Kohler TH16

Kohler TH16The Kohler TH16/TH16S is a 519 cc (31.7 cu·in) V-twin air-cooled four-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine from the Triad series, manufactured by Kohler Co.

The Kohler TH16 engine has an OHC (overhead camshaft) design, an aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, a horizontal PTO-shaft, fuul-pressurized lubrication system, replaceable high-density paper air cleaner. This engine is equipped with a carburetor with a fixed main jet, electronic ignition system (CDI).

A 73.0 mm (2.87 in) cylinder bore and 62.0 mm (2.44 in) piston stroke give the TH16 engine a total of 519 cc of displacement. The compression ratio rating is 7.8:1.

This engine produced 16.2 PS (11.9 KW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 35.5 Nm (3.62 kg·m; 26.2 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of torque.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

  • T – Triad series
  • H – Horizontal PTO shaft
  • 16 – 16.0 HP
  • Version code:
    • S – Electric start

General information

Engine Specifications
Model Triad TH16 / TH16S
Type 4-stroke, OHV, V-twin
Displacement 519 cm 3 (31.7 cu-in)
Max. horsepower 16.2 PS (11.9 KW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque 35.5 Nm (3.62 kg·m; 26.2 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm
Fuel system Carburetor with a fixed main jet
Cooling system Forced-air
Ignition system Electronic ignition (CDI)
Lubricating system Full-pressure lubrication
Starting system Recoil or electic starter
Fuel used Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Dimensions (L x W X H) 328 x 400 x 449 mm (12.9 x 15.7 x 17.7 in)
Dry weight 43.0 kg (90.0 lbs)

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio: 7.8:1
Bore x Stroke 73.0 mm X 62.0 mm (2.87 x 2.44 in)
Sleeve internal diameter 73.030-73.031 mm (2.8742-2.8752 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): 2 / 1
Thrust face outer diameter 72.966-72.984 mm (2.8727-2.8734 in)
Piston pin outer diameter 16.996-17.000 mm (0.6691-0.6693 in)
Ring-to-groove side clearance: Top 0.040-0.085 mm (0.0016-0.0033 in)
Second 0.030-0.080 mm (0.0012-0.0031 in)
Oil 0.046-0.201 mm (0.0018-0.0079 in)
Ring end gap: Top 0.180-0.380 mm (0.0071-0.0150 in)
Second 0.180-0.440 mm (0.0071-0.0173 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter: 45.021-45.041 mm (1.7725-1.7735 in)
Crankpin journal diameter: 31.948-31.966 mm (1.5338-1.2193 in)
Cylinder Head
Valve Arrangement: OHC, belt driven
Valves: 2 (4 in total)
Valve head diameter: INTAKE 29.180-29.430 mm (1.1488-1.1586 in)
EXHAUST 26.300-26.700 mm (1.0354-1.0512 in)
Stem outer diameter: INTAKE 5.982-6.000 mm (0.2355-0.2362 in)
EXHAUST 5.970-5.988 mm (0.2350-0.2357 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Connecting rod 11.3 Nm (1.2 kgf·m; 8.3 ft·lb)
Oil drain plug 16.3 Nm (1.7 kgf·m; 12.0 ft·lb)
Oil filter 5.6-9.0 Nm (0.6-0.9 kgf·m; 4.1-6.6 ft·lb)
Muffler retaining nuts 24.4 Nm (2.5 kgf·m; 18 ft·lb)
Valve cover 5.6 Nm (0.6 kgf·m; 4.1 ft·lb)
Flywheel 66.4 Nm (6.77 kg·m; 49 ft·lb)
Spark plug 24.4-29.8 Nm (2.5-3 kgf·m; 18-22 ft·lb)

Service Information

Valve clearance
Intake 0.013-0.064 mm (0.0005-0.0025 in)
Exhaust 0.076-0.127 mm (0.0030-0.0050 in)
Oil system
Oil type API SG, SH, SJ, or higher
Recommended oil SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity 1.4 liters (1.48 US.qts, 1.23 Imp. qts)
Ignition system
Spark plug Champion RC12YC
Spark plug gap 0.76 mm (0.030 in)
Ignition module air gap 0.200-0.300 mm (0.0079-0.0118 in)
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