Specifications
| Standby power | 8 kW |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | 1.9 L |
| Dry weight | 39 kg |
Filters & service parts
model family| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | 12 050 02-S | buy | |||
| Fuel filter | 24 390 16-S | buy | |||
| Oil filter | 12 050 01-S | kuduparts $32.00 | |||
| Belt | — | find | |||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Coolant filter | — | find | |||
| Hydraulic filter | — | find | |||
| Oil | SAE 10W-30 | 32.0 oz | 25 357 06-S | buy |
Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Kohler CV11?
The Kohler CV11 is rated 8 kW standby.
Troubleshooting
8Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Will Not Crank | PTO drive is engaged. Battery (if equipped) is discharged. Safety interlock switch is engaged. Loose or faulty wires or connections. Faulty key switch or ignition switch. Faulty electric starter (if equipped). Retractable starter not engaging in drive cup. Seized internal engine components. | |
| Engine Knocks | Excessive engine load, Low crankcase oil level, Old/improper fuel, Internal wear or damage | |
| Engine Loses Power | Low crankcase oil level, High crankcase oil level, Dirty air cleaner element, Dirt or water in the fuel system, Excessive engine load, Engine overheated, Faulty spark plug, Low compression, Exhaust restriction | |
| Engine Uses Excessive Amount Of Oil | Incorrect oil viscosity/type, Clogged or improperly-assembled breather, Crankcase being overfilled, Worn or broken piston rings, Worn cylinder bore, Worn valve stems/valve guides | |
| Engine starts hard, runs roughly or stalls at idle speed. | 1. Low idle fuel mixture/speed improperly adjusted. | Adjust the low idle speed screw, then adjust the low idle fuel needle. |
| Engine runs rich. | 2a. Choke partially closed during operation. 2b. Low idle fuel mixture is improperly adjusted. 2c. Float level is set too high. | 2a. Check the choke lever/linkage to ensure choke is operating properly. 2b. Adjust low idle fuel needle. 2c. With fuel bowl removed and carburetor inverted, the exposed surface of float must be parallel with the bowl gasket surface of the carburetor body. |
| Engine runs lean. | 3a. Low idle fuel mixture is improperly adjusted. 3b. Float level is set too low. 3c. Idle holes plugged; dirt in fuel delivery channels. | 3a. Adjust low idle fuel needle. 3b. With fuel bowl removed and carburetor inverted, the exposed surface of float must be parallel with the bowl gasket surface of the carburetor body. 3c. Remove fuel bowl, low idle fuel adjusting needle, and welch plugs. Clean main fuel jet and all passages; blow out with compressed air. |
| Fuel leaks from carburetor. | 4a. Float level set too high. 4b. Dirt under fuel inlet needle. 4c. Bowl vent plugged. 4d. Float is cracked or damaged. 4e. Bowl retaining screw gasket damaged. 4f. Bowl retaining screw loose. | 4a. See Remedy 2c. 4b. See Remedy 2d. 4c. Remove fuel bowl and clean bowl vent. Blow out with compressed air. 4d. Replace float. 4e. Replace gasket. 4f. Torque screw to specifications. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
49model family| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 050 01-S | Oil Filter, replacement element | 1 | Oil filter | kuduparts $32.00 |
| 12 050 02-S | spare filter | Air filter | buy | |
| 12 132 02-S | Spark Plug | 1 | Spark plug | buy |
| 12 559 02-S | Mechanical Fuel Pump (Non-Metallic) | 1 | Pump | buy |
| 1275711-S | Choke Repair Kit No. 12 757 11-S | Kit | buy | |
| 24 050 01-S | Oil Filter, replacement element | 1 | Oil filter | buy |
| 24 390 16-S | Fuel Filter | 1 | Fuel filter | buy |
| 24 390 18-S | Fuel Filter | 1 | Fuel filter | buy |
| 24 393 16-S | Pulse Fuel Pump | 1 | Pump | FridayParts $10.71 |
| 24 393 52-S | EFI Electric Fuel Pump - High Pressure, 50 PSI, 15.0 GPH | 1 | Pump | sinocmp $95.00 |
| 24 418 02-S | Oil Temperature Sensor | 1 | Sensor | buy |
| 24 559 10-S | Mechanical Fuel Pump (Non-Metallic) | 1 | Pump | FridayParts $34.16 |
| 25 050 39-S | Carbon Canister Filter | 1 | Fuel filter | buy |
| 25 132 08-S | Spark Plug | 1 | Spark plug | buy |
| 25 132 12-S | Spark Plug | 1 | Spark plug | buy |
| 25 326 08-S | SAI Control Hose | 1 | Hose | buy |
| 25 326 23-S | Evaporative Hose | 1 | Hose | buy |
| 25 357 03-S | SAE 30 KOHLER Oil, 32 oz | 1 | Fluid | buy |
| 25 357 06-S | SAE 10W-30 KOHLER Oil, 32 oz | 1 | Fluid | buy |
| 25 357 11-S | Grease, Dielectric, 0.25 oz | 1 | Fluid | buy |
| 25 357 12-S | Lubricant, Spline Drive, 2.8 oz | 1 | Fluid | buy |
| 25 850 01-S | Kohler PRO 10W-50 full synthetic oil | 1 Quart | Oil | buy |
| 28 132 01-S | Spark Plug R.F.I. with shielded metal boots | 1 | Spark plug | buy |
| 62 559 01-S | Mechanical Fuel Pump (Non-Metallic) | 1 | Pump | buy |
| 66 453 02-S | Thermostat 190F with gasket | 1 | Thermostat | buy |
| 66 453 03-S | Thermostat 205F with gasket | 1 | Thermostat | buy |
| KO1000A | Engine Analysis Kit | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| KO1017 | Tool for installing Welch plugs | 1 | Tool | buy |
| KO1018 | Tool No. KO1018 | Tool | buy | |
| KO1044 | Hydraulic Lifter Tool | 1 | Hydraulic filter | buy |
| KO1046 | Ignition Tester (for CD ignition systems) | 1 | Spark plug | buy |
| KO1047 | Ignition Tester (for non-CD ignition systems) | 1 | Spark plug | buy |
| KO1048 | Water Manometer | 1 | Coolant filter | buy |
| KO1049 | Electric Starter Service Kit | 1 | Battery | buy |
| KO3216 | Inductive Tachometer | 1 | Spark plug | buy |
| KO3221 | Rectifier-Regulator Tester | 1 | Starter | buy |
| KO3222 | Vacuum/Pressure Tester | 1 | Spark plug | buy |
| KO3223 | Vacuum/Pressure Tester | 1 | Coolant filter | buy |
| KO3226 | Electric Starter Service Kit | 1 | Battery | buy |
| X-708-1 | Oil Drain Plugs | Oil filter | buy | |
| 25 462 17-S | Roll-over Valve | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 25 597 07-S | RTV Silicone Sealant (Loctite® 5900) | Service part / kit | buy | |
| CV11-16 | Command Engine Vertical Crankshaft Displacement (cc) 460 = 460 cc, 490 = 490 cc Version Code S = Electric Start T = Retractable Start ST = Electric/Retractable Start Variation of Basic Engine | Service part / kit | buy | |
| CV460-465 | Command Engine Vertical Crankshaft Displacement (cc) 460 = 460 cc, 490 = 490 cc Version Code S = Electric Start T = Retractable Start ST = Electric/Retractable Start Variation of Basic Engine | Service part / kit | buy | |
| CV490-495 | Command Engine Vertical Crankshaft Displacement (cc) 460 = 460 cc, 490 = 490 cc Version Code S = Electric Start T = Retractable Start ST = Electric/Retractable Start Variation of Basic Engine | Service part / kit | buy | |
| KO3218 | Ammeter Set | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| KO3219 | Cylinder Leakdown Tester | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| KO3220 | Oil Pressure Test Kit | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| OEM6200 | Spanner Wrench | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | |||
| Standby |
Available documents
Owner's manualParts manualService manual