Specifications
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ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Kohler engine identification numbers (model, specification and serial) should be referenced for efficient repair,
ordering correct parts, and engine replacement.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
3,6
CH940
CH960
CH980
CH1000
Bore
90 mm (3.54 in.)
Stroke
78.5 mm (3.1 in.)
Displacement
999 cc (61 cu. in.)
Oil Capacity (refill)
1.9 L (2 U.S. qt.)
Maximum Angle of Operation (@ full oil level)
4
25°
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3,5
CH940
CH960
CH980
CH1000
Blower Housing and Sheet Metal
M6 Screw
New, Untapped Hole (casting)
Used, Tapped Hole (casting)
New, Extruded Hole (sheet metal)
Used, Extruded Hole (sheet metal)
Mounting Clip (valley baffle)
10.7 N·m (95 in. lb.)
7.3 N·m (65 in. lb.)
2.5 N·m (22 in. lb.)
2.0 N·m (18 in. lb.)
2.5 N·m (22 in. lb.)
Carburetor, Intake Manifold, and Air Cleaner
Intake Manifold Mounting Fastener (torque in 2 increments)
first to 16.9 N·m (150 in. lb.)
finally to 22.6 N·m (200 in. lb.)
Carburetor/Air Cleaner Mounting Nut
11.3 N·m (100 in. lb.)
Carburetor Fuel Bowl Screw
2.5 N·m (22 in. lb.) ± 0.3 N·m (3 in. lb.)
Air Cleaner Mounting Screw (into intake manifold)
11.3 N·m (100 in. lb.)
Closure Plate
Closure Plate Fastener
25.6 N·m (227 in. lb.)
Connecting Rod
Cap Fastener (torque in increments)
11.6 N·m (103 in. lb.)
Control Bracket
Mounting Screw (into intake manifold from air cleaner)
10.2 N·m (90 in. lb.)
3
Values are in Metric units. Values in parentheses are English equivalents.
4
Exceeding maximum angle of operation may cause engine damage from insufficient lubrication.
5
Lubricate threads with engine oil prior to assembly.
6
Any and all horsepower (hp) references by Kohler are Certified Power Ratings and per SAE J1940 & J1995 hp
standards. Details on Certified Power Ratings can be found at KohlerEngines.com.
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CH940
Command Engine
Horizontal Shaft
Numerical Designation
Specification
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CH940-0001
Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4323500328
Year Manufactured Code
Factory Code
Code
Year
43 2013
44 2014
45 2015