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Kohler CH270 Engine Engine

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 SDMO, including the PERFORM 3000 GAZ, PERFORM 3000 GAZ TB UK, PERFORM 3000 TB UK and PERFORM 3000 XL. It holds 0.6 L (0.2 gal) of oil.

0.208 L
Displacement
3600 rpm
Rated speed
3 kW
Gross power
0.6 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity0.6 L
Displacement0.208 L
AspirationO.H.V.
Rated speed3600 rpm
Gross power3 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

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SDMO PERFORM 3000 GAZSDMO PERFORM 3000 GAZ TB UKSDMO PERFORM 3000 TB UKSDMO PERFORM 3000 XLSDMO PERFORM 3000 XL TB UKSDMO PERFORM 6500 GAZ TB UKSDMO PHOENIX 2800SDMO Perform 3000SDMO SH 6000 E UKSDMO TECHNIC 3000 IP54SDMO Technic

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
No FuelImproper Fuel, Dirt In Fuel Line, Dirty Debris Screen
No Crankcase Vacuum/Pressure in CrankcaseCrankcase 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.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

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1740307S yemparts $151.00 CH270 yemparts $151.00 CH395 yemparts $151.00 CH440 yemparts $151.00 1740306-S find FP-XP-0041763 yemparts $151.00

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler CH270?

The Kohler CH270 engine has an oil capacity of 0.6 liters.

What is the displacement of the Kohler CH270?

The Kohler CH270 has a displacement of 0.208 liters.

Which generators use the Kohler CH270 engine?

The Kohler CH270 powers 11 generator set(s), including SDMO PERFORM 3000 GAZ, SDMO PERFORM 3000 GAZ TB UK, SDMO PERFORM 3000 TB UK, SDMO PERFORM 3000 XL, SDMO PERFORM 3000 XL TB UK.