Electrical System; Battery; Fuse; Engine Switch - Honda GX240 Technical Manual

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Engine Acceleration/Vibration
Using a vibration meter, measure the vibration amplitude at the base
on three axis (vertical, lateral and horizontal).
Direction Allowable G value
(Peak)
Vertical 10 (98 m/s
Horizontal 5.9 (58 m/s
Lateral 6.9 (68 m/s
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LECTRICAL YSTEM

Battery

Use a 12 V battery with a minimum capacity of 24AH.

Fuse

Recommended fuse size:
Battery Cables
Select battery cables to avoid greater than 0.5 volt drop in the cable during starter motor operation.
Battery cable size and length: (Gauge x Length)
Positive cable: AWG No. 4 x 1.5 m (5.0 ft) maximum
Negative cable: AWG No. 4 x 2.3 m (7.5 ft) maximum

Engine Switch

Electric start
Use a three-position engine switch with continuity between its terminals as shown.
Wire Color
Switch Position
OFF
ON
START
Vdc/A (rated)
Dia. (recommended)
* In combination with 1A/3A/10A charge coil, AV1.25 is acceptable.
AV0.5 = Automotive Vinyl, 0.5 mm
Do not run the starter motor for more than 5 seconds at a time. Always allow resting for 10 seconds before each
starting attempt.
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(RMS)
2 2
) 6.9 (68 m/s )
2 2
) 4.2 (41 m/s )
2 2
) 4.9 (48 m/s )
Charging system (A) Fuse (A)
1.0 5
3.0
15
10.0
18.0 25
EXT+ EXT –
(Red) (Black)
AC300V, 220mA (PEAK)
AV0.5 AV0.5
2
cross-sectional area
ST BAT
(Black/White) (White)
12/15A
AV2.0* AV0.75
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