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Kohler CH270 Generator Set

The Kohler CH270 is a 5.2 kW prime generator set. It holds about 1.16 L (0.3 gal) of oil.

1.16 L
Oil capacity
5
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Specifications

Prime power5 kW
Oil capacity1.16 L

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterClean or replace air cleaner element as required. Clean precleaner in warm water with detergent, rinse and allow to air dry.17690-04 eBay $100.00 PartsGeek
Fuel filterClean fuel filter daily or as required. Clean with solvent, replace if damaged.17690-03 eBay PartsGeek
Oil filter800 hr find
BeltInspect belts for wear and replace as needed.17690-06 eBay PartsGeek
CoolantCheck coolant level every 50 hours or as needed. Add coolant if necessary.2.3 L17690-0550 hr eBay PartsGeek
Coolant filter find
Oil4.3300 hr

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Troubleshooting

2

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 model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
17 083 12-SPrecleanerAir filter PartsGeek
17 083 23-SAir FilterAir filter PartsGeek
17 590 20Air Cleaner CoverAir filter PartsGeek
17 590 23Filtre à airAir filter PartsGeek
17 883 07-S1Air Filter/PrecleanerAir filter PartsGeek
17590-11Oil Sentry™ (if equipped)1Oil sentry PartsGeek
CH260-CH440Governor ComponentsGovernor components PartsGeek
14 757 03-SCarburetor Repair KitService part / kit PartsGeek
17 789 01-SMaintenance KitService part / kit PartsGeek
CH270Tapa de válvula1Service part / kit PartsGeek yemparts $151.00

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Standby

Available documents

Engine spec — Command Pro 4 5 14hp (Kohler)Engine spec — Command Pro 6 14HP (Kohler)Engine spec — Gasoline Full line (Kohler)Engine spec — REHLKO Command PRO 4.5–14 HP (Kohler)Reference — KOHLER Command PRO Horizontals (Kohler)Owner's manual — 17 590 18 EN (Kohler)Owner's manual — 17 590 20 EN (Kohler)Owner's manual — 17 590 23 (Kohler)Owner's manual — 17 590 23 FRF (Kohler)Owner's manual — 17 590 28 EN (Kohler)Owner's manual — Kohler-CH440-Owners-Operating-Manual (Kohler)Parts manual — 25 800 148 Accessories Guide (Kohler)Service manual — 17 690 01 EN (Kohler)Service manual — 17 690 03 ESS (Kohler)Service manual — 29606 (Kohler)Service manual — 7hpKohlerServiceManual (Kohler)Service manual — E-2112-C MaintenanceKits 8569 (Kohler)