The Kohler M18 is a 691 cc (41.2 cu·in) two-cylinder air-cooled four-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine from the Magnum-series, manufactured by Kohler Co.
The Kohler M18 engine has an L-head (side valve) design and a horizontal PTO shaft. This engine is equipped with the Kohler or Walbro-build carburetor and an electronic magneto ignition system. The M18 engine used a high-density paper air cleaner.
The cylinder bore is 79.0 mm (3.11 in) and the piston stroke is 70.0 mm (2.76 in). The compression ratio rating is 6.0:1. This engine produced 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:
- M – M-series
- 18 – 18.0 HP horsepower
- Suffix (engine is available with the following options):
S – Electric starter;
G – Tapered crankshaft (Generator applications);
P – Threaded crankshaft (Pump applications);
EP – Generator;
Q – Quilet model;
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Model | M16 |
Type | 4-stroke, L-head, two-cylinder |
Displacement | 691 cm 3 (41.2 cu-in) |
Max. horsepower | 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque (crank PTO) | – |
Fuel system | Carburetor |
Cooling system | Forced-air |
Ignition system | Electronic magneto ignition system |
Lubricating system | Splash type |
Starting system | Electric starter |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Fuel tank capacity | 5.5 L (1.45 US. gal. 1.21 Imp. gal.) |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder block | ||
Compression ratio: | – | |
Bore x Stroke | 79.0 mm X 70.0 mm (3.11 x 2.76 in) | |
Sleeve internal diameter | 79.050-79.075 mm (3.1122-3.1132 in) | |
Piston skirt outer diameter | 78.944-78.961 mm (3.108-3.1087 in) | |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
Ring end gap | Top | 0.253-0.582 mm (0.010-0.023 in) |
Second | 0.253-0.582 mm (0.010-0.023 in) | |
Connecting rod small end ID | 15.825-15.833 mm (0.623-0.6233 in) | |
Piston pin outer diameter | 15.805-15.810 mm (0.6222-0.6224 in) | |
Cylinder Head | ||
Valve Arrangement: | L-head (sidevalve) | |
Valves: | 2 | |
Valve minimum lift – Zero lash: | INTAKE | 6.9 mm (0.274 in) |
EXHAUST | 6.9 mm (0.274 in) | |
Stem outer diameter (standard): | INTAKE | 7.8506 mm (0.3091 in) |
EXHAUST | 7.8126 mm (0.3076 in) |
Tightening torque specs
Tightening torque specs | |
Cylinder head bolt | 20-37 Nm; 2.04-3.77 kg·m; 14.8-27.3 ft·lb |
Spark plug | 18 N·m; 1.8 kg·m; 13.3 ft·lb |
Service Information
Engine | |
Max speed | 3,600 rpm |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.076-0.152 mm (0.003-0.006 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.278-0.354 mm (0.0109-0.0139 in) |
Oil system | |
Oil type | API SF or SG |
Recommended oil |
Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 |
Oil capacity (with filter) | 1.6 L (1.69 US. qt, 1.41 Imp. qt.) |
Ignition system | |
Spark plug | Champion: RV17YC |
Spark plug gap | 0.89 mm (0.035 in) |
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