Should you buy Japanese multifunctional Honda walk-behind tractors?

Features of use and maintenance

Honda GX Series general-purpose gasoline engines ranging from 98 to 688 cc can be found on almost any type of small machinery.

Control

There are many modifications of the Honda GX - some units have controls on the engine itself, others place them in the center of the remote control, usually on the handle of the unit.

The main controls are located on the carburetor, which is located directly under the air cleaner housing. Some Honda GX series models have a throttle lever at the very top almost on the air filter housing. On some models, there is a fuel valve underneath it.

The throttle must be set 1/3 way from Slow to start. On models with a lever on the body, move the lever to the left to open the throttle. The throttle should be closed if the engine is no longer warming up and the fuel valve should be open.

On Honda GX electric start models, the engine is started by turning the key or switch to the "Start" position. After 5 seconds, if the engine fails to start, release the switch and wait 10 seconds for the starter to cool before trying again. If the engine will not start, turn the switch to the "On" position. and use a recoil starter.

Checking the oil and oil level sensor

The oil dipstick is integrated into the oil filler. To check the oil level correctly, the dipstick must be wiped off and then inserted into the engine without filling it back into the filler neck. When adding oil, the level should rise to the edge of the filler.

Some models are equipped with a Honda oil level check system. It automatically shuts off the engine if the oil level gets too low. If the engine suddenly stops, check the oil level to see if this is the cause. On electric start models, a light on the starter panel should illuminate to indicate that the warning system has been activated.

On Honda GX motors with a gearbox, the gear is in a separate housing with its own oil supply. It has its own filler and dipstick and uses the same oil as the engine. The body should be approximately half full of grease.

Candle fuse

Regardless of the model, the Honda GX engine muffler is designed for use with a spark arrestor. The fuse can be accessed by removing the muffler shield. The arrester itself will be held in the muffler by one screw. To clean the arrester, remove any deposits with a wire brush. If it has any splits or holes, it should be replaced.

Air purifier

Inside the air filter of Honda GX engines, there can be up to three types of air filters that require periodic cleaning:

1. Paper items can be cleaned by pressing on a hard surface to chunk away dirt.
2. Foam elements should be washed with a mild detergent or non-flammable solvent. Once dry, immerse the filter in clean engine oil and squeeze out excess fluid.
3. Cyclonic filters should be disassembled and cleaned. Any dust inside the filter housing must also be wiped off before reassembly.

Gas engines (LPG)

If you have a Honda GX270 or GX390 gas powered (LPG) modification, there are a few differences in handling them.

Since LPG is a gas, there will be no visual signs of leaks.Instead, there is a smell next to the engine. If you find any traces of gas, repair the fuel system before starting the engine.

The throttle lever increases the vacuum to help draw gas into the combustion chamber. After starting, the engine will provide the required vacuum and the throttle can be opened. There is no need to wait for the engine to warm up.

On Honda GX gas engines, use only SAE 30 oil for use with LPG engines or 5W-30 synthetic oil when operating below 0 ° C. Mineral oil can work fine in other GX engines, but will damage the LPG model.

Popular models of engines for a walk-behind tractor

The market range includes a large number of engines from Chinese, Japanese, American and European manufacturers. These are both compact devices intended for use in the country house, and large-scale heavy units oriented to field work. The most common models among domestic consumers are produced:

1. Honda.
2. Subaru.
3. Lifan.
4. Briggs & Stratton.

The American Greenfield is also highly valued, which has an optimal ratio of price and quality. Good motors are made by domestic manufacturers. Such units are reliable, relatively cheap, functional and versatile. For example, the UD-2 subcompact engine is suitable for garden mini tractors and autonomous electric generators. Modifications designed for installation on light and medium-sized walk-behind tractors are equipped with an air cooling system and a dust filter that prevents particles from clogging up with solid particles.

Another example of domestic engineering technologies is the Sadko engine. A non-standard design solution in its manufacture is the use of a light aluminum alloy as a body material. Such motors are considered the best option for gardening equipment. The device does not put a lot of stress on the operator's hands and has a compact size.

Stiffeners located along the perimeter of the body contribute to the stability of the walk-behind tractor and provide good resistance to internal pressure that occurs during combustion of the fuel mixture. Despite their low weight, SADK motors can withstand heavy loads and can operate in adverse weather conditions. Many domestic consumers prefer Japanese engines. The advantages of such mechanisms:

1. Compliance with international standards.
2. Sophisticated design.
3. High performance.
4. The use of advanced technology and materials of exceptional quality.
5. Compatible with a wide range of attachments.

The typical power rating of Japanese engines is 7 liters. with. They are suitable for installation on both walk-behind tractors and pumps, generators, lawn mowers, and other garden equipment. Magnum petrol engines are the best choice for working large areas of land. The recommended area is 5000 m². Such motors are aggregated with a plow, a hiller, a potato planter, a motor pump, a trailer, a high-pressure cleaner and other types of attachments.

Complete set of walk-behind tractors

Diesel and gasoline engines are installed domestically and assembled in China - Lifan, Briggs & Stratton, Subaru-Robin, Huter. For farmers and summer residents, the favorites are models equipped with the Russian four-stroke power unit FZ 168 F2.

Buyers are satisfied with the price, maintainability of such a configuration. Units with a domestic gasoline engine are simple and reliable in operation. They are stable and easy to manage.

American and Japanese engines increase product reliability, productivity and cost. The Chinese Huter and Lifan cost less, but are inferior in quality to the Subaru and Briggs & Stratton brands.

The walk-behind tractor is equipped with a clutch:

• belt;
• disk.

Disc clutch models are more expensive and more difficult to maintain.Units with a belt clutch are purchased if they plan to operate a potato digger, a rotary mower, a rotary snow plow. To mate with attachments, the walk-behind tractor is equipped with adapters (front, rear). They expand the capabilities of the device.

Engine

A motor unit from the Japanese manufacturer HONDA GX 270 operates in the MTZ cultivator. Motors from the GX series are widely used for various purposes. They can operate continuously for long periods of time, even under harsh operating conditions. It is also installed in construction and gardening equipment, as well as in a variety of industrial equipment, including power plants. This series consists of carburetor models, which can have an inclined cylinder position and a horizontal or vertical shaft arrangement.

Specifically for the 270, this unit is a 4-pin single cylinder carbureted gasoline engine. The piston diameter is 77 mm and its stroke is 58 mm. The engine displacement is 270 cubic centimeters. It has a forced air cooling system, valves are located in the upper part of the engine, and two shafts (gas distribution and horizontal) are in the lower part. The angle of the cylinder is 25 degrees.

High quality materials ensure good reliability. The carburetor is protected from fuel impurities by electroplating. Also, the engine is equipped with a two-stage air purification and an oil level sensor. Vibration is minimized with special bearings that support the crankshaft and an advanced piston design.

A multi-chamber exhaust system with a large volume, an improved air intake system, an updated muffler and shaft, as well as a special piston design provide a very low noise level during operation, which is possessed by a Belarus 09N walk-behind tractor with a Honda engine. It is necessary to be careful about what kind of oil to pour into the Honda engine, since the use of low-quality lubricating and fuel fluids can lead to various engine malfunctions.

Design features of the MTZ 09N Motoblock:

1. Availability of a reliable and durable case made of high-alloy steel.
2. The ability to change the engine speed. This function is very useful, since a large number of various attachments are installed on the walk-behind tractor, operating at different engine operating modes.
3. Quiet and smooth motor operation.
4. Competent location of all control levers, thanks to which comfortable use of the walk-behind tractor is carried out.
5. The mass of the walk-behind tractor is 197 kg.
6. The maximum attachment weight is 650 kg.

This walk-behind tractor has a durable body

Honda

The largest Japanese company Honda was founded in 1948. She is mainly engaged in the development and production of auto and motor vehicles. The main factories are located in Japan, USA, India and Brazil. The largest number of products of this company are sold in the United States and Southeast Asia.

The manufacture of power plants with a small volume for various small-sized agricultural, industrial and other equipment is an additional source of income for the company. The Honda concern occupies a leading position in the manufacture of various types of motorcycles. Automotive products are sold slightly worse. In this aspect, the company is ranked in the top 10 car brands. All Honda products are highly reliable.

Varieties of motoblocks

There are several groups of Japanese motoblocks, which include the following types of equipment:

Lightweight Japanese walk-behind tractor

• Lightweight models with a mass of 20-40 kg, an engine with a power not exceeding 4.5 liters. with. They are used for work on soft soil.
• Middle group - equipment weighing up to 60 kg and a capacity of 9 liters. with.The mechanisms are used for hilling and plowing land with an area of ​​less than a hectare.
• The heavy category is intended for mechanisms weighing over 60 kg, equipped with a gearbox and high power.

The best Japanese walk-behind tractors differ from their counterparts in a low noise level and compact size. Due to the use of engines of our own production in various modifications of motoblocks, high power characteristics are achieved in mechanisms belonging to different categories.

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Motor-cultivator Honda FG 201 - device and fields of application

The basic equipment of this Mantis Honda car consists of a 4-stroke Honda GXV50 gasoline engine with a forced air cooling system. A reliable manual starter with increased friction resistance is responsible for starting the internal combustion engine. The motors of this series have gained popularity due to their ability to operate smoothly under high loads, as well as low noise and vibration levels.

For soil processing, the machine has 4 cutters, each of which has 6 knives. The dismountable device of the working bodies allows you to quickly replace the knives without dismantling the entire structure.

The cutters of the tool are made of strong hardened steel. It can withstand the processing of hard types of soil, as well as accidental contact with small stones. A reliable worm gearbox is responsible for the work of the cutters.

The features of this model include:

• internal combustion engine power - 2.4 liters. with.;
• number of gears - 1 forward;
• maximum cultivation width - 40 cm;
• maximum plowing depth - 15 cm;
• weight with cutters - 16 kg.

Cultivators of the Mantis Honda series have earned popularity due to their functionality. A solid reserve of torque allows you to use a scarifier, a hiller, a motor rake, a harrow, a plow, and an edge cutter to work with them. At the same time, the machines show high speed and excellent quality of work, regardless of weather conditions.

Models

Honda offers a number of modifications of motoblocks, each of which has its own nuances. The FJ500 DER version is no exception. Such a device works well on vast areas. The gear-type reducer is almost never worn out. The designers managed to solve another important task - to improve the transfer of power from the motor to the transmission. The cultivated strip varies from 35 to 90 cm.

The main characteristics are as follows:

• the depth of the cultivated strip - 30 cm;
• total power - 4.9 liters. with.;
• 1 reverse speed;
• 2 speeds when moving forward;
• dry weight - 62 kg;
• working chamber of the motor with a volume of 163 cc. cm.;
• fuel tank capacity - 2.4 liters.

The delivery set, in addition to the cultivator itself, includes a coulter, steel fenders and cutters, divided into 3 sections, as well as a transport wheel. To expand the capabilities of Honda motoblocks, you must carefully choose the right attachments.

Can be used:

• cutters;
• motor pumps;
• drilling devices;
• plows;
• harrows;
• adapters;
• simple trailers;
• hillers and many other additional devices.

Motoblock Honda 18 HP has a capacity of 18 liters. with. This impressive performance is largely due to the generous 6.5-liter fuel tank. Fuel from it enters a four-stroke gasoline engine. The device has 2 forward and 1 reverse gears. The cultivated strip has a width of 80 to 110 cm, while the difference in the immersion depth of the implements is much greater - it is 15-30 cm.

The motoblock is initially equipped with a power take-off shaft. Significant effort developed by the engine, possibly due to the large mass - 178 kg. The proprietary warranty for the walk-behind tractor is 2 years. The manufacturer claims that this model is optimal for working with trolleys and adapters, including in large spaces. The innovative system for distributing the combustible mixture is not the only advantage, it also provides:

• decompression valve (easier to start);
• vibration suppression system;
• pneumatic wheels of excellent cross-country ability;
• universal positions for attaching attachments;
• headlight of front illumination;
• active type differentials to help you change direction quickly.

Modifications

The data in brackets is for the GXV50T model, otherwise it is common with the GXV50U.

Additional options for motoblocks

Electric starter walk-behind tractor

In some cases, garden equipment is equipped with additional functions designed to facilitate operation. So, the electric starter simplifies the process of starting the engine, which is especially time consuming when operating heavy machines.

To facilitate control of the walk-behind tractor, to lock one of the wheels when making a turn, the differential lock is designed. Adjusting the handlebars allows you to adjust the handle according to the owner's height. The emergency stop switch allows you to turn off the car in the shortest possible time.