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Kohler Command Pro OHV Horizontal Engine, 277CC, 9.5 HP, Model# PA-CH395-3149

Item# 56104
Kohler Command Pro OHV Horizontal Engine, 277CC, 9.5 HP, Model# PA-CH395-3149

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Kohler Command Pro OHV Horizontal Engine, 277CC, 9.5 HP, Model# PA-CH395-3149

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  • Model PA-CH395-3149, 277cc 9.5 HP engine with 1in. dia. x 3.49in.L horizontal shaft
  • OHV overhead valve design
  • Electronic ignition system with easy-pull recoil start
  • 5in. and 6.5in. bolt circles; 7.697in.L x 3.78in.W mounting base
  • Cast iron cylinder bore liner with large metal tank, dual oil fill locations and dual ball bearings

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Product Summary

The Kohler Command Pro® 277CC 9.5 HP OHV Horizontal Engine is an ideal replacement for Honda GX series, Robin Suburu, Kawasaki, B S Vanguard, and other engines. A heavy-duty cyclonic air filtration system features dual season summer/winter use.

What's Included

    (1) Kohler Command Pro OHV Horizontal Engine -- 277CC, Model# PA-CH395-3149

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Features + Benefits

  • Model PA-CH395-3149, 277cc 9.5 HP engine with 1in. dia. x 3.49in.L horizontal shaft
  • OHV overhead valve design
  • Electronic ignition system with easy-pull recoil start
  • 5in. and 6.5in. bolt circles; 7.697in.L x 3.78in.W mounting base
  • Cast iron cylinder bore liner with large metal tank, dual oil fill locations and dual ball bearings
  • Ideal replacement for Honda GX series, Robin Suburu, Kawasaki, Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, and other engines
  • Quad-Clean™ heavy-duty cyclonic air filtration system with dual season summer/winter use
  • Oil Sentry™ automatic low oil engine shutdown system
  • Oversized muffler with heat shield
  • High-inertia flywheel
  • Swirl induction combustion chamber
  • Sound-deadening alloy crankcase and silenced air intake
  • Mechanical governor
  • Easy access throttle, choke and shutoff
  • User-friendly maintenance
  • 3-year limited warranty

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

56104

Brand

Kohler

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

68.0 LB

Engine Displacement

277 cc

Engine Type

OHV

Shaft Diameter

1 in

Shaft Diameter Metric

25.4 mm

Shaft Length

3.49 in

Shaft Length Metric

88.646 mm

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Start Type

Recoil

Shaft Keyway

0.25 in

Net Torque

13.9 ft-lbs.

Crankshaft

Hardened

PTO Height

5.25 in

Cylinders (qty.)

1

Cylinder Bore

Cast Iron

Net Power Output

9.5 HP

Compression Ratio

8.5:1

Fuel Tank

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity

7.39 qt
AttributeSpecification

Oil Capacity

1.16 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

3.1 in

Stroke

2.3 in

Air Cleaner Type

Dual Element

Choke Control

Automatic

Throttle Control

Automatic

Fuel Filter

Yes

Muffler Included

Yes

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Questions & Answers

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  1. What does the PA & CH stand for?

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    1. The PA just means that the engine would ship in a box. The CH indicates this engine is a Kohler Command engine.

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  2. does this motor have the tapered crankshaft and the european 6-bolt mounting pattern?

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    1. The shaft is not tapered. The engine will come with a straight shaft. There are multiple bolt patterns on the engine which will be a 5" and 6.5" bolt circle. It is not a European 6 bolt mount.

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  3. Is the engine setup for Natural gas-propane or do you add the tri-fuel kit at extra cost?

    1 answer

    1. This engine is for gasoline only. A tri-fuel kit is not available for this engine.

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  4. what is the valve lash on a CH395

    1 answer

    1. The valve lash for this engine is 0.0762/0.127 mm (0.003/0.005 in.)

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  5. I am replacing one just like this but with electric start can I put my starter on it?

    1 answer

    1. This engine is not designed to be set up for electric start.

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  6. Is this engine Made In USA or Imported?

    1 answer

    1. This engine is an import from China.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

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