The Kohler CH395 is a 0.28 L o.h.v. engine rated at 3600 rpm, producing up to 2.1 kW. It powers generator sets from SDMO, including the PERFORM 4500, PERFORM 4500 GAZ, PERFORM 4500 GAZ TB UK and PERFORM 4500 XL. It holds 1.1 L (0.3 gal) of oil.
| Oil capacity | 1.1 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.277 L |
| Aspiration | O.H.V. |
| Rated speed | 3600 rpm |
| Gross power | 2 kW |
| 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.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
The Kohler CH395 engine has an oil capacity of 1.1 liters.
The Kohler CH395 has a displacement of 0.277 liters.
The Kohler CH395 powers 8 generator set(s), including SDMO PERFORM 4500, SDMO PERFORM 4500 GAZ, SDMO PERFORM 4500 GAZ TB UK, SDMO PERFORM 4500 XL, SDMO PERFORM 5500 T.