It has a small lever. In the picture it is the silver lever on the right side under the fuel tank.
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Kohler Command Pro Horizontal Engine - 208cc, 3/4in. x 2 7/16in. Shaft, Model# PA-CH270-3152

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- User-Friendly Maintenance with interference-free PTO face, dual oil fills and drains
- No-tool-required-all season air cleaner
- Easy-access throttle, choke and shutoff
- Oil Sentry™ automatic low oil engine shutdown system
- Carburetor bowl drain
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What's Included
- (1) Engine
Features + Benefits
- User-Friendly Maintenance with interference-free PTO face, dual oil fills and drains
- No-tool-required-all season air cleaner
- Easy-access throttle, choke and shutoff
- Oil Sentry™ automatic low oil engine shutdown system
- Carburetor bowl drain
- High power performance from overhead valve design, increased displacements and a high-inertia flywheel
- Extended run times, thanks to a large metal fuel tank and chrome-plated cap and a swirl induction combustion chamber
- Quiet, smooth operation from an oversized muffler with heat shield, a mechanical governor, a sound-deadening alloy crankcase and a silenced air intake
- Easy dependable starts, thanks to the electronic ignition system, automatic compression release, dual ball bearings and an indexable easy pull recoil starter
- Reliable, long-life design with Quad-Clean™ heavy-duty cyclonic air cleaner, warm air intake system for cold weather operation, a cast iron cylinder bore, a steel-forged crankshaft and a Stellite-faced exhaust valve
- Water trap separates moisture in fuel
- 3 fuel filters: fill neck, in tank and carburetor inlet
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
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item# | 706028 |
Brand | Kohler |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 3 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 43.2 LB |
Engine Displacement | 208 cc |
Engine Type | Command Pro OHV |
Shaft Diameter | 3/4 in |
Shaft Diameter Metric | 61.722 mm |
Shaft Length | 2.43 in |
Shaft Length Metric | 61.722 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Start Type | Recoil |
Shaft Keyway | 5/16-24 28 UNF in |
Net Torque | 10.5 ft-lbs. |
PTO Height | 4.173 in |
Cylinders (qty.) | 1 |
Cylinder Bore | Cast Iron |
Net Power Output | 7 HP |
Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Tank | Yes |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 4 qt |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Oil Capacity | 0.63 qt |
Low Oil Shutdown | Yes |
Low Oil Alert | Yes |
Max. RPM | 3,000 |
Grade | 87 |
CARB Approved | Yes |
Shaft Rotation (From PTO Shaft Side) | Counter Clockwise |
Governor System | Mechanical |
Ignition System | Electronic |
Carburetor | Float |
Lubrication System | Splash |
Bearing Type | Ball |
Auto Compression Release | Yes |
Cooling System | Air |
Bore | 2.8 in |
Stroke | 2.1 in |
Air Cleaner Type | Single Element |
Fuel Filter | Yes |
Muffler Included | Yes |
Product Weight | 38.5 lb |
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· 13 years ago
How do you operate the throttle / governer?
I will be using this motor to run a fan on a small flats boat. how will I manually adjust the engine speed / throttle position? Is the throttle control on the engine, or do I need to buy a separate cable?
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Joseph1234· 9 years ago
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ProductExpert6· 13 years ago
The throttle is on the engine. There is a lever that you can just move up and down to adjust the speed.
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· 2 years ago
what is the hp equivalent of 208 cubic inches?
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ProductExpert13· 2 years ago
The horsepower output is 7.
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· 9 years ago
Does this have a charging system?
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ProductExpert31· 9 years ago
This recoil start engine does not have a charging system.
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· 10 years ago
Is there a tapped hole in the shaft if so what are the dimentions?
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ProductExpert11· 10 years ago
This engine's shaft is tapped at the end. The hole is 5/16"-24 TPI (threads per inch).
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· 11 years ago
electric starter
can a electric starter be put on this modle?
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ProductExpert41· 11 years ago
A electric starter can not be installed onto this Kohler engine.
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· 12 years ago
what are the mounting base dimensions for the Kohler Pro 7 engine?
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ProductExpert6· 12 years ago
The mounting base dimensions would be 6.38" x 3.15".
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· 13 years ago
Approx. how many HP is this motor ?
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ProductExpert12· 13 years ago
Due to government regulations, we are unable to provide the HP on an engine. The cc rating shown is a more accurate measurement.
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· 13 years ago
Does the crankshaft P.T.O. side have a threaded hole in it for pulley retention?
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ProductExpert37· 13 years ago
This Kohler Command Pro Horizontal Engine has a keyway and a hole in the end of it, so it can be used for pulley retention.
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· 13 years ago
do i need to run break in oil in this engine
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ProductExpert6· 13 years ago
The engine does not need to be run with break in oil. Just use the normal engine oil and do normal engine maintenance. The oil should be changed at 5-10 hours use.
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· 13 years ago
Specific applications?
The specs seem perfect for my Troy Bilt tiller, but only mentions pressure washers and log splitters. Is the oil capacity too low to operate at an angle when tilling?
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ProductExpert43· 13 years ago
The Kohler Command Pro hHorizontal engine can also be used in a tiller application.
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Specifications
208 cc
118 cc
118 cc
179 cc
Command Pro OHV
GX Series OHV Commercial-duty
GX Series OHV Commercial-duty
OHV
3/4 in
3/4 in
3/4 in
3/4 in
61.722 mm
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19.05 mm
2.43 in
2.43 in
2.09 in
2.43 in
61.722 mm
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61.7 mm
Gasoline
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Recoil
Recoil
Recoil
Recoil
5/16-24 28 UNF in
0.18 in
0.25 in
1-51/64 in
10.5 ft-lbs.
5.4 ft-lbs.
5.4 ft-lbs.
9.5 ft-lbs.
4.173 in
4.17 in
4.17 in
4.17 in
1
1
1
1
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
2.56
7 HP
3.5 HP
3.5 HP
3.7 HP
8.5:1
8.5:1
8.5:1
8.5:1
Yes
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Yes
4 qt
2.1 qt
2.1 qt
3.49 qt
0.63 qt
0.59 qt
0.59 qt
0.58 qt
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3,000
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87
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Yes
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Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Mechanical
Centrifugal Mechanical
Centrifugal Mechanical
Yes
Electronic
Electronic
Electronic
Transitorical Configuration
Float
Float
Float
Carburated
Splash
Splash
Splash
Splash
Ball
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Ball
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air
Air
Air
Air
2.8 in
2.4 in
2.4 in
2.55 in
2.1 in
1.7 in
1.7 in
2.125 in
Single Element
Dual Element
Dual Element
Foam+paper
Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
38.5 lb
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Q-type
H-type
SAE J609EXT3 Straight Key W/shaft Dia.: 19.050mm (0.750in.) - Nominal
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Manual
Manual
Manual
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Remote
Remote
Adjustable
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No
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3.625 in
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6.378 in
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3.15 in
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