Kohler CV200

Kohler CV200The Kohler CV200 is a 200 cc (12.2 cu·in) single-cylinder air-cooled four-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine from the Command PRO series, manufactured by Kohler Co.

The Kohler CV200 engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design, an aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, vertical PTO-shaft, full-pressurized lubrication system. This engine is equipped with a fixed main jet carburetor and dependable electronic magneto ignition system.

A 73.0 mm (2.87 in) cylinder bore and 48.0 mm (1.89 in) piston stroke give the CV200 engine a total of 200 cc of displacement. The compression ratio rating is 8.9:1.

This engine produces 12.9 Nm (1.3 kg·m; 9.5 ft·lb) at 2,600 rpm of peak torque.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

  • C – Command series
  • V – Vertical PTO shaft
  • 200 – Numerical designation

General information

Engine Specifications
ModelCommand PRO CV200
Type4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder
Displacement200 cm 3 (12.2 cu-in)
Max. horsepower
Max. torque12.9 Nm (1.3 kg·m; 9.5 ft·lb) at 2,600 rpm
Fuel systemCarburetor with a fixed main jet
Cooling systemForced-air
Ignition systemDependable electronic magneto
Lubricating systemFull-pressure lubrication
Starting systemRecoil starter
Fuel usedUnleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Dimensions (L x W X H)399 x 353 x 281 mm (15.7 x 13.9 x 11.1 in)
Dry weight16.8 kg (37.0 lbs)

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:8.9:1
Bore x Stroke73.0 mm X 48.0 mm (2.87 x 1.89 in)
Sleeve internal diameter73.020-73.036 mm (2.8748-2.8754 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2 / 1
Thrust face outer diameter72.980-73.000 mm (2.8732-2.8740 in)
Piston pin outer diameter17.990-17.996 mm (0.7082-0.7085 in)
Ring-to-groove side clearance:Top0.020-0.060 mm (0.0008-0.0024 in)
Second0.020-0.060 mm (0.0008-0.0024 in)
Ring end gap:Top0.150-0.300 mm (0.0059-0.0118 in)
Second0.200-0.350 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter:
Crankpin journal diameter:29.985-29.995 mm (1.1805-1.1809 in)
Cylinder Head
Valve Arrangement:OHV, gear drive
Valves:4 (2 per cylinder)
Valve head diameter:INTAKE25.875-26.125 mm (1.0187-1.0285 in)
EXHAUST23.875-24.125 mm (0.9399-0.9498 in)
Stem outer diameter:INTAKE5.465-5.480 mm (0.2152-0.2157 in)
EXHAUST5.465-5.480 mm (0.2152-0.2157 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Cylinder head (torque in 2 increments) Step 1: 13.0 Nm (1.3 kgf·m; 9.6 lb·ft)
Step 2: 20.7 Nm (2.1 kgf·m; 15.3 lb·ft)
Connecting rod12.5 Nm (1.3 kgf·m; 9.2 lb·ft)
Flywheel51.5 Nm (5.3 kgf·m; 38 lb·ft)
Spark plug27.0 Nm (2.75 kg·m; 20.0 ft·lb)

Service Information

Valve clearance
Intake0.0762-0.1270 mm (0.0030-0.0050 in)
Exhaust0.0762-0.1270 mm (0.0030-0.0050 in)
Oil system
Oil typeAPI SJ or higher
Recommended oilSAE 10W-30
Oil capacity0.6 liters (0.63 US.qts, 0.53 Imp. qts)
Ignition system
Spark plugKohler 1413214-S
Spark plug gap0.76 mm (0.0300 in)
Ignition module air gap0.254 mm (0.010 in)
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