Kohler RH265 Service Manual

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Specifi cations
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ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Kohler engine identifi cation numbers (model, specifi cation and serial) should be referenced for effi cient repair,
ordering correct parts, and engine replacement.
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RH265
2000 Series Engine
Numerical Designation
Specifi cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RH265-0001
Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4323500328
Year Manufactured Code Factory Code
Code Year
43 2013
44 2014
45 2014
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
3,6
RH255, RH265
Bore 68 mm (2.7 in.)
Stroke 54 mm (2.1 in.)
Displacement 196 cc (12.0 cu. in.)
Oil Capacity (refi ll) 0.6 L (0.63 U.S. qt.)
Maximum Angle of Operation (@ full oil level)
4
25°
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3,5
RH255, RH265
Air Cleaner Base/Carburetor
Mounting Nut 8 N·m (70.8 in. lb.)
Stud 10 N·m (88.5 in. lb.)
Blower Housing/Retractable Starter Assembly and Sheet Metal
M6 Screw 8 N·m (70.8 in. lb.)
M6 Nut 8 N·m (70.8 in. lb.)
Connecting Rod
Cap Fastener (torque in increments) 12 N·m (106 in. lb.)
Crankcase
Oil Drain Plug 18 N·m (13 ft. lb.)
Closure Plate Screw 24 N·m (212 in. lb.)
Cylinder Head
Fastener (torque in 2 increments) fi rst to 12 N·m (106 in. lb.)
fi nally to 24 N·m (212 in. lb.)
Flywheel
Retaining Nut 74 N·m (655 in. lb.)
3
Values are in Metric units. Values in parentheses are English equivalents.
4
Exceeding maximum angle of operation may cause engine damage from insuffi cient lubrication.
5
Lubricate threads with engine oil prior to assembly.
6
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.

Kohler RH265 Specifications

General

Bore	68 mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Fuel System	Carburetor
Lubrication System	Splash
Fuel Capacity	3.6 liters