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Courage Horizontal

SH265

This engine features overhead valve design providing better fuel efficiency and a cast iron cylinder bore and steel forged crankshaft for added protection under load. With dual ball bearings for effortless starting and dual oil fills and drains, maintenance is a breeze.

HP
Shaft
Cylinders
Cooling
Fuel Type
Status
6.5 Horizontal Single Air Gasoline New
Overview
Features
Engine Uses
Specs
Overview

Professional Grade Design.

Professional-grade features for the consumer. Overhead valve design provides better fuel efficiency and cleaner emissions, cast iron cylinder bore and steel forged crankshaft add protection under load, extending the engine life.

Durable, Long Life Design.

Low oil alert system is standard on this engine letting you know when oil is needed, along with an inline fuel filter to remove dirt and debris before fuel enters the engine. These features in turn add to the life of the engine.

User-Friendly.

No matter the application, the dual oil fills and drains provide the user accessibility to fill and drain the oil from either side of the engine. Along with the large metal fuel tank, easy access controls and no tools required air cleaner, this engine top's the easy-to-use-category.

Reliable Starting.

The large indexable recoil starter and dual ball bearings make starting the engine nearly effortless.

Features

User-Friendly Maintenance.

  • Dual oil fills and drains
  • Dipstick on start side
  • No tools required air cleaner
  • Easy access throttle, choke and shutoff
  • Automatic low oil engine shutdown system
  • Carburetor bowl drain

High Power Performance.

  • Overhead valve design
  • Increased displacements
  • High-inertia flywheel

Extended Run Times.

  • Large metal fuel tank
  • Basin shaped combustion chamber

Quiet, Smooth Operation.

  • Muffler with heat shield
  • Mechanical governor
  • Sound-deadening alloy crankcase
  • Silenced air intake

Easy Dependable Starts.

  • Electronic ignition system
  • Automatic compression release
  • Dual ball bearings
  • Indexable, easy pull recoil starter

Reliability and Long Life Design.

  • Racing-type dual-element air cleaner
  • Cast iron cylinder bore
  • Steel-forged crankshaft
  • Water trap to separate moisture in fuel
  • In neck fuel debris screen
Engine Uses
Recreational Vehicles
Utility Equipment

Equipment Types

This engine powers the following equipment:

  • Go-Kart
  • Dethatcher
Specs

Engine Type:

4-cycle, gasoline, OHV, cast iron cylinder bore, aluminum block

Model
Courage SH265
Max Power @3600 RPM hp (kW) 1 6.5 (4.8)
Displacement cu in (cc) 12 (196)
Bore in (mm) 2.7 (68)
Stroke in (mm) 2.1 (54)
Max Torque lbs. ft (Nm)1 9.2 (12.3)
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Dry Weight lbs (kg) 35.3 (16)
Oil Capacity U.S. quarts (L) 0.63 (0.6)
Lubrication Splash
Dimensions L x W x H in 12.3 x 14.3 x 13.5
Backpressure Limit 2 25
J1995 Power hp (kW) 3 6.1 (4.6)
J1995 Torque lbs ft (Nm) 3 9.6 (13.1)
1 Max Power (hp) and Max Torque (lbs ft) specifications for Kohler general purpose engines are rated pursuant to Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940 based on gross output testing performed according to SAE J1995 without the air cleaner and muffler. Actual engine power and torque are lower and affected by accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, fuel pump, etc.), application, engine speed, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity and altitude) and other factors. This J1940 / J1995 rating provides consistent measurement to customers who may want to control the intake and exhaust features of the engine. For more information, contact Kohler Co. Engine Engineering Department. Kohler Co. reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

2 Inches of H20 @ 3600 RPM WOT

3 J1995 power and torque certified by 3rd Party Witness