Engine identification numbers, Model designation, Operating instructions – Kohler Command CH620 User Manual

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Engine Identification Numbers

When ordering parts, or in any communication
involving an engine, always give the Model,
Specification, and Serial Numbers
of the engine.

The engine identification numbers appear on a decal
affixed to the engine shrouding. Include letter suffixes, if
there are any. Record your engine identification numbers
on an identification label below (Figure 5) for future
reference.

The Emission Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Control or Air Index label indicates the
number of operating hours for which the engine has
been shown to meet Federal and CARB emission
requirements. The following table provides the Engine
Compliance Period (in hours) associated with the
category descriptor found on the certification label.

Emission Compliance Period (Hours)

EPA

CARB

Category C
250 hours

Moderate
125 hours

Category B
500 hours

Category A
1000 hours

Intermediate
250 hours

Extended
500* hours

*Extended hours for Model CH750 is 1000.

Refer to certification label for engine displacement.

Exhaust Emission Control System for models CH18/
CH620, CH20/CH640, CH23/CH680, CH730, CH740,
CH750 is EM. Exhaust Emission Control System for
models CH26/CH735 and CH745 are EM, O2S, ECM,
MFI.

Model Designation

Model CH20S for example: C designates Command
engine, H designates horizontal crankshaft, and 20
designates horsepower. Some model numbers (CH730)
use a numerical designation rather than horsepower.
A letter suffix designates a specific version as follows:

Suffix

Designates

S

Electric Start

ST

Electric Start/Retractable Start

QS

Quiet Model/Electric Start

EP

Electric Plant

CS

Clutch Model/Electric Start

Operating Instructions

Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this
engine powers.

Pre-Start Checklist

• Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfill.

• Check fuel level. Add fuel if low.

• Check cooling air intake areas and external

surfaces of engine. Make sure they are clean and
unobstructed.

• Check that the air cleaner components and all

shrouds, equipment covers, and guards are in
place and securely fastened.

For Models CH18-CH745

IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE MEETS EMISSION REGS FOR U.S. EPA 2005 AND
LATER AND EC STAGE II (SN:4) SI SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES
AND CA 2005 AND LATER LSI ENGINES

EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD:
EPA:
CERTIFIED ON:
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HP RATING,
SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FAMILY
TYPE APP
DISPL (CC)
MODEL NO.
SPEC. NO.
SERIAL NO.
BUILD DATE

OEM PROD. NO.

For Model CH750

Figure 5. Engine Identification Label.

KOHLER CO. KOHLER, WISCONSIN USA

1-800-544-2444 KohlerEngines.com

N11236

IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH2 AND EC STAGE II (SN:4)
EMISSION REGS FOR SI SORE NOT FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA
UNLESS PREEMPT PER SEC. 209(e)(1) of CAA

KOHLER CO. KOHLER, WISCONSIN USA

EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD:
EPA:
CERTIFIED ON:
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HP RATING, SAFETY,
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FAMILY
TYPE APP
DISPL (CC)
MODEL NO.
SPEC. NO.
SERIAL NO.
BUILD DATE

OEM PROD. NO.

N11236

1-800-544-2444 KohlerEngines.com

IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH2, EC STAGE II (SN:4) AND CA
2008 AND LATER EXH EMISSION REGS FOR SI SORE

EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD:
EPA:

CARB:

CERTIFIED ON:
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HP RATING, SAFETY,
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FAMILY
TYPE APP
DISPL (CC)
MODEL NO.
SPEC. NO.
SERIAL NO.
BUILD DATE

OEM PROD. NO.

N11236

1-800-544-2444 KohlerEngines.com

KOHLER CO. KOHLER, WISCONSIN USA

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