Powermax/Duromax, Honda clone wiring diagram

[Boomer3472]

Anyone know the correct wiring for the Honda clone engines. I bought the Duro max xp 16hpe electric start engine which I believe is the same as the Powermax engine, and the wiring diagram that came with the engine doesn't have the same colored wires as what the sheet says. It even seems like it has extra wires coming off the engine control switch box that doesn't go to anyting.

[bucdriver]

I have a Hustler that I got with the same engine.I have searched high and low for a diagram.................not finding anything

[jeffery9076]

maybe larryw can help you. I have a 13 but no electric start. Maybe find 1 for sale tell seller to send diagram first it might work. I sent a email to a guy on ebay asking for a diagram if he answer i will let you know. also noticed no generator alternator available http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-16-HP-EZ-Sta...item5d27675aa7

[LarryW]

Hey Guys,
PM me your email address and I will email one to you. Maybe when Mike is done getting all the bugs out of the site I can scan the whole manual and have him post it on the site somewhere.

[bucdriver]

MY problem has been finding a regulator / rectifier to charge a battery.These motors only have a single charging wire.I am about ready to just add a belt and an alternator.

[Boomer3472]

PM sent Larry

[LarryW]

Hate to bring up old thread but I scanned it for the site. The same motor is now called duromax. Its posted here ....click picture to enlarge.
powermax wiring

The whole engine manual link is here.......

powermax manual

[thebuggyman1]

That schematic shows a charging coil.
There appear to be several different "brands" of these clones. Some have alternators some don't.
Some are 390cc, some are 419cc.
The 390cc at carollstream specs say compare to 13hp honda,kohler,and briggs. Yet it claims to be 16HP

[Toys4Me]

I asked them about that. Same engine just different bore and stroke all other parts are interchangeable.

[LarryW]

I know the 16 powermax is bigger bore and stroke then honda 13hp gx390. I was surprised on the stroke. I figured they just bore it out more and throw in bigger piston.

[Guy]

Although I've yet to run it, I did get the 16Hp from Carrol Stream, and it's a Lifan. which is good, I think. Main difference I see from it and the Duromax is mine has a side draft carb

[thebuggyman1]

I found another one, 420cc, and 18 amp alternator
LIFAN 15HP OHV Electric Start 1 In. Horizontal Keyway Shaft Engine With 18 AMP Charger - LF190FADQC at The Home Depot
Does anyone know anything about Lifan company?

[LarryW]

I have no personal experience but I have heard there good. They also make the little 50-125cc motorcycle/atv engines. Maybe bigger ones too.

[Toys4Me]

Looks just like my carolle stream engine.

[Guy]

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