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Questions and Answers:

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Alexis JonesAug 22, 2025
What to do if Kohler Courage SH265 starts but does not keep running?
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  philipparkerAug 22, 2025
  If your Kohler engine starts but doesn't keep running, consider these potential causes and solutions: a faulty carburetor, a faulty cylinder head gasket, or faulty/misadjusted choke or throttle controls. Also, check for a fuel pump malfunction (look for clogged or leaking vacuum hose), an intake system leak, loose wires or connections intermittently grounding the ignition kill circuit, poor fuel quality, or a restricted fuel tank cap vent.
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orobertsAug 25, 2025
How to fix Kohler Courage SH265 starts hard?
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  Jennifer JohnsonAug 25, 2025
  If your Kohler engine starts hard, consider these potential causes and solutions: a clogged fuel line or fuel filter, an overheated engine, a faulty ACR mechanism, or faulty/misadjusted choke or throttle controls. Also, check for faulty spark plug(s), a sheared flywheel key, a fuel pump malfunction (look for clogged or leaking vacuum hose), an engaged or faulty interlock switch, loose wires or connections intermittently grounding the ignition kill circuit, low compression, poor fuel quality, or a weak spark.
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christinelambAug 26, 2025
What causes Kohler Courage SH265 Engine will not crank?
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  Autumn BoydAug 26, 2025
  If your Kohler engine will not crank, the issue might be: a discharged battery, a faulty electric starter or solenoid, or a faulty key or ignition switch. It could also be due to an engaged or faulty interlock switch, loose wires or connections intermittently grounding the ignition kill circuit, pawls not engaging in the drive cup, or seized internal engine components.
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Jonathan KingAug 27, 2025
Why Kohler Engine runs but misses?
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  Emily YoungAug 28, 2025
  If your Kohler engine runs but misses, consider these potential reasons: the carburetor is adjusted incorrectly, the engine is overheated, or there are faulty spark plug(s). Other possible causes include: ignition module(s) that are faulty or improperly gapped, an incorrect crankshaft position sensor air gap, an engaged or faulty interlock switch, loose wires or connections that intermittently ground ignition kill circuit, poor fuel quality, disconnected spark plug lead(s), a spark plug lead boot loose on the plug, or a loose spark plug lead.
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nicholaspayneAug 30, 2025
What causes Kohler Engine will not idle?
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  Robert MathewsAug 30, 2025
  If your Kohler engine will not idle, possible causes include: the engine is overheated or there are faulty spark plug(s). Other potential issues are: idle fuel adjusting needle(s) improperly set, idle speed adjusting screw improperly set, inadequate fuel supply, low compression, poor fuel quality, or a restricted fuel tank cap vent.
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Mark BanksAug 31, 2025
Why Kohler Engine uses excessive amount of oil?
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  graypaulAug 31, 2025
  If your Kohler engine uses an excessive amount of oil, the problem might be: loose or improperly torqued fasteners, a blown head gasket/overheated, or a broken breather reed. Other possible causes are: a clogged, broken, or inoperative crankcase breather, crankcase overfilled, incorrect oil viscosity/type, a worn cylinder bore, worn or broken piston rings, or worn valve stems/valve guides.
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alyssa06Sep 2, 2025
Why Kohler Courage SH265 Engine will not crank?
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  Victoria SheaSep 2, 2025
  Your Kohler Engine might not crank due to a discharged battery, a faulty electric starter or solenoid, a faulty key or ignition switch, an engaged or faulty interlock switch, loose wires grounding the ignition kill circuit, pawls not engaging in the drive cup, or seized internal engine components.
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Michael HillSep 4, 2025
Why does my Kohler Courage SH265 Engine start hard?
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  Brittany HodgeSep 4, 2025
  A Kohler Engine may start hard because of a clogged fuel line or fuel filter, the engine overheating, a faulty ACR mechanism, faulty or misadjusted choke or throttle controls, faulty spark plugs, a sheared flywheel key, a fuel pump malfunction (clogged or leaking vacuum hose), an engaged or faulty interlock switch, loose wires grounding the ignition kill circuit, low compression, poor fuel quality, or a weak spark.
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Shelly AllenSep 6, 2025
What causes excessive oil consumption in a Kohler Courage SH265?
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  Anna FloresSep 6, 2025
  Excessive oil consumption in a Kohler Engine can be caused by loose or improperly torqued fasteners, a blown head gasket or overheating, a broken breather reed, a clogged or inoperative crankcase breather, an overfilled crankcase, incorrect oil viscosity/type, a worn cylinder bore, worn or broken piston rings, or worn valve stems/valve guides.
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Melissa AlexanderSep 8, 2025
What to do if Kohler Courage SH265 Engine spark arrestor is clogged?
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  april31Sep 8, 2025
  If the spark arrestor is damaged, replace it. Also, every 100 hours of operation, remove and clean or replace the spark arrestor.

Kohler Courage SH265 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Lubrication	Splash
Governor Type	Mechanical
Air Cleaner	Dual element
Starter Type	Recoil
Engine Type	OHV
Power	6.5 hp
Fuel Capacity	1.0 gal. (3.8 L)
Oil Capacity	0.6 liters
Ignition System	Electronic
Valve Configuration	Overhead Valve (OHV)
Dry Weight	16 kg (35 lbs)

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