The Kohler K90 is a 145 cc, (8.85 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a horizontal shaft, manufactured by Kohler CO., for general-purpose applications.
Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 60.33 mm (2.38 in) and 50.80 mm (2.00 in), respectively. This engine produced 3.7 PS (2.7 kW; 3.6 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
The Kohler K90 features:
- L-head (sidevalve) design
- Magneto ignition system
- Carburetor
- Centrifugal governor
- Splash type lubrication system
- Forced air cooling system
- Retractable starter
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Engine model | K90 |
Engine type | 4-stroke, L-head, single-cylinder |
Displacement | 145 cm3, (8.85 cu·in) |
Max. horsepower | 3.7 PS (2.7 kW; 3.6 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque | – |
Cooling system | Forced air |
Lubricating system | Splash type |
Ignition system | Magneto ignition system |
Fuel system | Carburetor |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Starting system | Retractable starter |
Governor | Centrifugal governor |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions (L x W X H) | – |
Dry weight | 19.5 kg (43 lbs) |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder block | |
Compression ratio: | |
Cylinder bore: | 60.33 mm (2.38 in) |
Piston stroke: | 50.80 mm (2 in) |
Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 60.312-60.337 mm (2.3745-2.3755 in) |
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard): | 60.172-60.223 mm (2.369-2.371 in) |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
Cylinder head | |
Valve arrangement: | L-head (side valve) |
Valves: | 2 |
Service Data
Engine | |
Maximum speed: | 3,600 rpm |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve clearance: | 0.13-0.23 mm (0.0051-0.0091 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.28-0.38 mm (0.011-0.015 in) |
Oil system | |
Lubrication system: | Splash type |
Oil type: | API SF or SG |
Recommended oil: | Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 |
Oil capacity: | 0.7 L (0.74 US. qt, 0.62 Imp. qt.) |
Fuel system | |
Type: | Carburetor |
Ignition system | |
Type: | Magneto ignition system |
Spark plug: | Champion RJ8C |
Spark plug gap: | 0.65 mm (0.0256 in) |
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