The Kohler CH740/CH1000 is a 0.07 L 2-cylinder air-cooled engine rated at 3600 rpm, producing up to 17.6 kW. It powers generator sets from Kohler, including the RDC2. It holds 1.9 L (0.5 gal) of oil.
Also known as: Kohler CH740/CH1000
Part of the Kohler CH740 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 1.9 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.0725 L |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Aspiration | Air-Cooled |
| Rated speed | 3600 rpm |
| Gross power | 17 kW |
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Kohler CH740/CH1000.
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | find | |||
| Fuel filter | — | find | |||
| Oil filter | — | find | |||
| Belt | — | find | |||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Oil | — |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 24 083 08-S | Element, air filter | air_filter |
| 24 083 09-S | Element, air filter | air_filter |
| ADV-6823-A | Air Filter, Spark Plug Location | air_filter |
| RSP-FT-02-US-91 | Pack first: complete service kit comprising air filter, air pre filter, spark plugs and oil filter. | air_filter |
| RSP-FT-04-US-91 | Pack first: complete service kit comprising air filter, air pre filter, spark plugs and oil filter. | air_filter |
| 269373 | Alternator Assembly | alternator |
| GM29253-GA2 | Controller Wiring Diagram | controller_wiring_diagram |
| GM103743 | Emergency Stop Switch (optional) | emergency_stop_switch |
| 24 050 01-S | Filter, breather | filter |
| GM103159 | Oil, Synthetic Quart 5W30 | fluid |
| 292937 | Fuse, 20 A, 250 V | fuse |
| 25 435 06-S | Kit, starter solenoid | kit |
| GM101737 | Lifting bars | lifting_bar |
| 24 590 01-A | Oil Cooler, 14RCA/L | oil_cooler |
| 62 590 01 | Oil Cooler, 20RCA/L | oil_cooler |
| 12 050 01-S | Filter, oil | oil_filter |
| 24 029 124-S | Adapter, Oil Filter | oil_filter |
| 24 136 08-S | Nipple, Oil Filter | oil_filter |
| 12RES | KOHLER 12RES generator | other_service |
| 223316 | Fuse, 10 A, 250 V | other_service |
| 230578 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| 24 083 02-S | Pre-cleaner | other_service |
| 24 083 05-S | Pre-cleaner | other_service |
| 24 594 66-S | Cooler, Oil & Diverter Assembly | other_service |
| F-228605 | Kit, voltage regulator | other_service |
| GM10064 | PCB assembly (relay controller) | other_service |
| GM29671 | PCB assy, relay board 12V | other_service |
| GM77569 | Original RDC2 | other_service |
| GM90304 | Revised RDC2 Controller | other_service |
| GM95500 | Battery charging diode harness field kit | other_service |
| ML25KZAG | Kohler 25 HP CH740 Gasoline Engine | other_service |
| SBECBA24 | Bell Alarm | other_service |
| SBECDMR24 | Alarm Contact Relay | other_service |
| X-125-22 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-23 | Screw, hex cap | other_service |
| X-125-24 | Bolt, Hex Cap | other_service |
| X-125-25 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-26 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-27 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-28 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-29 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-3 | X-125-3 | other_service |
| X-125-30 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-31 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-32 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-33 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-34 | Screw, hex cap | other_service |
| X-125-35 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-36 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-38 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-39 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-40 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-43 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-44 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-125-5 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-129-15 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-129-17 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-129-18 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-129-19 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-129-2 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-129-20 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-129-21 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-129-22 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-129-23 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-129-24 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-465-10 | Screw, H.C. | other_service |
| X-465-11 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-465-12 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-465-14 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-465-16 | Screw, HC | other_service |
| X-465-17 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-465-18 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-465-2 | Bolt, hex cap, 1/4-20 x 0.625 | other_service |
| X-465-20 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-465-21 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-465-25 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-465-6 | Screw, hex cap | other_service |
| X-465-7 | Screw, hex cap | other_service |
| X-465-8 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-465-9 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6024-11 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6024-12 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6024-2 | Screw, hex cap | other_service |
| X-6024-3 | Screw, hex cap | other_service |
| X-6024-4 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6024-5 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6024-8 | Screw, hex cap | other_service |
| X-6238-1 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-10 | Bolt, Hex Cap | other_service |
| X-6238-11 | Screw, hex cap | other_service |
| X-6238-12 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-13 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-14 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-16 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-17 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-18 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-19 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-2 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-20 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-21 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-22 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-25 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-3 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-4 | Bolt, hex cap | other_service |
| X-6238-5 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-6 | Screw, hex cap | other_service |
| X-6238-7 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-8 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| X-6238-9 | Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) | other_service |
| GM90969-KP1-QS | 3" Concrete Mounting Pad (only comes in quantities of 5) | physical |
| GM90969-KP2-QS | 4" Concrete Mounting Pad (only comes in quantities of 5) | physical |
| GM92228-KP1-QS | 3" Concrete Mounting Pad (only comes in quantities of 5) | physical |
| GM92228-KP2-QS | 4" Concrete Mounting Pad (only comes in quantities of 5) | physical |
| GM29358-B | Point-to-Point Wiring Diagram, Single Phase | point-to-point_wiring_diagram |
| 24 381 13-S | Pick-Up Assembly, Oil | pump |
| 24 393 51-S | Kit, oil pump assembly (includes items 12, 13) | pump |
| 24 393 70-S | Pump Assembly, Oil | pump |
| 24 032 19-S | Seal, Oil (Helix Lip) | seal |
| 24 153 01-S | O-ring | seal |
| 24 153 08-S | O-ring | seal |
| 24 153 21-S | O-Ring, Oil Cooler | seal |
| 24 153 33-S | Seal, Oil Pump Cover | seal |
| 24 153 34-S | O-Ring, Oil Pick-Up | seal |
| 25 032 06-S | Oil Seal | seal |
| 241927 | Sensor, speed | sensor |
| 25 099 26-S | Switch, oil pressure | sensor |
| 52 099 08-S | Switch, oil pressure | sensor |
| GM28823 | Sensor, oil temperature | sensor |
| GM111084 | Shutdown Switch | shutdown_switch |
| 12 132 02-S | Spark plug | spark_plug |
| 25 132 14-S | Spark plug (RFI) | spark_plug |
| BKR-8YU11 | Spark Plug, CH20/CH740 | spark_plug |
| 358072 | 3/8"-16 UNC-2A THD Thrubolt | thrubolt |
| GM51559 | 3/8"-16 UNC-2A THD Thrubolt | thrubolt |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
The Kohler CH740/CH1000 engine has an oil capacity of 1.9 liters.
The Kohler CH740/CH1000 has a displacement of 0.0725 liters with 2 cylinders.
The Kohler CH740/CH1000 powers 1 generator set(s), including Kohler RDC2.
A commonly reported issue on generators using the Kohler CH740/CH1000 is: Under Voltage Paralleled. Fix: Press AUTO or OFF *.