Honda Engine Electric Start Kit: Review and Installation Guide
Honda engines are equipped with a recoil starter by default, which means that you'll have to use the pull cord, in order to start the engine. However, there's a much better and more convenient way, by using an electric starter.
To achieve this, you'll need a Honda engine electric start kit, which is installed by connecting a charging coil and a compatible flywheel to the Honda engine. This allows you to turn on the engine by simply turning a key, instead of having to use a traditional pull cord.
This is a perfect solution for Honda engines for go-karts or any other vehicles and tools, such as leaf blowers and lawn mowers. Here are the topics that I will cover in this guide:
I've created a guide that is easy to understand, on how to get the electric start kit installed on your Honda engine. You can follow the step-by-step instructions below or use the guide that comes with your electric start kit.
Electric start kits for Honda engines are a great way to make the engine starting up process a lot more convenient by replacing the traditional recoil starter with a charging coil. Let's take a closer look at the two different types of kits.
There are various electric start conversion kits available for Honda engines and I've featured the best two versions above. Note that the first electric start kit is compatible with the Honda GX160 and Honda GX200 engines.
The other electric start kit is compatible with the Honda GX340 and Honda GX390 engine. It's important to get the right one, as Honda engines come in different sizes. If you purchase the wrong size, you won't be able to install the charging coil and flywheel.
In order to install the electric start kit for your go-kart's Honda engine, you'll need to follow the guide below. Ensure that you have enough workspace and a compatible impact wrench to remove and mount the hardware.
In order for you to access the interior of your Honda engine, you'll need to remove the recoil starter cap. Simply use an impact wrench to loosen the bolts that mount the cover onto the engine.
Once the bolts are loose, remove them along with the cover. You'll now have access to the flywheel and the flywheel fan.
Step 2: Remove the Flywheel and Flywheel Fan
You'll now see a nut that holds the flywheel along with its other components in place. Take an impact wrench and remove the nut. After that you can remove the metal brace, the white-colored plastic flywheel fan and the flywheel.
Once the flywheel is removed you'll see four mounts on each corner, top left, top right, bottom left and bottom right. The ideal location to install the charging coil is on the top left and top right mounting positions.
Place the charging coil on the mounts of your Honda engine. The charging wires should be facing the right side. Use the mounting hardware that came with the kit and secure the bolts tightly.
Now that the charging coil is in position, install the new flywheel from the kit. After the flywheel is in place, install the flywheel fan, followed by the metal brace and the nut that secures all components tightly.
Step 5: Install the Recoil Starter Cap and Starter Motor
You'll now need to install the starter motor to the right side of the Honda engine. You will notice that the electric start kit comes with the appropriate mounting hardware.
Once the starter motor is installed, proceed to place the recoil starter cap back in place using the bolts you had previously removed.
Step 6: Mount the Ignition Box and Connect Wiring
Now place the ignition box to the right side of the Honda engine and mount it in place. Once that is complete, you can proceed to the final step.
Lastly, you'll need to connect the wiring. From the ignition box, connect the following:
Honda Engine Electric Start Kit: Review and Installation Guide
Honda engines are equipped with a recoil starter by default, which means that you'll have to use the pull cord, in order to start the engine. However, there's a much better and more convenient way, by using an electric starter.
To achieve this, you'll need a Honda engine electric start kit, which is installed by connecting a charging coil and a compatible flywheel to the Honda engine. This allows you to turn on the engine by simply turning a key, instead of having to use a traditional pull cord.
This is a perfect solution for Honda engines for go-karts or any other vehicles and tools, such as leaf blowers and lawn mowers. Here are the topics that I will cover in this guide:
I've created a guide that is easy to understand, on how to get the electric start kit installed on your Honda engine. You can follow the step-by-step instructions below or use the guide that comes with your electric start kit.
Electric start kits for Honda engines are a great way to make the engine starting up process a lot more convenient by replacing the traditional recoil starter with a charging coil. Let's take a closer look at the two different types of kits.
There are various electric start conversion kits available for Honda engines and I've featured the best two versions above. Note that the first electric start kit is compatible with the Honda GX160 and Honda GX200 engines.
The other electric start kit is compatible with the Honda GX340 and Honda GX390 engine. It's important to get the right one, as Honda engines come in different sizes. If you purchase the wrong size, you won't be able to install the charging coil and flywheel.
In order to install the electric start kit for your go-kart's Honda engine, you'll need to follow the guide below. Ensure that you have enough workspace and a compatible impact wrench to remove and mount the hardware.
In order for you to access the interior of your Honda engine, you'll need to remove the recoil starter cap. Simply use an impact wrench to loosen the bolts that mount the cover onto the engine.
Once the bolts are loose, remove them along with the cover. You'll now have access to the flywheel and the flywheel fan.
Step 2: Remove the Flywheel and Flywheel Fan
You'll now see a nut that holds the flywheel along with its other components in place. Take an impact wrench and remove the nut. After that you can remove the metal brace, the white-colored plastic flywheel fan and the flywheel.
Once the flywheel is removed you'll see four mounts on each corner, top left, top right, bottom left and bottom right. The ideal location to install the charging coil is on the top left and top right mounting positions.
Place the charging coil on the mounts of your Honda engine. The charging wires should be facing the right side. Use the mounting hardware that came with the kit and secure the bolts tightly.
Now that the charging coil is in position, install the new flywheel from the kit. After the flywheel is in place, install the flywheel fan, followed by the metal brace and the nut that secures all components tightly.
Step 5: Install the Recoil Starter Cap and Starter Motor
You'll now need to install the starter motor to the right side of the Honda engine. You will notice that the electric start kit comes with the appropriate mounting hardware.
Once the starter motor is installed, proceed to place the recoil starter cap back in place using the bolts you had previously removed.
Step 6: Mount the Ignition Box and Connect Wiring
Now place the ignition box to the right side of the Honda engine and mount it in place. Once that is complete, you can proceed to the final step.
Lastly, you'll need to connect the wiring. From the ignition box, connect the following:
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