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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