The Kohler ECV940-0001 is a 1 L 2-cylinder engine. It powers generator sets from Kohler, including the ECV940 and ECV980. It holds 1.9 L (0.5 gal) of oil and 2.6 L (0.7 gal) of coolant.
Maintenance schedule
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|
| Air filter | Air Cleaner Element | | — | 150 hr | |
| Fuel filter | | | — | | |
| Oil filter | KOHLER PRO Extended Life Oil Filter | | — | 300 hr | |
| Battery | Check battery for state of charge, replace if necessary. | | — | | |
| Belt | | | — | | |
| Coolant | Oil Level Dipstick and Fill | 100.0 hours | — | 100 hr | |
| Coolant filter | | | — | | |
| Oil | KOHLER PRO 10W-50 Synthetic Oil | 300.0 hours | — | 300 hr | |
| Spark plug | Spark Plug | | — | 500 hr | |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
Common questions
What is the oil capacity of the Kohler ECV940-0001?
The Kohler ECV940-0001 engine has an oil capacity of 1.9 liters.
What is the displacement of the Kohler ECV940-0001?
The Kohler ECV940-0001 has a displacement of 0.999 liters with 2 cylinders.
Which generators use the Kohler ECV940-0001 engine?
The Kohler ECV940-0001 powers 2 generator set(s), including Kohler ECV940, Kohler ECV980.
How often should you change the oil in the Kohler ECV940-0001?
The Kohler ECV940-0001 oil change interval is every 300 hours.
What is a common problem with the Kohler ECV940-0001 engine?
A commonly reported issue on generators using the Kohler ECV940-0001 is: Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Low Voltage or Open.