The Kohler SH265 is a 0.2 L 1-cylinder air-cooled engine rated at 3000 rpm, producing up to 4.8 kW. It holds 0.6 L (0.2 gal) of oil.
Also known as: Kohler SH265
| Oil capacity | 0.6 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.196 L |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Aspiration | air-cooled |
| Rated speed | 3000 rpm |
| Gross power | 4 kW |
No generator set in our catalog cites this exact engine designation yet; its specifications and fault codes are documented here.
This engine also powers 5 machine(s) on Power Equipment Info.
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ESE | Engine Stop Event |
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| No Fuel | Improper Fuel, Dirt In Fuel Line, Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded | |
| Engine is hard to start, runs roughly, or stalls at low idle speed | It may be necessary to adjust or service the carburetor | |
| Hard Starting | Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded | |
| Stops Suddenly | Faulty Spark Plug, Dirty Air Cleaner | |
| Lacks Power | Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded | |
| Operates Erratically | Faulty Spark Plug, Dirty Air Cleaner | |
| Knocks or Pings | Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded | |
| Skips or Misfires | Faulty Spark Plug, Dirty Air Cleaner | |
| Backfires | Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded | |
| Overheats | Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded | |
| High Fuel Consumption | Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded |
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 | low-profile air cleaner element | — | 100 hr | ||
| Fuel filter | Replace fuel filter (if equipped) | — | 100 hr | ||
| Oil filter | — | ||||
| Oil | Kohler oils or high-quality detergent oils (API SJ or higher) | 0.6 L | — | 5 hr | |
| Spark plug | Replace spark plug and set gap | — | 100 hr |
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 SH265 engine has an oil capacity of 0.6 liters.
The Kohler SH265 has a displacement of 0.196 liters with 1 cylinders.
The Kohler SH265 oil change interval is every 5 hours.