The Kohler CH5/CH5S is a 180 cc (10.98 cu·in) single-cylinder air-cooled four-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine from the Command PRO series, manufactured by Kohler Co.
The Kohler CH5S engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design, an aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, a horizontal PTO-shaft, splash type lubrication system. This engine is equipped with a carburetor (Walbro) with a fixed main jet, dependable electronic magneto ignition system and electric starter.
A 67.0 mm (2.64 in) cylinder bore and 51.0 mm (2.01 in) piston stroke give the CH5 engine a total of 180 cc of displacement. The compression ratio rating is 8.5:1.
This engine produced 5.1 PS (3.73 KW; 5.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 11.4 Nm (1.2 kg·m; 8.4 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm of torque.
The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:
- C – Command series
- H – Horizontal PTO shaft
- 5 – Numerical designation
- Version code:
- S – Electric start
- T – Retractable start
- ST – Electric/Retractable start
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Model | Command PRO CH5S |
| Type | 4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 180 cm 3 (10.98 cu-in) |
| Max. horsepower | 5.1 PS (3.73 KW; 5.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Max. torque | 11.4 Nm (1.2 kg·m; 8.4 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm |
| Fuel system | Carburetor with a fixed main jet (Walbro) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 3.78 liters (4.0 US.qts, 3.33 Imp. qts) |
| Cooling system | Forced-air |
| Ignition system | Dependable electronic magneto |
| Lubricating system | Splash type |
| Starting system | Electric starter |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| Dimensions (L x W X H) | 292 x 378 x 345 mm (11.5 x 14.9 x 13.6 in) |
| Dry weight | 20.4 kg (45.0 lbs) |
Cylinder Block and Head
| Cylinder block | ||
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 | |
| Bore x Stroke | 67.0 mm X 51.0 mm (2.64 x 2.01 in) | |
| Sleeve internal diameter | 67.000-67.030 mm (2.6378-2.6390 in) | |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
| Piston pin outer diameter | 13.996-14.000 mm (0.5510-0.5512 in) | |
| Ring-to-groove side clearance: | Top | 0.040-0.085 mm (0.0016-0.0033 in) |
| Second | 0.040-0.072 mm (0.0016-0.0028 in) | |
| Oil | 0.140-0.275 mm (0.0055-0.0108 in) | |
| Ring end gap: | Top | 0.250-0.450 mm (0.0100-0.0180 in) |
| Second | 0.250-0.450 mm (0.0100-0.0180 in) | |
| Cylinder Head | ||
| Valve Arrangement: | OHV | |
| Valves: | 2 | |
| Valve head diameter: | INTAKE | 26.500-26.750 mm (1.0433-1.0531 in) |
| EXHAUST | 24.500-24.750 mm (0.9645-0.9744 in) | |
| Stem outer diameter: | INTAKE | 4.934-4.952 mm (0.1942-0.1949 in) |
| EXHAUST | 4.911-4.929 mm (0.1933-0.1944 in) | |
Tightening torque specs
| Tightening torque specs | |
| Cylinder head | 22.6 Nm (2.3 kgf·m; 16.7 lb·ft) |
| Connecting rod cap | 9.0 Nm (0.9 kgf·m; 6.6 lb·ft) |
| Flywheel | 67.8 Nm (6.9 kgf·m; 50.0 lb·ft) |
| Spark plug | 24.4-29.8 Nm (2.5-3 kgf·m; 18-22 lb·ft) |
Service Information
| Oil system | |
| Oil type | API SF or SG |
| Recommended oil | SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 0.66 liters (0.7 US.qts, 0.58 Imp. qts) |
| Ignition system | |
| Spark plug | Champion RC12YC |
| Spark plug gap | 1.00 mm (0.0394 in) |
| Ignition module air gap | 0.200-0.300 mm (0.0079-0.0118 in) |
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