Kohler Courage SH265 User manual

PERFORMANCE
ENGINEERING
PERFORMANCE
ENGINEERING
Every part, every component, every system on a KOHLER® engine
is guided by our exclusive Performance Engineering standards —
standards that drive us to operate on the leading edge of innovation,
to push the boundaries of cleaner, more efficient engines, and to
manufacture the highest performing, most reliable engines on the
market. That’s Performance Engineering.

Designed specifically for consumer applications, the Courage® family of engines feature
steel-forged crankshafts, advanced ignition systems and provide greater displacement for
greater power. You’ll also get dual ball bearings for easy starts, reduced noise, vibration,
emissions and better fuel efficiency.
Professional Grade Features for the Consumer.
Overhead valve for better fuel efficiency and cleaner emissions, cast
iron cylinder bore and steel forged crankshaft provide added protection
under load, extending the engine life.
Superior Startability.
The large indexable recoil starter and dual ball bearings make starting
the engine nearly effortless.
Easy to Use and Maintain.
No matter the application, the dual oil fills and drains provide the
user accessibility to fill and drain the oil from either side of the engine.
Along with the large metal fuel tank, easy access controls and no
tools required air cleaner, this engine top’s the easy-to-use category.
Designed for Dependability.
Standard features like our Oil Sentry™ low-oil protection system and
dual fuel filters – in both the fill neck and in the tank – enhance the
lifespan of the engine.
Emissions:
Certified for both EPA and California emissions
standards. Precise air-to-fuel ratio for cleaner
combustion with optimum horsepower and torque.
Service:
Backed by more than
13,000 dealers and
distributors worldwide.
Warranty:
Two-year limited warranty
covering all consumer
applications.

PTO VIEW
KOHLER® COURAGE® ENGINE ARCHITECTURE
TOP VIEW
111. 37
[ 4. 385]
366 .00
[14. 409]
271. 60
[10. 6 93]
32. 55
[ 1. 281]
65. 10
[ 2. 563]
34 2. 96
[13. 502]
12. 50
[.4 92] GAS CAP
RE MOVAL
88. 00
[ 3. 4 65]
32. 55
[ 1. 281]
65. 10
[ 2. 5 63]
66 . 00
[ 2. 5 98] 162. 00
[ 6 . 3 78]
106 . 00
[ 4. 17 3]
30. 00
[1.181]
ME T RIC F L ANGE: M8 1.25−6H THRU
S AE A F L ANGE : 5/ 16−24−UNF−2B T HRU
ME T RIC F L ANGE : 4×M8×1.25−6H 15
S AE A F L ANGE : 4×5/ 16 −24−UNF−2B T HRU
33 7. 00
[13. 268]
( 3/ 4" STRIGHT PT O)
318. 60
[12. 543]
111. 37
[ 4. 385]
366 .00
[14. 409]
271. 60
[10. 6 93]
32. 55
[ 1. 281]
65. 10
[ 2. 5 63]
34 2. 96
[13. 502]
12. 50
[.4 92] GAS CAP
RE MOVAL
88. 00
[ 3. 4 65]
32. 55
[ 1. 281]
65. 10
[ 2. 5 63]
66 . 00
[ 2. 5 98] 16 2. 00
[ 6 . 3 78]
106. 00
[ 4. 17 3]
30. 00
[1.181]
ME T RIC F L ANGE: M8 1.25−6H THRU
S AE A F L ANGE : 5/ 16 −24 −UNF−2B T HRU
ME T RIC F L ANGE : 4×M8×1.25−6H 15
S AE A F L ANGE : 4×5/ 16 −24−UNF−2B T HRU
33 7. 00
[13. 268]
( 3/ 4" STRIGHT PT O)
318. 60
[12. 543]
6.5 hp engines
(SH265)

1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE
HORSEPOWER
KILOWATT
NETPOWER
6
5
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
Net Power
Net Torque
1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE
NEWTON-METER
NETTORQUE
FOOT-POUND
8.6
8.5
8.4
8.3
8.2
8.1
7.9
7.8
7.7
7.6
8
11
11.5
10.5
SIDE VIEW
5. 00
[.197]
40. 00
[ 1. 575]
35 .6
[ 1. 402]
80.5
[ 3.169]
2 Ø10. 00
[. 394]
2 Ø10. 00 Ø15. 0 SL OT
[ . 394 . 6 10]
CYL INDER
105
[ 4. 13 4]
AIR CLE ANER
COVER R EMOVAL
MOUNT ING F ACE
14. 96
[. 589]
A
A
6 1.5[ 2.4 21]
3/ 4" ST R AIGHT SHAFT
S AE
Ø19 . 05[. 75]
5/ 16 −24−UNF−2B
20
SECTION A-A
4. 75[ . 19] 16 . 36 [ 0. 644]
6 2. 00[ 2.44]
58. 50[ 2. 30]
22. 5 0[ .88 6]
15.8 7[ . 625]
5/ 8−18 UNF 2A
T HREAD R. H.
S AE
5/ 8" T HRE ADED SHAFT
21
4 PE R FOOT T APER E D S HAFT
S AE
72. 5 0[ 2.8 54]
19. 177
[. 755] 52. 50[ 2. 067]
5/ 16 −24 UNF −2B 16MIN
Ø10 5
6 0. 50[ 2. 382]
25. 50[ 1.004]
19. 05[. 75] S AE
3/ 4" T HRE ADED SHAFT
3/ 4 −16 UNF 2A
T HREAD R. H.
ME T RIC
20mm ST R AIGHT SHAFT
B
B53 . 00[ 2. 087]
20. 00 [ . 787]
M8 1.25−6H
30
17. 00[. 669]
5. 00[. 197]
SECTION B-B
6.5 hp engines
(SH265)
SHAFT VARIATIONS

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KOHLER® Courage® Model Specifications
* Horsepower ratings exceed Society of Automotive Engineers Small Engine Test Code J1940. Actual engine horsepower is lower and affected by, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust,
charging, cooling, fuel pump, etc.), application, engine speed and ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity and altitude). For more information, contact Kohler Co. Engine Engineering.
Kohler reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
** Measurements based off a base engine without electric start.
Engine Type Four-cycle, single cylinder, slant cylinder, overhead valve, air-cooled, gasoline,
horizontal shaft, aluminum head and crankcase with cast iron cylinder liner.
Model: SH265
*Gross Power @ 3600 rpm Maximum hp (kW) 6.5 (4.9)
*Net Power @ 3600 rpm Maximum hp (kW) 5.5 (4.1)
Displacement cu in (cc) 12 (196)
Bore in (mm) 2.7 (68)
Stroke in (mm) (2.1) 54
Net Peak Torque @ rpm lbs ft (Nm) 8.5 (11.5) @ 2800
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Dry Weight (Recoil Start) lbs (kg) 35.3 (16)
Oil Capacity U.S. qt (L) .63 (.6)
Fuel Capacity U.S. qt (L) 3.8 (3.6)
Lubrication Splash
**Dimensions L x W x H in (mm) 12.3 x 14.3 x 13.5 (313 x 363 x 342)
• OHV slant cylinder
• Cast iron cylinder liner
• Large capacity metal fuel tank
• Metal fuel cap
• In-neck fuel debris screen
• Water trap in carburetor
• Electronic ignition
• Quiet muffler with heat shield
• EPA and European emission certified
• Easy access throttle, choke and fuel shut-off
• Automatic compression release
• Mechanical governor
• Sound-deadening alloy crankcase
• Dual ball bearings
• Steel forged and hardened crankshaft
• Carburetor bowl drain
• Dual oil fills and drains
• Oil Sentry™ - automatic low oil shutdown system
• Dual-element air cleaner
• High inertia flywheel
• Silenced air intake
• Indexable easy-pull recoil starter
• 12-volt starter
• Exhaust deflector
• Spark arrestor
• 3- and 10-amp
• Crankshaft/PTO variations
(Keyed, Tapered, Threaded)
• Remote throttle
• EMC/RFI Compliant
• Low-profile air cleaner and muffler (Generator)
• Carb Tier III compliant
• EU emission and noise compliant
Standard Features
Popular Factory Options