can this motor be governed down to 1800 rpm?

    1 answer

    1. This does not have a governor for adjusting the max RPM down. This would need to be done by adjusting the throttle manually.

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  5. will a muffler from a gx670 match this a gx690

    1 answer

    1. The muffler from the GX670 would not fit on the GX690. The GX670, being an older model would have the mounting set differently.

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  6. Does this model include the "20 amp charge coil and if so is it sufficent to run accessories as well as charge the battery?

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    1. This Honda engine has a 17 amp charge coil which is sufficient enough to run accessories while charging the battery.

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  7. Is the shaft length the distance that it protrudes from the engine or the overall length of the shaft?

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    1. The length is measured from the protrusion of the shaft to the end of it.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

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