1.3
Section 1
Safety and General Information
1
Engine Identification Numbers
When ordering parts, or in any communication
involving an engine, always give the
Model,
Specification, and Serial Numbers,
including letter
suffixes if any.
The engine identification numbers appear on a decal,
or decals, affixed to the engine shrouding. See Figure
1-1. An explanation of these numbers is shown in
Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2. Explanation of Engine Identification Numbers.
Figure 1-1. Engine Identification Decal Location.
B. Spec. No.
Engine Model Code
Code
Model
16
CH11
19
CH12.5
22
CH13
18
CH14
44
CH15
45
CH16
Variation of
Basic Engine
1903
A. Model No.
Command Engine
Horizontal Crankshaft
Horsepower
11 = 11 HP
12.5 = 12.5 HP
13 = 13 HP
14 = 14 HP
15 = 15 HP
16 = 16 HP
Version Code
S = Electric Start
T = Retractable Start
ST = Electric/Retractable Start
GT = Generator Application/Retractable Start
GS = Generator Application/Electric Start
PT = Pump/Retractable Start
RT = Gear Reduction/Retractable Start
C H 12.5 ST
Factory Code
C. Serial No.
Year Manufactured Code
Code
Year
20
1990
21
1991
22
1992
23
1993
24
1994
25
1995
26
1996
27
1997
28
1998
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MODEL NO.
SPEC. NO.
SERIAL NO.
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR
SAFETY, MAINTENANCE SPECS
AND ADJUSTMENTS. FOR SALES
AND SERVICE IN US/CANADA
CALL: 1-800-544-2444.
www.kohlerengines.com
KOHLER CO. KOHLER, WI USA
CH12.5ST
1903
2005810334
A
B
C
Identification
Decal
Code
Year
29
1999
30
2000
31
2001
32
2002
33
2003
34
2004
35
2005
36
2006
37
2007