Kohler RH265

Kohler RH265The Kohler RH265 is a 196 cc (12.0 cu·in) single-cylinder air-cooled four-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine from SH/3000/Courage series, manufactured by Kohler Co., for general-purpose applications.

The Kohler RH265 engine has an OHV (overhead valve) design, aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners. This engine is equipped with one-barrel carburetor with fixed main jet, dependable magneto breakerless ignition system and mechanical governor.

Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 68.0 mm (2.7 in) and 54.0 mm (2.1 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 8.5:1.

The RH265 engine produced 6.5 PS (4.8 KW; 6.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 14.5 Nm (1.48 kg·m; 10.7 ft·lb) at 3,000 rpm of torque.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

  • RH – RH series
  • 2 – Slanted cylinder
  • 65 – Output power 6.5 HP

General information

Engine Specifications
ModelKohler RH265
Type4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder
Displacement196 cm 3 (12.0 cu-in)
Max. horsepower6.5 PS (4.8 KW; 6.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque (crank PTO)14.5 Nm (1.48 kg·m; 10.7 ft·lb) at 3,000 rpm
Fuel systemOne-barrel carburetor with fixed main jet
Cooling systemForced-air
Ignition systemDependable magneto breakerless
Lubricating systemSplash type
Starting systemRecoil/12V electric (optional) starter
Fuel usedUnleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Fuel tank capacity2.0 liters (2.10 US.qts, 1.75 Imp. qts)
Dimensions (L x W x H)310x329x325 mm (12.2×12.8×12.8 in)
Weight16.0 kg (35.3 lbs)

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:8.5:1
Bore x Stroke68.0 X 54.0 mm (2.7 x 2.1 in)
Sleeve internal diameter68.015-68.030 mm (2.6770-2.6780 in)
Piston skirt outer diameter67.965-67.985 mm (2.6758-2.6766 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2 / 1
Ring side clearanceTop0.030-0.070 mm (0.0012-0.0028 in)
Second0.020-0.060 mm (0.0008-0.0024 in)
Oil0.040-0.200 mm (0.0016-0.0079 in)
Ring end gapTop0.147-0.344 mm (0.0058-0.0136 in)
Second0.347-0.594 mm (0.0137-0.0234 in)
Connecting rod small end ID18.010-18.015 mm (0.7090-0.7092 in)
Connecting rod big end ID30.021-30.026 mm (1.1819-1.1821 in)
Piston pin outer diameter17.992-17.995 mm (0.7083-0.7084 in)
Main bearing journal outer diameter:24.975-24.989 mm (0.9833-0.9838 in)
Connecting rod journal outer diameter:29.975-29.985 mm (1.1801-1.1805 in)
Cylinder Head
Valve Arrangement:OHV
Valves:2
Valve head diameter:INTAKE25.000 mm (0.9842 in)
EXHAUST24.000 mm (0.9449 in)
Stem outer diameter (standard):INTAKE5.500 mm (0.2165 in)
EXHAUST5.500 mm (0.2165 in)
Valve length (standard):INTAKE64.000 mm (2.5197 in)
EXHAUST62.000 mm (2.4409 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Cylinder head (torque in 2 increments) Step 1: 12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf·m; 8.9 ft·lb)
Step 2: 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf·m; 17.7 ft·lb)
Connecting rod12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf·m; 8.9 ft·lb)
Flywheel74.0 Nm (7.5 kgf·m; 54.6 ft·lb)
Oil drain plug18.0 Nm; (1.8 kg·m; 13.3 ft·lb)
Spark plug27.0 Nm (2.8 kgf·m; 19.9 ft·lb)

Service Information

Engine
Idle speed2,000 ± 150 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance0.100 mm (0.0040 in)
Exhaust valve clearance0.150 mm (0.0060 in)
Oil system
Oil typeAPI SJ or higher
Recommended oilSAE 10W-30
Oil capacity0.6 L (0.63 US. qt, 0.53 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plugChampion: RC12YC
Spark plug gap0.76 mm (0.030 in)
Ignition module air gap0.254 mm (0.0100 in)
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