Kohler 3000 Series Courage SH265 Factory Service Repair Manual
Loaded with illustrations, instructions, photos, and diagrams, complete to service and repair your engine.
52 Pages
Manual Covers:
– Safety
– Maintenance
– Specifications
– Tools and Aids
– Troubleshooting
– Air Cleaner/Intake
– Fuel System
– Governor System
– Lubrication System
– Electrical System
– Starter System
– Clutch
– Disassembly/Inspection and Service
– Reassembly
This manual is the same as the manual used by workshops. Service Manual contains detailed instructions and step by step diagrams for all workshop procedures.
Language: English
Format: PDF – Indexed and Searchable
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- Engine series: 3000 Series Courage (also called SH Series)
- Engine style: Horizontal shaft, single-cylinder, OHV, 4-cycle, air-cooled
- Displacement: 196 cc (12 cu in)
- Gross horsepower: 6.5 HP @ 3600 RPM
- Peak torque: 10.2 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
- Cylinder bore: Cast iron
- Shaft size: 3/4″ x 2.42″
- Lubrication: Splash lubrication
- Oil capacity: 0.6 qt
- Carburetor issues: Problems like fuel leaks, hard starting, or rough running can be caused by blockages in the carburetor’s jets, especially if old fuel is left in the engine during storage.
- Starting issues: This can be caused by a dirty carburetor, faulty spark plug, or a weak ignition coil. If the engine has been in storage, old fuel may be the culprit.
- Hard cranking: If the engine is hard to crank or turns over inconsistently, it could be due to issues with the crankshaft or bearings.
- Loss of power: Bogging under load or a loss of power can result from a clogged air filter or fuel filter.
- Maintenance kit: The Kohler Maintenance Kit 18 789 01-S includes an air filter, pre-cleaner, spark plug, and fuel treatment. It’s available from Safford Equipment.
- Carburetor: A replacement carburetor for the SH265 is available from sellers on Amazon and eBay.
- Recoil starter: A replacement recoil starter for the 3000 Series Courage SH265 is sold on eBay.
- Engine manuals: Owner’s and service manuals are available as PDFs from the Kohler website and on platforms like eBay.
- Arlington Power Equipment and Brand New Engines offer the Kohler PA-SH265-3031 engine with an electric start option.
- Tractor Supply Company offers a version with a recoil start.
- Mowpart.com sells various new OEM versions of the SH265



