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Troubleshooting
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Possible Cause
Problem
No
Fuel
Improper
Fuel
Dirt In
Fuel
Line
Dirty
Debris
Screen
Incorrect
Oil Level
Engine
Overloaded
Dirty Air
Cleaner
Faulty
Spark
Plug
Will Not Start
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Hard Starting
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Stops Suddenly
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Lacks Power
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Operates Erratically
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Knocks or Pings
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Skips or Misfi res
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Backfi res
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Overheats
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High Fuel
Consumption
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Engine Specifi cations
Model Bore Stroke Displacement
Oil Capacity
(Refi ll)
Spark
Plug Gap
Maximum Angle
of Operation
(@ full oil level)*
CH18/CH620
3.03 in.
(77 mm)
2.6 in.
(67 mm)
38.1 cu. in.
(624 cc)
1.7-1.9 U.S. qt.
(1.6-1.8 L)
0.03 in.
(0.76 mm)
25°
CV18/CV620
CH20/CH640
CV20/CV640
CH23/CH680
3.2 in.
(80 mm)
41 cu. in.
(674 cc)
CH670
CV23/CV680
CV670
CH730
3.27 in.
(83 mm)
44.2 cu. in.
(725 cc)
CV730
CH740
CV740
CH750
2.72 in.
(69 mm)
45.6 cu. in.
(747 cc)
CV750
*Exceeding maximum angle of operation may cause engine damage from insuffi cient lubrication.
Additional specifi cation information can be found in service manual at KohlerEngines.com.
Exhaust Emission Control System for models CH18-CH23, CV18-CV23, CH620-CH740, CV620-
CV740, CH750, and CV750 is EM for U.S. EPA, California, and Europe.
Any and all horsepower (hp) references by Kohler are Certifi ed Power Ratings and per SAE J1940
& J1995 hp standards. Details on Certifi ed Power Ratings can be found at KohlerEngines.com.
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