Kohler SH265 Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH2, EC STAGE II
(SN:3) AND CA 2008 AND LATER EXH/EVP
EMISSION REGS FOR SI SORE. EVP CODE:XX
FAMILY
TYPE APP
DISPL. (CC)
SPEC. NO.
SERIAL NO.
BUILD DATE
EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD:
EPA: CARB:
CERTIFIED ON:
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HP RATING,
SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS.
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SAMPLE
Debris
Screen
Fuel Tank Cap
Air Cleaner
Fuel Tank
Choke
Control
Fuel
Shut-Off
Starter
Handle
Throttle
Control
On/Off Switch
(If Equipped)
Mufer
Shield
Mufer
Spark Plug
Oil Drain
Plug
Dipstick
Figure 1. Control and Service Point Locations.
Refertocerticationlabelforenginedisplacement.
ExhaustEmissionControlSystemformodelsSH265,
SH390,SH430isEMforU.S.EPAandEurope.
TheEmissionCompliancePeriodreferredtoonthe
EmissionControlorAirIndexlabelindicatesthe
number of operating hours for which the engine has
beenshowntomeetFederalandCARBemission
requirements. The following table provides the Engine
CompliancePeriod(inhours)associatedwiththe
categorydescriptorfoundonthecerticationlabel.
Emission Compliance Period (Hours)
Oil Fill Plug
Serial and
Data Label
Figure 2. Serial and Data Label (Example).
EPA Category C
Below 225 cc 125 hours
Above 225 cc 250 hours
Retractable
Starter
Oil Drain
Plug

Kohler SH265 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Fuel System	Carburetor
Lubrication System	Splash
Oil Capacity	0.6 liters
Ignition System	Electronic
Dry Weight	50 lbs (22.7 kg)