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ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Kohler engine identi
fi
cation numbers (model, speci
fi
cation and serial) should be referenced for ef
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cient repair,
ordering correct parts, and engine replacement.
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RH265
2000 Series Engine
Numerical Designation
Speci
fi
cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RH265-0001
Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4323500328
Year Manufactured Code
Factory Code
Code
Year
43
2013
44
2014
45
2014
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
3,6
RH255, RH265
Bore
68 mm (2.7 in.)
Stroke
54 mm (2.1 in.)
Displacement
196 cc (12.0 cu. in.)
Oil Capacity (re
fi
ll)
0.6 L (0.63 U.S. qt.)
Maximum Angle of Operation (@ full oil level)
4
25°
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3,5
RH255, RH265
Air Cleaner Base/Carburetor
Mounting Nut
8 N·m (70.8 in. lb.)
Stud
10 N·m (88.5 in. lb.)
Blower Housing/Retractable Starter Assembly and Sheet Metal
M6 Screw
8 N·m (70.8 in. lb.)
M6 Nut
8 N·m (70.8 in. lb.)
Connecting Rod
Cap Fastener (torque in increments)
12 N·m (106 in. lb.)
Crankcase
Oil Drain Plug
18 N·m (13 ft. lb.)
Closure Plate Screw
24 N·m (212 in. lb.)
Cylinder Head
Fastener (torque in 2 increments)
fi
rst to 12 N·m (106 in. lb.)
fi
nally to 24 N·m (212 in. lb.)
Flywheel
Retaining Nut
74 N·m (655 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 insuf
fi
cient lubrication.
5
Lubricate threads with engine oil prior to assembly.
6
Any and all horsepower (hp) references by Kohler are Certi
fi
ed Power Ratings and per SAE J1940 & J1995 hp
standards. Details on Certi
fi
ed Power Ratings can be found at KohlerEngines.com.