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CV17-CV25, CV620-CV730, CV740, CV750
Service Manual
2 Safety
3 Maintenance
5 Specifications
16 Tools and Aids
19 Troubleshooting
23 Air Cleaner/Intake
24 Fuel System
30 Governor System
31 Lubrication System
33 Electrical System
49 Starter System
58 Disassembly/Inspection and Service
75 Reassembly
IMPORTANT: Read all safety precautions and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Refer to operating
instruction of equipment that this engine powers.
Ensure engine is stopped and level before performing any maintenance or service.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage.
CAUTION: A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage.
NOTE: is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information.
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause
fires and severe burns.
Do not fill fuel tank while
engine is hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and its vapors can explode if
ignited. Store gasoline only in
approved containers, in well
ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or flames.
Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes
in contact with hot parts or sparks
from ignition. Never use gasoline
as a cleaning agent.
WARNING
Rotating Parts can cause
severe injury.
Stay away while engine is
in operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and
clothing away from all moving
parts to prevent injury. Never
operate engine with covers,
shrouds, or guards removed.
WARNING
Carbon Monoxide can
cause severe nausea,
fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust
fumes. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed
spaces.
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is odorless,
colorless, and can cause death if
inhaled.
WARNING
Accidental Starts can
cause severe injury or
death.
Disconnect and ground
spark plug lead(s) before
servicing.
Before working on engine or
equipment, disable engine as
follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug
lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (–)
battery cable from battery.
WARNING
Hot Parts can cause
severe burns.
Do not touch engine while
operating or just after
stopping.
Never operate engine with heat
shields or guards removed.
WARNING
Cleaning Solvents can
cause severe injury or
death.
Use only in well ventilated
areas away from ignition
sources.
Carburetor cleaners and solvents
are extremely flammable. Follow
cleaner manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions on its proper and
safe use. Never use gasoline as a
cleaning agent.
CAUTION
Electrical Shock can
cause injury.
Do not touch wires while
engine is running.
CAUTION
Damaging Crankshaft
and Flywheel can cause
personal injury.
Using improper procedures can
lead to broken fragments. Broken
fragments could be thrown from
engine. Always observe and use
precautions and procedures when
installing flywheel.
WARNING
Uncoiling Spring can
cause severe injury.
Wear safety goggles or
face protection when
servicing retractable
starter.
Retractable starters contain a
powerful, recoil spring that is
under tension. Always wear safety
goggles when servicing retractable
starters and carefully follow
instructions in Retractable Starter
for relieving spring tension.
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Safety

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Before working on engine or equipment, disable engine as
follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnect
negative (–) battery cable from battery.
Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or
death.
Disconnect and ground spark plug lead(s)
before servicing.
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair
establishment or individual; however, warranty repairs must be performed by a Kohler authorized dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Weekly
● Check heavy-duty air cleaner element. Air Cleaner/Intake
Every 25 Hours or Annually¹
● Service/replace low-profile precleaner. Air Cleaner/Intake
Every 100 Hours or Annually¹
● Replace low-profile air cleaner element. Air Cleaner/Intake
● Change oil. Lubrication System
● Remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling areas. Air Cleaner/Intake
● Check oil cooler fins, clean as necessary (if equipped). Lubrication System
Every 200 Hours
● Change oil filter. Lubrication System
● Replace fuel filter.
Every 250 Hours¹
● Replace heavy-duty air cleaner element and check inner element. Air Cleaner/Intake
Every 500 Hours¹
● Replace heavy-duty inner air cleaner element. Air Cleaner/Intake
● Replace spark plugs and set gap. Electrical System
Every 500 Hours
2
● Have crankshaft spline lubricated.
1
Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.
2
Have a Kohler authorized dealer perform this service.
REPAIRS/SERVICE PARTS
Kohler genuine service parts can be purchased from Kohler authorized dealers. To find a local Kohler authorized
dealer visit KohlerEngines.com or call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).
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Maintenance

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend use of Kohler oils for best performance.
Other high-quality detergent oils (including synthetic)
of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SJ
or higher are acceptable. Select viscosity based on
air temperature at time of operation as shown in table
below.
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe
burns.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or flames. Spilled fuel could ignite
if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from
ignition. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
NOTE: E15, E20 and E85 are NOT approved and
should NOT be used; effects of old, stale or
contaminated fuel are not warrantable.
Fuel must meet these requirements:
● Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
● Octane rating of 87 (R+M)/2 or higher.
● Research Octane Number (RON) 90 octane minimum.
● Gasoline up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded is
acceptable.
● Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded
gasoline blend (max 15% MTBE by volume) are
approved.
● Do not add oil to gasoline.
● Do not overfill fuel tank.
● Do not use gasoline older than 30 days.
STORAGE
If engine will be out of service for 2 months or more
follow procedure below.
1. Add Kohler PRO Series fuel treatment or equivalent
to fuel tank. Run engine 2-3 minutes to get stabilized
fuel into fuel system (failures due to untreated fuel
are not warrantable).
2. Change oil while engine is still warm from operation.
Remove spark plug(s) and pour about 1 oz. of
engine oil into cylinder(s). Replace spark plug(s) and
crank engine slowly to distribute oil.
3. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.
4. Store engine in a clean, dry place.
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Maintenance

Dimensions in millimeters.
Inch equivalents shown in [ ].
Engine Dimensions with Low-Profile Air Cleaner
Specifications
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Dimensions in millimeters.
Inch equivalents shown in [ ].
Engine Dimensions with Commercial Mower Air Cleaner
Specifications
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Dimensions in millimeters.
Inch equivalents shown in [ ].
Engine Dimensions with Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner
93.30
[3.673]
EXHAUST
PORT #1
73.30
[2.886]
EXHAUST
PORT #2
OIL DRAIN PLUG
3/8 NPT (INCH)
40.80
[1.606]
ENGINE MOUNTING
SURFACE
14.20
[.559]
317.77
[12.511]
377.59
[14.866]
155.30
[6.114]
SPARK PLUG
424.75
[16.722]
89.94
[3.541]
134.97
[5.314]
15.76
[.621]
495.31
[19.501]
45.59
[1.795]
126.31
[4.973]
OIL FILL &
DIPSTICK
MOUNTING
HOLE “A”
15.75
[.620]
OIL FILTER
REMOVAL
301.77
[11.881]
130.03
[5.119]
AIR FILTER COVER
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
SAFTY AIR FILTER
ELEMENT REMOVAL
PRIMARY AIR FILTER
ELEMENT REMOVAL
AIR FILTER RAIN
CAP REMOVAL
SPARK PLUG
FUEL
FILTER
275.56
[10.849]
15.80
[.622]
SPARK PLUG
417.59
[16.441]
529.91
[20.863]
CRANKSHAFT
89.41
[3.520]
241.66
[9.514]
77.68
[3.058]
334.19
[13.157]
50.00
[1.969]
EXHAUST
PORT #1
2X 89.41
[3.520]
2X 72.85
[2.868]
M8 X 1.25
4 STUDS
SOLENOID
SHIFT STARTER
MOUNTING HOLE “A”
4X Ø 9.20 [.362] THRU
Ø 254.00 [10.00] B.C.
104.02
[4.095]
50.00
[1.969]
EXHAUST
PORT #2
30˚
30˚
405.97
[15.983]
247.90
[9.760]
REGULATOR
RECTIFIER
135.30
[5.327]
SPARK
PLUG
52.76
[2.077]
OIL FILTER
14.44
[.569]
96.37
[3.794]
MOUNTING
HOLE “A”
26.41
[1.040]
405.97
[15.983]
OIL DRAIN PLUG
3/8 NPT (INCH)
85.50
[3.366]
KEYWAY
7/16-20 UNF 2B (INCH)
38.1 [1.500]
1/4 IN. SQ KEYWAY
Ø 28.56
[1.125]
ENGINE MOUNTING
SURFACE
449.63
[17.702]
PULSE FUEL
PUMP
OIL COOLER
Specifications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
3,6
CV17 CV18/CV20/
CV22/
CV620/CV621/
CV640/CV641
CV22/CV23/
CV620
7
/
CV640
7
/
CV670/CV680
CV25/
CV730/
CV740
CV750
Bore 73 mm
(2.87 in.)
77 mm
(3.03 in.)
80 mm
(3.15 in.)
83 mm (3.27 in.)
Stroke 67 mm (2.64 in.) 69 mm
(2.7 in.)
Displacement 561 cc
(34 cu. in.)
624 cc
(38 cu. in.)
674 cc
(41 cu. in.)
725 cc
(44 cu. in.)
747 cc
(46 cu. in.)
Oil Capacity (refill) 1.6-1.8 L (1.7-1.9 U.S. qt.)
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Kohler engine identification numbers (model, specification and serial) should be referenced for efficient repair,
ordering correct parts, and engine replacement.
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CV620
Command Engine
Vertical Shaft
Numerical Designation
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CV620-0001
Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4623500328
Year Manufactured Code Factory Code
Code Year
46 2016
47 2017
48 2018
Maximum Angle of Operation (@ full oil level)
4
25°
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3,5
CV17 CV18/CV20/
CV22/
CV620/CV621/
CV640/CV641
CV22/CV23/
CV620/
CV640/
CV670/CV680
CV25/
CV730/
CV740
CV750
Blower Housing and Sheet Metal
M5 Fasteners 6.2 N·m (55 in. lb.) into new holes
4.0 N·m (35 in. lb.) into used holes
M6 Fasteners 10.7 N·m (95 in. lb.) into new holes
7.3 N·m (65 in. lb.) into used holes
Carburetor and Intake Manifold
Intake Manifold Mounting Fastener (torque in
2 increments)
first to 7.4 N·m (66 in. lb.)
finally to 9.9 N·m (88 in. lb.)
Carburetor Mounting Nut 6.2-7.3 N·m (55-65 in. lb.)
Connecting Rod
Cap Fastener (torque in increments)
8 mm straight shank
8 mm step-down
6 mm straight shank
22.7 N·m (200 in. lb.)
14.7 N·m (130 in. lb.)
11.3 N·m (100 in. lb.)
3
Values are in Metric units. Values in parentheses are English equivalents.
4
Exceeding maximum angle of operation may cause engine damage from insufficient lubrication.
5
Lubricate threads with engine oil prior to assembly.
6
Any and all horsepower (hp) references by Kohler are Certified Power Ratings and per SAE J1940 & J1995 hp
standards. Details on Certified Power Ratings can be found at KohlerEngines.com.
7
CV620/CV640 engines changed from 624cc to 674cc; displacement can be confirmed on engine nameplate.
Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3,5
CV17 CV18/CV20/
CV22/
CV620/CV621/
CV640/CV641
CV22/CV23/
CV620/
CV640/
CV670/CV680
CV25/
CV730/
CV740
CV750
Crankcase
Breather Cover Fastener 11.3 N·m (100 in. lb.) into new holes
7.3 N·m (65 in. lb.) into used holes
Oil Drain Plug 13.6 N·m (10 ft. lb.)
Cylinder Head
Head Fastener
Nut (torque in 2 increments) first to 16.9 N·m (150 in. lb.)
finally to 35.5 N·m (315 in. lb.)
Bolt (torque in 2 increments) first to 22.6 N·m (200 in. lb.)
finally to 41.8 N·m (370 in. lb.)
Rocker Arm Screw
Black Screw (M6x1.0x34)
Silver Screw (M6x1.0x45)
18.1 N·m (160 in. lb.)
13.6 N·m (120 in. lb.)
Flywheel
Fan Fastener 9.9 N·m (88 in. lb.)
Flywheel Retaining Screw 66.4 N·m (49 ft. lb.)
Fuel Pump
Fastener 2.3 N·m (20 in. lb.)
Governor
Lever Nut 6.8 N·m (60 in. lb.)
Ignition
Spark Plug 27 N·m (20 ft. lb.)
Module Fastener 4.0-6.2 N·m (35-55 in. lb.)
Rectifier-Regulator Fastener 1.4 N·m (12.6 in. lb.)
Muffler
Retaining Nuts 24.4 N·m (216 in. lb.)
Oil Cooler
Adapter Nipple 27 N·m (20 ft. lb.)
Oil Sentry
™
Pressure Switch 4.5 N·m (40 in. lb.)
Oil Pan
Fastener 24.4 N·m (216 in. lb.)
Solenoid (Starter)
Mounting Hardware
Nippondenso Starter
Delco-Remy Starter
6.0-9.0 N·m (53-79 in. lb.)
4.0-6.0 N·m (35-53 in. lb.)
Nut, Positive (+) Brush Lead
Nippondenso Starter
Delco-Remy Starter
8.0-12.0 N·m (71-106 in. lb.)
8.0-11.0 N·m (71-97 in. lb.)
3
Values are in Metric units. Values in parentheses are English equivalents.
5
Lubricate threads with engine oil prior to assembly.
Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3,5
CV17 CV18/CV20/
CV22/
CV620/CV621/
CV640/CV641
CV22/CV23/
CV620/
CV640/
CV670/CV680
CV25/
CV730/
CV740
CV750
Speed Control Bracket
Fastener 10.7 N·m (95 in. lb.) into new holes
7.3 N·m (65 in. lb.) into used holes
Starter Assembly
Thru Bolt
Inertia Drive
Nippondenso Solenoid Shift
Delco-Remy Solenoid Shift
4.5-5.7 N·m (40-50 in. lb.)
4.5-7.5 N·m (40-84 in. lb.)
5.6-9.0 N·m (49-79 in. lb.)
Mounting Screw 15.3 N·m (135 in. lb.)
Brush Holder Mounting Screw Delco-Remy 2.5-3.3 N·m (22-29 in. lb.)
Stator
Mounting Screw 6.2 N·m (55 in. lb.)
Valve Cover
Gasket Style Cover Fastener 3.4 N·m (30 in. lb.)
Black O-ring Style Cover
With shoulder screws
With flange screws and spacers
5.6 N·m (50 in. lb.)
9.9 N·m (88 in. lb.)
Yellow or Brown O-ring Style Cover
With integral metal spacers 6.2 N·m (55 in. lb.)
CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
3
CV17 CV18/CV20/
CV22/
CV620/CV621/
CV640/CV641
CV22/CV23/
CV620/
CV640/
CV670/CV680
CV25/
CV730/
CV740
CV750
Camshaft
End Play (with shim) 0.076/0.127 mm (0.0030/0.0050 in.)
Running Clearance 0.025/0.063 mm (0.0010/0.0025 in.)
Bore I.D.
New
Max. Wear Limit
20.000/20.025 mm (0.7874/0.7884 in.)
20.038 mm (0.7889 in.)
Bearing Surface O.D.
New
Max. Wear Limit
19.962/19.975 mm (0.7859/0.7864 in.)
19.959 mm (0.7858 in.)
Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod-to-Crankpin Running
Clearance
New
Max. Wear Limit
0.030/0.055 mm (0.0012/0.0022 in.)
0.070 mm (0.0028 in.)
Connecting Rod-to-Crankpin Side Clearance 0.26/0.63 mm (0.0102/0.0248 in.)
Connecting Rod-to-Piston Pin Running
Clearance
0.015/0.028 mm (0.0006/0.0011 in.)
Piston Pin End I.D.
New
Max. Wear Limit
17.015/17.023 mm (0.6699/0.6702 in.)
17.036 mm (0.6707 in.)
3
Values are in Metric units. Values in parentheses are English equivalents.
5
Lubricate threads with engine oil prior to assembly.
Specifications
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