Kohler ECH940

Kohler ECH940The Kohler ECH940 is a 999 cc, (61.0 cu·in) V-twin air-cooled four-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine from the Command PRO EFI series, manufactured by Kohler Co.

The Kohler ECH940 engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design, an aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, horizontal PTO-shaft, pressurized lubrication system. This engine is equipped with an EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) system and an electronic ignition system.

Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 90.0 mm (3.54 in) and 78.5 mm (3.09 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 8.8:1.

The ECH940 engine produces 35.5 PS (26.1 KW; 35 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 75.9 Nm (7.74 kg·m; 56.0 ft·lb) at 3,000 rpm of torque.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

  • E – EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
  • C – Command series
  • H – Horizontal PTO shaft
  • 940 – Numerical designation

General information

Engine Specifications
ModelCommand PRO EFI ECH940
Type4-stroke, OHV, V-twin
Displacement999 cm 3 (61.0 cu-in)
Max. horsepower35.5 PS (26.1 KW; 35 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque75.9 Nm (7.74 kg·m; 56.0 ft·lb) at 3,000 rpm
Fuel systemEFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Cooling systemForced-air
Ignition systemElectronic ignition system
Lubricating systemPressurized lubrication
Starting systemElectric starter
Fuel usedUnleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Dimensions (L x W X H)402 x 484 x 600 mm (15.8 x 19.1 x 23.6 in)
Dry weight60.0 kg (132.0 lbs)

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:8.8:1
Bore x Stroke90.0 mm X 78.5 mm (3.54 x 3.09 in)
Sleeve internal diameter90.000-90.0025 mm (3.5433-3.5434 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2 / 1
Thrust face outer diameter89.972 mm (3.5422 in)
Piston pin outer diameter19.995-20.000 mm (0.7872-0.7874 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:Top0.125-0.304 mm (0.0049-0.0120 in)
Second0.900-1.179 mm (0.0345-0.0464 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter:44.978-45.000 mm (1.7708-1.7717 in)
Crankpin journal diameter:43.982-44.000 mm (1.7316-1.7323 in)
Cylinder Head
Valve Arrangement:OHV, gear drive
Valves:4 (2 per cylinder)
Valve head diameter:INTAKE38.625-38.685 mm (1.5207-1.523 in)
EXHAUST31.625-31.825 mm (1.2451-1.253 in)
Stem outer diameter:INTAKE6.982-7.000 mm (0.2749-0.2756 in)
EXHAUST6.970-6.988 mm (0.2744-0.2751 in)
Camshaft journal diameter:19.962-19.975 mm (0.7859-0.7864 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Cylinder head Bolt (torque in 2 increments):
Step 1: 23.7 Nm (2.4 kgf·m; 17.5 lb·ft)
Step 2: 46.9 Nm (4.8 kgf·m; 34.6 lb·ft)
Connecting rod cap11.6 Nm (1.1 kgf·m; 8.1 lb·ft)
Flywheel69.8 Nm (7.1 kgf·m; 51.5 lb·ft)
Spark plug27 Nm (2.75 kg·m; 20.0 lb·ft)

Service Information

Oil system
Oil typeAPI SJ or higher
Recommended oilSAE 10W-30, KOHLER PRO 10W-50
Oil capacity W/o oil filter: 1.9 liters (2.0 US.qts, 1.7 Imp. qts)
With oil filter: 2.6 liters (2.75 US.qts, 2.3 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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