Kohler Command CV17-745 Engine Service Manual

Kohler Command CV17-745 Service Manual Overview

• Covers the 1991–2005 Kohler Command CV17, CV18, CV20, CV22, CV25, CV26, CV730, CV740, and CV745 engines with vertical crankshaft configurations
• Official Kohler publication P/N TP-2450-B, revised version
• Features 12 detailed troubleshooting flow charts and 96 pages of technical specifications, exploded-view schematics, and sensor diagnostic testing procedures
• File delivered as a direct download the moment payment clears
• Indexed PDF search covers every chapter and appendix
• Detailed coverage includes the EFI system, mechanical governor adjustments, ignition modules, and internal engine component tolerances
• This 1991–2005 Kohler Command service manual is the definitive reference for servicing the V-twin engine line, including both carbureted and EFI fuel management architectures across all listed displacements.

Component and System Documentation

This manual details the disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of the Kohler Command V-twin engine series. Major chapters focus on the lubrication system, including pump specifications and oil cooler maintenance, alongside extensive electrical system diagnostics. Technical content spans the complete fuel management spectrum, detailing float circuits for Nikki and Keihin carburetors, fuel pump performance data, and the intricate sensor-based diagnostics required for the electronic fuel injection systems used on late-model units.

Engine Specification and Testing Data

Specifications provided include valve stem-to-guide running clearances, piston-to-cylinder bore tolerances, and critical torque settings for fasteners ranging from M4 to M14. Cylinder head bolt torque values are documented in a multi-stage sequence, with final-stage values specified at 41.8 N·m (370 in. lb.). Valve clearance for the intake is listed at 0.038–0.076 mm in the cylinder head specification table. The speed sensor air gap must be verified within a 1.25–1.75 mm range for EFI-equipped engines to function correctly. Spark plug torque is documented at 24.4–29.8 N·m (18–22 ft. lb.) for all models. An official 1991–2005 Kohler Command service manual covering these vertical crankshaft engines, documenting ignition, lubrication, and EFI specifications essential for the CV-series product range.