The Kohler CV13/CV13S is a 398 cc (24.3 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine from the Command PRO series with a vertical shaft, manufactured by Kohler Co for general-purpose applications.
The cylinder bore and the piston stroke are 87.0 mm (3.43 in) and 67.0 mm (2.64 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 8.5:1.
The Kohler CV13 engine produced 13.3 PS (9.75 KW; 13.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 28.7 Nm (2.9 kg·m; 21.2 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of torque.
The Kohler CV13 features:
- OHV design
- Hydraulic valve lifters
- Aluminum cylinder block
- Cast iron cylinder liners
- Dependable electronic magneto ignition system
- Carburetor with fixed main jet (Nikki or Keihin)
- Mechanical centrifugal governor
- Full pressure lubrication system
- Forced air cooling system
- Electric starter
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Engine model | Command PRO CV13/CV13S |
Engine type | 4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder |
Displacement | 398 cm 3 (24.3 cu-in) |
Max. horsepower | 13.3 PS (9.75 KW; 13.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque | 28.7 Nm (2.9 kg·m; 21.2 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm |
Cooling system | Forced air |
Air cleaner | Replaceable, paper element |
Lubricating system | Full pressure |
Ignition system | Dependable electronic magneto |
Fuel system | Carburetor with fixed main jet (Nikki or Keihin) |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Starting system | Electric starter |
Governor | Mechanical centrifugal governor |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions (L x W X H) | 450 x 365 x 321 mm (17.7 x 14.4 x 12.6 in) |
Dry weight | 39.5 kg (87.1 lbs) |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder block | |
Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
Cylinder bore: | 87.0 mm (3.43 in) |
Piston stroke: | 67.0 mm (2.64 in) |
Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 87.000-87.025 mm (3.4252-3.4262 in) |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
Piston pin diameter: | 18.995-19.000 mm (0.7478-0.748 in) |
Thrust face outer diameter (standard): | 86.941-86.959 mm (3.4229-3.4236 in) |
Ring-to-groove side clearance (Top): | 0.034-0.100 mm (0.0013-0.0039 in) |
Ring-to-groove side clearance (Second): | 0.040-0.080 mm (0.0016-0.0031 in) |
Ring-to-groove side clearance (Oil): | 0.036-0.186 mm (0.0014-0.0073 in) |
Ring end gap (Top): | 0.250-0.500 mm (0.0098-0.0197 in) |
Ring end gap (Second): | 0.250-0.510 mm (0.0098-0.0201 in) |
Ring end gap (Oil): | 0.250-1.020 mm (0.0098-0.0402 in) |
Number of main bearings: | 2 |
Crankshaft main journal diameter: | Flywheel end: 44.913-44.935 mm (1.7682-1.7691 in) Oil pan end: 41.915-41.935 mm (1.6502-1.6510 in) |
Crankpin journal diameter: | 38.958-30.970 mm (1.5338-1.2193 in) |
Balance shaft bearing surface OD: | 19.962-19.975 mm (0.7859-0.7864 in) |
Cylinder head | |
Valve arrangement: | OHV, gear driven |
Valves: | 2 |
Valve head diameter (INTAKE): | 35.370-35.630 mm (1.3925-1.4028 in) |
Valve head diameter (EXHAUST): | 31.370-31.630 mm (1.235-1.2453 in) |
Valve seat angle (INTAKE): | 89° |
Valve seat angle (EXHAUST): | 89° |
Valve seat angle (INTAKE): | 45° |
Valve seat angle (EXHAUST): | 45° |
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE): | 6.982-7.000 mm (0.2749-0.2756 in) |
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST): | 6.970-6.988 mm (0.2744-0.2751 in) |
Valve lift minimal (INTAKE): | 8.96 mm (0.353 in) |
Valve lift minimal (EXHAUST): | 9.14 mm (0.360 in) |
Camshaft journal diameter : | 19.962-19.975 mm (0.7859-0.7864 in) |
Tightening torque specs
Tightening torque specs | |
Connecting rod | 8 mm straight shank: 22.7 Nm (2.32 kg·m; 16.75 ft·lb) 8 mm step-down: 14.7 Nm (1.5 kg·m; 10.85 ft·lb) 6 mm straight shank: 11.3 Nm (1.15 kg·m; 8.34 ft·lb) |
Cylinder head (torque in 2 increments) | Step 1: 20.0 Nm (2.0 kg·m; 15.0 ft·lb) Step 2: 40.0 Nm (4.0 kg·m; 30.0 ft·lb) |
Fan | 9.9 Nm (1.0 kg·m; 7.3 ft·lb) |
Flywheel | 66.4 Nm (6.77 kg·m; 49.0 ft·lb) |
Muffler retaining nuts | 24.4 Nm (2.5 kg·m; 18.0 ft·lb) |
Spark plug | 27 Nm (2.75 kg·m; 20.0 ft·lb) |
Oil drain plug | 7.3-9.0 Nm (0.7-0.9 kgf·m; 5.4-6.6 lb·ft) |
Service Data
Engine | |
Maximum speed: | 3600±50 rpm |
Idle speed: | 1200±75 rpm |
Compression pressure | |
Standard: | 1.1 MPa (160 psi) |
Compression differential limit between cylinders: | 15% and less |
Oil system | |
Lubrication system: | Full pressure |
Oil type: | API SG, SH, SJ, or higher |
Recommended oil: | SAE 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) |
Fuel system | |
Type: | Carburetor with fixed main jet (Nikki or Keihin) |
Fuel pump: | Pulse type |
Fuel filter: | In-line |
Ignition system | |
Type: | Dependable electronic magneto |
Spark plug: | Champion RC12YC |
Spark plug gap: | 0.76 mm (0.030 in) |
Ignition coil air gap | 0.200-0.300 mm (0.0079-0.0118 in) |
References
1. Kohler Command CV11-16, CV460-465, CV490-495 vertical camshaft service manual. Kohler Co. 1989.
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