The Kohler HD950 is a 200 cc (12.2 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine from the HD-series with a vertical shaft, manufactured by Kohler Co for general-purpose applications, such as pressure washer, string trimmer, tiller, walk-behind mower.
The cylinder bore and the piston stroke are 73.0 mm (2.87 in) and 48.0 mm (1.89 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 8.9:1.
The Kohler HD950 engine produces 12.9 Nm (1.3 kg·m; 9.5 lb-ft) at 2,600 rpm of maximum torque.
The Kohler HD950 features:
- OHV design
- Aluminum cylinder block
- Cast iron cylinder liners
- Dependable electronic magneto ignition system
- Carburetor with fixed main jet
- Mechanical centrifugal governor
- Splash type lubrication system
- Forced air cooling system
- Recoil starter
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine model | HD950 |
| Engine type | 4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 200 cm 3 (12.2 cu-in) |
| Max. horsepower | – |
| Max. torque | 12.9 Nm (1.3 kg·m; 9.5 lb-ft) at 2,600 rpm |
| Cooling system | Forced air |
| Air cleaner | Replaceable, paper element |
| Lubricating system | Splash type |
| Ignition system | Dependable electronic magneto |
| Fuel system | Carburetor with fixed main jet |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 1.4 liters (1.48 US.qts, 1.23 Imp. qts) |
| Starting system | Recoil starter |
| Governor | Mechanical centrifugal governor |
| PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
| Dimensions (L x W X H) | 366 x 356 x 267 mm (14.4 x 14.0 x 10.5 in) |
| Dry weight | 11.5 kg (25.3 lbs) |
Cylinder Block and Head
| Cylinder block | |
| Compression ratio: | 8.9:1 |
| Cylinder bore: | 73.0 mm (2.87 in) |
| Piston stroke: | 48.0 mm (1.89 in) |
| Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 73.020-73.036 mm (2.8748-2.8754 in) |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
| Piston pin diameter: | 17.990-17.996 mm (0.7082-0.7085 in) |
| Thrust face outer diameter (standard): | 72.980-73.000 mm (2.8732-2.8740 in) |
| Ring-to-groove side clearance (Top): | 0.020-0.060 mm (0.0008-0.0024 in) |
| Ring-to-groove side clearance (Second): | 0.020-0.060 mm (0.0008-0.0024 in) |
| Ring end gap (Top): | 0.150-0.300 mm (0.0059-0.0118 in) |
| Ring end gap (Second): | 0.200-0.350 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in) |
| Number of main bearings: | 2 |
| Crankshaft main journal diameter: | – |
| Crankpin journal diameter: | 29.985-29.995 mm (1.1805-1.1809 in) |
| Cylinder head | |
| Valve arrangement: | OHV, gear driven |
| Valves: | 2 (4 valves in total) |
| Valve head diameter (INTAKE): | 25.875-26.125 mm (1.0187-1.0285 in) |
| Valve head diameter (EXHAUST): | 23.875-24.125 mm (0.9399-0.9498 in) |
| Valve seat angle (INTAKE): | 44.5° |
| Valve seat angle (EXHAUST): | 44.5° |
| Valve seat angle (INTAKE): | 45° |
| Valve seat angle (EXHAUST): | 45° |
| Valve steam diameter (INTAKE): | 5.465-5.480 mm (0.2152-0.2157 in) |
| Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST): | 5.465-5.480 mm (0.2152-0.2157 in) |
Tightening torque specs
| Tightening torque specs | |
| Connecting rod | 12.5 Nm (1.3 kgf·m; 9.2 ft·lb) |
| Cylinder head (torque in 2 increments) | Step 1: 14.0 Nm (1.4 kgf·m; 10.3 ft·lb) Step 2: 27.8 Nm (2.8 kgf·m; 20.5 ft·lb) |
| Rocker arm stud | 13.6 Nm (1.4 kgf·m; 10.0 ft·lb) |
| Rocker arm pivot jam nut | 9.5 Nm (1.0 kgf·m; 7.0 ft·lb) |
| Flywheel | 51.5 Nm (5.3 kgf·m; 38 ft·lb) |
| Muffler | Exhaust stud: 5.0 Nm (0.5 kgf·m; 3.7 ft·lb) Exhaust nut: 9.5 Nm (1.0 kgf·m; 7.0 ft·lb) |
| Spark plug | 27.0 Nm (2.75 kg·m; 20.0 ft·lb) |
| Oil drain plug | 13.6 Nm (1.4 kgf·m; 10.0 ft·lb) |
Service Data
| Valve clearance | |
| Intake/Exhaust: | 0.0762-0.1270 mm (0.0030-0.0050 in) |
| Oil system | |
| Lubrication system: | Splash type |
| Oil type: | API SJ or higher |
| Recommended oil: | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity: | 0.6 liters (0.63 US.qts, 0.53 Imp. qts) |
| Fuel system | |
| Type: | Carburetor with fixed main jet |
| Fuel filter: | In-line fuel filter |
| Ignition system | |
| Type: | Dependable electronic magneto |
| Spark plug: | Kohler 1413214-S |
| Spark plug gap: | 0.76 mm (0.030 in) |
| Ignition coil air gap | 0.254 mm (0.010 in) |
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