Kohler CH23

Kohler CH23The Kohler CH23/CH23S is a 674 cc, (41.0 cu·in) V-twin air-cooled four-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine from the Command PRO series, manufactured by Kohler Co.

The Kohler CH23 engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design, an aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, a horizontal PTO-shaft, pressurized lubrication system. This engine is equipped with a carburetor (Nikki or Keihin) with a fixed main jet and one of these ignition systems: CDI/MDI, ASAM/DSAM, DSAI (Digital Spark Advance Ignition).

The cylinder bore and the piston stroke are 80.0 mm (3.15 in) and 67.0 mm (2.64 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 8.5:1.

The Kohler CH23 engine produced 23.4 PS (17.2 KW; 23.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 48.5 Nm (4.95 kg·m; 35.79 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm of torque.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

  • C – Command series
  • H – Horizontal PTO shaft
  • 23 – Numerical designation
  • S – Electric start

General information

Engine Specifications
ModelCommand PRO CH23 / CH23S
Type4-stroke, OHV, V-twin
Displacement674 cm 3 (41.0 cu-in)
Max. horsepower23.4 PS (17.2 KW; 23.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque48.5 Nm (4.95 kg·m; 35.79 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm
Fuel systemCarburetor with a fixed main jet (Nikki or Keihin)
Cooling systemForced-air
Ignition systemCDI/MDI, ASAM/DSAM, DSAI (Digital Spark Advance Ignition)
Lubricating systemPressurized lubrication
Starting systemElectric starter
Fuel usedUnleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Dimensions (L x W X H)355 x 451 x 483 mm (14.0 x 17.7 x 19.0 in)
Dry weight41.0 kg (90.0 lbs)

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:8.5:1
Bore x Stroke80.0 mm X 67.0 mm (3.15 x 2.64 in)
Sleeve internal diameter80.000-80.025 mm (3.1496-3.1506 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2 / 1
Piston style A
Thrust face outer diameter79.943-79.961 mm (3.1473-3.1480 in)
Piston pin outer diameter16.995-17.000 mm (0.6691-0.6693 in)
Ring-to-groove side clearance:Top0.030-0.076 mm (0.0012-0.0030 in)
Second0.030-0.076 mm (0.0012-0.0030 in)
Oil0.046-0.196 mm (0.0018-0.0077 in)
Ring end gap:Top0.180-0.460 mm (0.0071-0.0181 in)
Second0.180-0.460 mm (0.0071-0.0181 in)
Piston style B
Thrust face outer diameter79.966 mm (3.1483 in)
Piston pin outer diameter16.995-17.000 mm (0.6691-0.6693 in)
Ring-to-groove side clearance:Top0.030-0.070 mm (0.001-0.0026 in)
Second0.030-0.070 mm (0.001-0.0026 in)
Oil0.060-0.190 mm (0.0022-0.0073 in)
Ring end gap:Top0.100-0.279 mm (0.0039-0.0110 in)
Second1.400-1.679 mm (0.0551-0.0661 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter:40.913-40.935 mm (1.6107-1.6116 in)
Crankpin journal diameter:35.955-35.973 mm (1.4155-1.4163 in)
Cylinder Head
Valve Arrangement:OHV, gear drive
Valves:4 (2 per cylinder)
Valve head diameter:INTAKE33.370-33.630 mm (1.3138-1.324 in)
EXHAUST29.370-29.630 mm (1.1563-1.1665 in)
Stem outer diameter:INTAKE6.982-7.000 mm (0.2749-0.2756 in)
EXHAUST6.970-6.988 mm (0.2744-0.2751 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Cylinder head Nut (torque in 2 increments):
Step 1: 16.9 Nm (1.72 kg·m; 12.5 ft·lb)
Step 2: 35.5 Nm (3.62 kg·m; 26.2 ft·lb)
Bolt (torque in 2 increments)
Step 1: 22.6 Nm (2.31 kg·m; 16.7 ft·lb)
Step 2: 41.8 Nm (4.26 kg·m; 30.8 ft·lb)
Flywheel66.4 Nm (6.77 kg·m; 49 ft·lb)
Spark plug27 Nm (2.75 kg·m; 20.0 ft·lb)

Service Information

Oil system
Oil typeAPI SG, SH, SJ, or higher
Recommended oilSAE 10W-30
Oil capacity W/o oil filter: 1.7 L (1.8 US. qt, 1.5 Imp. qt.)
With oil filter: 1.9 L (2.0 US.qts, 1.7 Imp. qts)
Ignition system
Spark plugChampion RC12YC
Spark plug gap0.76 mm (0.030 in)
Ignition module air gap0.280-0.330 mm (0.011-0.013 in)
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