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Specifi cations
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ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Kohler engine identifi cation numbers (model, specifi cation and serial) should be referenced for effi cient repair,
ordering correct parts, and engine replacement.
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CH260
Command Engine
Horizontal Shaft
Numerical Designation
Specifi cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CH260-0001
Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4923500328
Year Manufactured Code Factory Code
Code Year
49 2019
50 2020
51 2021
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
4,7
CH245/CH255 CH260/CH270 CH395 CH440
Bore 68 mm (2.7 in.) 70 mm (2.8 in.) 78 mm (3.1 in.) 89 mm (3.5 in.)
Stroke 49 mm (1.9 in.) 54 mm (2.1 in.) 58 mm (2.3 in.) 69 mm (2.7 in.)
Displacement 177 cc
(10.8 cu. in.)
208 cc
(12.7 cu. in.)
277 cc
(16.9 cu. in.)
429 cc
(26.2 cu. in.)
Oil Capacity (refi ll) 0.6 L
(0.63 U.S. qt.)
0.6 L
(0.63 U.S. qt.)
1.1 L
(1.16 U.S. qt.)
1.1 L
(1.16 U.S. qt.)
Maximum Angle of Operation (@ full oil level)
5
25°
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
4,6
CH245/CH255 CH260/CH270 CH395 CH440
Air Cleaner
Quad-Clean
™
Air Cleaner Base Mounting
Screw
--- 8.0 N·m (71 in. lb.)
Quad-Clean
™
Air Cleaner Base Mounting Nut 8 N·m
(71 in. lb.)
---
Low-Profi le Air Cleaner Base Mounting Screw 6.7 N·m (59 in. lb.)
Blower Housing and Sheet Metal
M6 Screw 10 N·m (89 in. lb.)
M6 Nut 8.0 N·m (71 in. lb.)
Carburetor
Stud 10 N·m (89 in. lb.)
Primary Nut --- 8 N·m (71 in. lb.)
Intake Cover Nut --- 4 N·m (35 in. lb.)
Intake Cover Screw 1.3 N·m (12 in. lb.)
Connecting Rod
Cap Fastener (torque in increments) 12.4 N·m (111 in. lb.) 20 N·m (177 in. lb.)
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Values are in Metric units. Values in parentheses are English equivalents.
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Exceeding maximum angle of operation may cause engine damage from insuffi cient lubrication.
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Lubricate threads with engine oil prior to assembly.
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Any and all horsepower (hp) references by Kohler are Certifi ed Power Ratings and per SAE J1940 & J1995 hp
standards. Details on Certifi ed Power Ratings can be found at KohlerEngines.com.