The Kohler LH755 is a 747 cc, (45.6 cu·in) V-twin liquid-cooled four-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine from the Aegis series, manufactured by Kohler Co.
The Kohler LH755 engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design, horizontal PTO-shaft, pressurized lubrication system with oil pump. This engine is equipped with a one-barrel carburetor (Keihin) with a fixed main jet and electronic ignition system.
It has an 83.0 mm (3.30 in) cylinder bore and 69.0 mm (2.70 in) piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 8.7:1. This engine produced 28.4 PS (20.9 KW; 28.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 61.5 Nm (6.27 kg·m; 45.4 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm of peak torque.
The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:
- L – Liquid-cooled
- H – Horizontal PTO shaft
- 755 – Numerical designation
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Model | AEGIS LH755 |
| Type | 4-stroke, OHV, V-twin |
| Displacement | 747 cm 3 (45.6 cu-in) |
| Max. horsepower | 28.4 PS (20.9 KW; 28.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Max. torque | 61.5 Nm (6.27 kg·m; 45.4 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm |
| Fuel system | One-barrel carburetor with a fixed main jet (Keihin) |
| Cooling system | Liquid-cooled |
| Ignition system | Electronic ignition system |
| Lubricating system | Pressurized lubrication |
| Starting system | Electric starter |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Cylinder Block and Head
| Cylinder block | ||
| Compression ratio: | 8.7:1 | |
| Bore x Stroke | 83.0 X 69.0 mm (3.30 x 2.70 in) | |
| Sleeve internal diameter | 83.006-83.031 mm (3.2679-3.2689 in) | |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
| Piston type A | ||
| Piston skirt outer diameter | 82.973-82.991 mm (3.2666-3.2673 in) | |
| Connecting rod small end ID | 17.006-17.013 mm (0.6695-0.6698 in) | |
| Piston pin outer diameter | 16.995-17.000 mm (0.6691-0.6693 in) | |
| Side clearance: | Top | 0.014-0.041 mm (0.0005-0.0016 in) |
| Second | 0.012-0.039 mm (0.0004-0.0015 in) | |
| Oil | 0.026-0.176 mm (0.0010-0.0070 in) | |
| Ring end gap: | Top | 0.250-0.560 mm (0.0098-0.02200 in) |
| Second | 0.250-0.560 mm (0.0098-0.02200 in) | |
| Piston type B | ||
| Piston skirt outer diameter | 82.978 mm (3.1483 in) | |
| Connecting rod small end ID | 17.006-17.013 mm (0.6695-0.6698 in) | |
| Piston pin outer diameter | 16.995-17.000 mm (0.6691-0.6693 in) | |
| Side clearance: | Top | 0.030-0.070 mm (0.0010-0.0026 in) |
| Second | 0.030-0.070 mm (0.0010-0.0026 in) | |
| Oil | 0.060-0.190 mm (0.0022-0.0073 in) | |
| Ring end gap: | Top | 0.189-0.277 mm (0.0074-0.0109 in) |
| Second | 1.519-1.797 mm (0.0598-0.0708 in) | |
| Crankshaft main journal diameter: | 40.913-40.935 mm (1.6107-1.6116 in) | |
| Crankpin journal diameter: | 35.955-35.973 mm (1.4155-1.4163 in) | |
| Cylinder Head | ||
| Valve Arrangement: | OHV, gear drive | |
| Valves: | 4 (2 per cylinder) | |
| Valve head diameter: | INTAKE | 33.370-33.630 mm (1.3138-1.324 in) |
| EXHAUST | 29.370-29.630 mm (1.1563-1.1665 in) | |
| Stem outer diameter: | INTAKE | 6.982-7.000 mm (0.2749-0.2756 in) |
| EXHAUST | 6.970-6.988 mm (0.2744-0.2751 in) | |
Tightening torque specs
| Tightening torque specs | |
| Cylinder head bolt |
Step 1: 16.9 Nm (1.72 kg·m; 12.47 ft·lb) Step 2: 33.9 Nm (3.46 kg·m; 25.02 ft·lb) |
| Flywheel | 66.4 Nm (6.77 kg·m; 49.0 ft·lb) |
| Spark plug | 27 Nm (2.75 kg·m; 20.0 ft·lb) |
Service Information
| Oil system | |
| Oil type | API SG, SH, SJ, or higher |
| Recommended oil | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity |
W/o oil filter: 1.6 liters (1.7 US.qts, 1.4 Imp. qts) With oil filter: 1.8 liters (1.9 US.qts, 1.58 Imp. qts) |
| Cooling system | |
| Type | Pressurized cooling system with integrated belt-driven water pump |
| Coolant capacity | 2.0 liters (2.1 US.qts, 1.8 Imp. qts) |
| Ignition system | |
| Spark plug | Champion RC14YC |
| Spark plug gap | 0.76 mm (0.030 in) |
| Ignition module air gap | 0.2-0.3 mm (0.008-0.012 in) |
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