The Kohler CH270 is a 0.21 L o.h.v. engine rated at 3600 rpm, producing up to 3 kW. It powers generator sets from Fast and SDMO, including the K 2800 M-R, K 3500 M-R, PERFORM 3000 and PERFORM 3000 GAZ. It holds 0.6 L (0.2 gal) of oil.
Also known as: CH 270, KOHLER CH270
| Oil capacity | 0.6 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.208 L |
| Aspiration | O.H.V. |
| Rated speed | 3600 rpm |
| Gross power | 3 kW |
Shared across brands: Fast, SDMO
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| No Fuel | Improper Fuel, Dirt In Fuel Line, Dirty Debris Screen | |
| No Crankcase Vacuum/Pressure in Crankcase | Crankcase breather clogged or inoperative. Seals and/or gaskets leaking. Loose or improperly torqued fasteners. | Replace valve cover and recheck pressure. Breather is integral part of valve cover and cannot be serviced separately. Replace all worn or damaged seals and gaskets. Make sure all fasteners are tightened securely. Use appropriate torque values and sequences when necessary. Piston blow by or leaky valves (confirm by compression or cylinder leakdown tests and inspecting components). Recondition piston, rings, cylinder bore, valves, and valve guides. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this engine’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Air filter with Quad Clean cyclonic filtration | — | find | ||
| Oil filter | Regular oil filter replacement | — | find | ||
| Oil | Engine oil | — |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
Step-by-step procedures compiled from the Kohler service manual for this engine.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
The Kohler CH270 engine has an oil capacity of 0.6 liters.
The Kohler CH270 has a displacement of 0.208 liters.
The Kohler CH270 powers 13 generator set(s), including Fast K 2800 M-R, Fast K 3500 M-R, SDMO PERFORM 3000, SDMO PERFORM 3000 GAZ, SDMO PERFORM 3000 GAZ TB UK.