The Kohler K160 is a 277 cc, (16.9 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a horizontal shaft, manufactured by Kohle Co., for general-purpose applications.
The cylinder bore is 74.62 mm (2.94 in) and the piston stroke is 63.50 mm (2.5 in).
The Kohler K160 engine produced 6.7 PS (4.9 kW; 6.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum output power and 13.2 N·m (1.3 kg·m, 9.7 ft·lb) at 3,600 rpm of peak torque.
The Kohler K160 features:
- L-head (side valve) design
- Magneto ignition system
- Carburetor
- Centrifugal governor
- Splash type lubrication system
- Forced air cooling system
- Retractable or electric starter
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Engine model | K160 |
Engine type | 4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder |
Displacement | 277 cm3, (16.9 cu·in) |
Max. horsepower | 6.7 PS (4.9 kW; 6.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque | 13.2 N·m (1.3 kg·m, 9.7 ft·lb) at 3,600 rpm |
Cooling system | Forced air |
Air cleaner | Paper air cleaner (oiled foam precleaner) |
Lubricating system | Splash type |
Ignition system | Magneto ignition system |
Fuel system | Carburetor |
Fuel consumption | – |
Fuel tank capacity | – |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Starting system | Retractable or electric starter |
Governor | Centrifugal governor |
Dimensions (L x W X H) | – |
Dry weight | – |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder block | |
Compression ratio: | – |
Cylinder bore: | 74.62 mm (2.94 in) |
Piston stroke: | 63.50 mm (2.5 in) |
Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 74.6252-74.5998 mm (2.938-2.937 in) |
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard): | 74.4143-74.3737 mm (2.9297-2.9281 in) |
Cylinder head | |
Valve arrangement: | L-head (side valve) |
Valves: | 2 |
Service Data
Engine | |
Maximum speed: | 3,600 rpm |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve clearance: | 0.15-0.20 mm (0.0059-0.0079 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 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: | 1.2 L (1.27 US. qt, 1.06 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) |
Spark plug torque: | 25 N·m (2.5 kg·m, 18.4 ft·lb) |
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