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Kohler ECV980 Engine

The Kohler ECV980 is a 4-stroke V-twin cylinder overhead valve vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine from Command PRO EFI series. A 61.1 cu. in (999 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.54" (90 mm), piston stroke of 3.09" (78.5 mm), and rated power of 38 Hp (28.3 kW) at 3600 rpm. The compression ratio rating is 8.8:1. The Kohler ECV980 engine is equipped with a cast-iron cylinder liners, electronic fuel injection, forced-air cooling system, full pressure lubrication system, and air cleaner with paper element. The operating weight is 127 lbs (57 kg).

General Technical Data

Engine Specifications

Engine Model .................. Kohler Command PRO ECV980 EFI
Engine Type .................. 4-cycle V-Twin cylinder air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders .................. 2
Displacement, cc (cu.in) .................. 999 (61.1)
Cylinder Bore, mm (in) .................. 90.0 (3.54)
Piston Stroke, mm (in) .................. 78.5 (3.09)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................. 38.0 (28.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................. 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) .................. 71.9 (53.1)
Torque Speed, rpm .................. 3200
Compression Ratio .................. 8.8:1
Fuel System ................... Electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Lubrication System .................. Full pressure
Oil Filter Type .................. Full-flow type
Cooling System .................. Forced-air
Air Cleaner Type .................. Replaceable, paper element
Ignition System .................. Electronic
Starter Type .................. Electric
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................. 12

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length, mm (in) .................. 640 (25.2)
Overall Width, mm (in) .................. 484 (19.1)
Overall Height, mm (in) .................. 470 (18.5)
Net Weight, kg (lbs) .................. 57 (127.1)

Maintenance Data

Engine Oil

Engine Oil Type (Summer Time) .................. SAE 10W-30, Kohler PRO 10W-50
Engine Oil Type (Winter Time) .................. SAE 5W-30
Oil Classification (API Service) .................. SJ or higher
Oil Capacity (w/o Filter), L (qts) .................. 1.9 (2.0)
Oil Capacity (with New Filter), L (qts) .................. 2.6 (2.8)

Ignition System

Spark Plug Type .................. Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, mm (in) .................. 0.76 (0.030)
Module Air Gap, mm (in) .................. 0.28-0.33 (0.011-0.013)
Thread Size, mm (in) .................. 14 (0.55)
Spark Plug Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) .................. 27 (20)

Service Specifications

Cylinder Block

Cylinder Bore Inside Diameter (Standard), mm (in) .................. 90.000-90.0025 (3.5433-3.5434)
Cylinder Bore (Max Out of Round), mm (in) .................. 0.013 (0.00051)
Connecting Rod to Crankpin Side Clearance, mm (in) ................... 0.30-0.59 (0.0118-0.0232)
Connecting Rod to Piston Pin Clearance, mm (in) ................... 0.015-0.028 (0.0006-0.0011)
Connecting Rod Journal Outside Diameter, mm (in) .................. 43.982-44.000 (1.731-1.732)
Crankshaft End Play (Free), mm (in) ................... 0.30-1.50 (0.011-0.059)
Crankshaft Bore Outside Diameter (Crankcase), mm (in) .............. 45.043-45.069 (1.7733-1.7744)
Crankshaft Bore Outside Diameter (Oil Pan), mm (in) .......... 50.025-50.00 (1.9694-1.9685)
Crankshaft Bearing Journal Outside Diameter, mm (in) .............. 44.978-45.000 (1.7708-1.7716)
Crankshaft Bearing Journal Max Taper, mm (in) .................. 0.018 (0.0007)
Crankpin End Inside Diameter, mm (in) .................. 44.030-44.037 (1.7334-1.7337)
Piston to Piston Pin Clearance, mm (in) .................. 0.006-0.018 (0.0002-0.0007)
Piston Pin Bore Inside Diameter, mm (in) .................. 19.006/17.013 (0.7482-0.7485)
Piston Thrust Face Outside Diameter (Std), mm (in) .................. 89.953-89.967 (3.5414-3.5420)
Piston Thrust Face Outside Diameter (Wear Limit), mm (in) .................. 89.925 (3.540)
Piston Thrust Face to Cylinder Bore Clearance, mm (in) .................. 0.033-0.072 (0.0013-0.0028)
Piston Pin Outside Diameter, mm (in) .................. 18.995-19.000 (0.7478-0.7480)
Top Ring Groove Clearance, mm (in) .................. 0.04-0.08 (0.0015-0.0031)
Middle Ring Groove Clearance, mm (in) .................. 0.04-0.08 (0.0015-0.0031)
Oil Ring Groove Clearance, mm (in) .................. 0.03-0.19 (0.0011-0.0074)
Top Ring End Gap, mm (in) .................. 0.30-0.55 (0.011-0.021)
Middle Ring End Gap, mm (in) .................. 0.30-0.55 (0.011-0.021))

Cylinder Head and Valves

Cylinder Head (Max Out of Flatness), mm (in) .................. 0.076 (0.003)
Intake Valve Head Diameter, mm (in) .................. 38.625-38.685 (1.5207-1.523)
Exhaust Valve Head Diameter, mm (in) .................. 31.625-31.825 (1.2451-1.253)
Intake Valve Stem Diameter, mm (in) .................. 6.982-7.000 (0.2749-0.2756)
Exhaust Valve Stem Diameter, mm (in) .................. 6.970-6.988 (0.2744-0.2751)
Intake Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance, mm (in) .................. 0.038-0.076 (0.0015-0.0030)
Exhaust Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance, mm (in) .................. 0.050-0.088 (0.0020-0.0035)
Intake Valve Guide Inside Diameter, mm (in) .................. 7.038-7.058 (0.2771-0.2779)
Exhaust Valve Guide Inside Diameter, mm (in) .................. 7.038-7.058 (0.2771-0.2779)
Hydraulic Valve Lifter to Crankcase Clearance, mm (in) .................. 0.012-0.050 (0.0004-0.0019)
Camshaft Bore Inside Diameter, mm (in) .................. 20.000-20.025 (0.7874-0.7884)
Camshaft Bearing Outside Diameter, mm (in) .................. 19.962-19.975 (0.7859-0.7864)
Camshaft End Play, mm (in) ................... 0.3-1.3 (0.011-0.051)
Camshaft Running Clearance, mm (in) ................... 0.025-0.063 (0.0010-0.0025)
Intake Cam Lobe, mm (in) ................... 35.0 (1.3779)
Exhaust Cam Lobe, mm (in) ................... 35.0 (1.3779)

Tightening Torque Specs

Cylinder Head Nut, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 23.7-46.9 (17.5-34.6)
Rocker Arm Screw, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 11.9 (8.7)
Connecting Rod Cap, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 11.6 (8.5)
Flywheel Retaining Screw, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 69.8 (51.1)
Intake Manifold Mounting, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 16.9 (12.5)
Oil Pan, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 25.6 (19.1)
Oil Pump Mounting Screw, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 9.9 (7.3)
Fuel Pump Module, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 9.2 (6.8)
Governor Lever Nut, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 7.1 (5.3)
Valve Cover, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 26 (19.1)
Muffler Retaining Nut, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 24.4 (18.1)
Fan Fastener Screw, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 10.4 (7.7)
Spark Plug, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 27 (20.1)

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