Kohler KT610

Kohler KT610The Kohler KT610 is a 660 cc, (40.3 cu·in) V-twin air-cooled four-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine from the 6600 series, manufactured by Kohler Co.

The Kohler KT610 engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design, an aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, vertical PTO-shaft, pressurized lubrication system. This engine is equipped with a electronic ignition system and carburetor with fixed main jet (Keihin or Walbro).

The cylinder bore and the piston stroke are 83.0 mm (3.27 in) and 61.0 mm (2.40 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 9.1:1.

The KT610 engine produced 19.3 PS (14.2 KW; 19.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 46.8 Nm (4.8 kg·m; 34.5 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm of torque.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

  • KT – 6600 series
  • 610 – Numerical designation

General information

Engine Specifications
ModelKT610
Type4-stroke, OHV, V-twin
Displacement660 cm 3 (40.3 cu-in)
Max. horsepower19.3 PS (14.2 KW; 19.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque46.8 Nm (4.8 kg·m; 34.5 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm
Fuel systemCarburetor with fixed main jet (Keihin or Walbro)
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)473 x 424 x 341 mm (18.6 x 16.7 x 13.4 in)
Dry weight37.2 kg (82.0 lbs)

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:9.1:1
Bore x Stroke83.0 mm X 61.0 mm (3.27 x 2.40 in)
Sleeve internal diameter83.006-83.031 mm (3.2679-3.2689 in)
Thrust face outer diameter82.978 mm (3.2668 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2 / 1
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:Top0.189-0.277 mm (0.0074-0.0109 in)
Second1.519-1.797 mm (0.0598-0.0708 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter:40.913-40.935 mm (1.6107-1.6116 in)
Crankpin journal diameter:35.950-35.974 mm (1.4154-1.4163 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 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)
Rocker arm stud11.3 Nm (1.2 kgf·m; 8.3 ft·lb)
Connecting rod cap Black Coating 11.3 Nm (1.2 kgf·m; 8.3 ft·lb)
Gray Metallic Coating 13.6 Nm (1.4 kgf·m; 10.0 ft·lb)
Flywheel retaining screw74.5 Nm (7.6 kgf·m; 55.0 ft·lb)
Governor lever nut6.8 Nm (0.7 kgf·m; 5.0 ft·lb)
Spark plug27.0 Nm (2.75 kg·m; 20.0 ft·lb)

Service Information

Valve clearance
Intake0.101-0.152 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Exhaust0.101-0.152 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
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 gap0.203-0.305 mm (0.008-0.012 in)
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