Kohler CV11-16 / CV460-465 / CV490-495 Service Manual
Covers CV11-16, CV460-465, CV490-495 Command engines with detailed service procedures for engine components, systems, and troubleshooting. Includes part numbers for repair. Ref: TP-2339-D
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Kohler Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Kohler CV11, Kohler CV12.5, Kohler CV13, Kohler CV14, Kohler CV15, Kohler CV16, Kohler CV460, Kohler CV465, Kohler CV490, Kohler CV495
Sub-models / Variants: Command Series, Vertical Crankshaft, Electric Start, Retractable Start, LPG-fueled variants, Smart Spark equipped variants
Build Years: 1991–2002
Serial Numbers: 2105810334 (example format provided in document)
Technical Data:
- Cylinder Bore: 87 mm (CV11-14, CV460-465) or 90 mm (CV15, CV16, CV490-495)
- Stroke: 67 mm (CV11-16) or 77 mm (CV460-465, CV490-495)
- Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
- Oil Capacity: 1.9 L (2.0 U.S. qt.)
- Spark Plug Gap: 1.02 mm (0.040 in.) for most models; 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) for CV11-14 LP, CV16
- Cylinder Head Fastener Torque: 40.7 N·m (30 ft. lb.)
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Kohler Command CV11–CV16 and CV460–CV495 Service Manual
- Covers 1991–2002 Kohler Command series engines, including CV11 through CV16 and CV460/465/490/495 vertical crankshaft variants
- Original OEM publication, form number or specific revision code not identified in document
- Contains 26 detailed sections with technical specifications, component identification, and maintenance schedules for lubrication, fuel, and electrical systems
- Stored against your account so you can retrieve it after a hard-drive loss
- Full-text search finds any part number in seconds
- This publication provides the necessary tolerance charts and wear limits required for internal engine reconditioning or teardown review
Engine Service and Diagnostic Content
This service publication details the maintenance and technical requirements for the Kohler Command vertical crankshaft engine series. The manual covers lubrication system service, including pressure relief valve maintenance and Gerotor oil pump inspection. It also includes comprehensive troubleshooting guides for fuel delivery, governor hunting, and electrical charging circuit malfunctions. Each chapter is structured for identification of engine subsystems, from the air intake and cooling components to the ignition system, with specific documentation on the Smart Spark module and its diagnostic procedures.
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Detailed specification tables provide tolerances for cylinder bores, piston clearances, and crankshaft journals. Engine data lists torque requirements for assembly, such as 40.7 N·m (30 ft. lb.) for cylinder head fasteners and 13.6 N·m (10 ft. lb.) for the oil drain plug. The electrical section details resistance values for ignition modules, which range from 7,900 to 18,400 ohms for secondary windings. Valve clearance and hydraulic lifter specifications are included for top-end service, along with what an OEM service publication covers regarding engine assembly and reconditioning thresholds.
Note: All service data shown here is for reference only — qualified technicians and the original OEM documentation remain the authoritative source for any hands-on work.
An official Kohler Command series engine workshop manual covering the 1991–2002 CV11-16, CV460-465, and CV490-495 models, documenting engine, chassis, electrical, and fuel-system specifications for vertical crankshaft builds.
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