Kohler Courage Single cylinder engines are called bucket engines for a reason. because when you're done tearing them apart to find the failure, you have a nice bucket for the parts. The issue is oil. The oil journals on those engines are undersized and vertical..and when you use old oil, contaminated oil or run them low on oil, the rod bearings quickly wear out because it can't pump the oil upward and you end up snapping either the crank or the connecting rod. They're a cool design over the Briggs singles because you can get to everything without removing the head...but I run from them anytime I see them because you never know how they were taken care of. All that aside, Kohler Magnums are great, as well as their Command series. And courage series vtwins are relatively safe also. I prefer Kohler over Briggs most of the time for twin cylinder/vtwin, and briggs over Kohler for single cylinder stuff. I flip riding mowers for a side hustle for the last 5 years. Answer from 06EXTN on reddit.com
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2005 Kohler Courage DualCam Mower Recall and Repair Options
Oil leaks in the 2005 Kohler Courage DualCam 20hp often stem from loose bolts or damaged seals. The crankshaft break is severe, usually caused by metal fatigue or impact. Inspect all engine mounting screws and tighten them properly.
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"Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed" | CPSC.gov
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines sold with three brands of lawn tractors: Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt.
Why are Kohler Courage engines so bad?
Kohler Courage Single cylinder engines are called bucket engines for a reason. because when you're done tearing them apart to find the failure, you have a nice bucket for the parts. The issue is oil. The oil journals on those engines are undersized and vertical..and when you use old oil, contaminated oil or run them low on oil, the rod bearings quickly wear out because it can't pump the oil upward and you end up snapping either the crank or the connecting rod. They're a cool design over the Briggs singles because you can get to everything without removing the head...but I run from them anytime I see them because you never know how they were taken care of. All that aside, Kohler Magnums are great, as well as their Command series. And courage series vtwins are relatively safe also. I prefer Kohler over Briggs most of the time for twin cylinder/vtwin, and briggs over Kohler for single cylinder stuff. I flip riding mowers for a side hustle for the last 5 years. More on reddit.com
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April 17, 2024recall notices
How can I find out if Kohler has recalled any 22hp engines ? I had one lock up after only 140 hours of well maintained service ... Not seeing anything is it still under warranty? If so take it back to the dealer. ... Try a search, if this is not applicable. Are there any recalls on Kohler courage ... More on lawnmowerforum.com
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Kohler Courage engines | BobIsTheOilGuy
Is there anything special that I need to do to maintain the Kohler Courage engine in my lawn tractor besides regular oil changes, air filter and clean cooling vents? I have lost two B&S engines due to the valve and pushrod issues and that's why I switched to Kohler and intend to keep it longer. More on bobistheoilguy.com
Kohler Courage XT-6 Question | BobIsTheOilGuy
My Husqvarna has the XT-6 engine on it and it three years old. Up until now I haven't had any trouble from it. I run super unleaded from Shell, Stabil Marine, and a little MMO. Again no problems. This season, it seems to bog down a lot more and when it does it struggles to get back to idle and... More on bobistheoilguy.com
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KOHLER Courage SV530, Are They Still Bad Engines? | Yesterday's Tractors Forums
January 24, 2014 - I was looking at an Ariens model 936064 with a 17hp 597cc KOHLER Courage SV530 engine. From reading on the net I have found they were a junk engine, liked to self destruct at very low hours, less then 50 in many cases. I see on the Kohler website they have retired all the SV engines now that end...
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Anyone have problems with their Kohler Courage 20 SV600 engine blowing the oil drain plug cover off the side of the engine? | Lawn Care Forum
November 11, 2022 - The Kohler Courage engine was absolutely the worst engine ever made. It was an embarrassment to Kohler, who actually make great engines. Every now and again, even good company’s make mistakes. I strongly suggest trading in that machine, both because the engine is unreliable, and because a Cub Cadet LTX-1045 is a bottom of the line homeowner tractor mower, never intended for commercial use.
CPSC
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Kohler Recalls Gasoline Engines Due to Risk of Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) | CPSC.gov
The engines have a faulty fuel cap, which can allow over-pressurization in the fuel tank, posing a risk of a fuel leak and fire hazard. ... Kohler Engines toll-free at 877-333-3948 from 8 a.m.
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r/lawnmowers on Reddit: Why are Kohler Courage engines so bad?
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I have a 21 hp single cylinder Kohler Courage. From what I can tell, the main issue with these is a cracked block which can be prevented. Are there any other issues that can be prevented? And how long could I expect it to last after lock titeing the cover bolts along with diligent maintenance? Thanks
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Kohler Courage Single cylinder engines are called bucket engines for a reason. because when you're done tearing them apart to find the failure, you have a nice bucket for the parts. The issue is oil. The oil journals on those engines are undersized and vertical..and when you use old oil, contaminated oil or run them low on oil, the rod bearings quickly wear out because it can't pump the oil upward and you end up snapping either the crank or the connecting rod. They're a cool design over the Briggs singles because you can get to everything without removing the head...but I run from them anytime I see them because you never know how they were taken care of. All that aside, Kohler Magnums are great, as well as their Command series. And courage series vtwins are relatively safe also. I prefer Kohler over Briggs most of the time for twin cylinder/vtwin, and briggs over Kohler for single cylinder stuff. I flip riding mowers for a side hustle for the last 5 years.
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Can't say on a single cylander, but the courage twin was the prone to blowing head gaskets, valve problems, etc. I believe the manual does say to have the valves adjusted every 300 hours.
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Kohler engines on lawn tractors recalled
Kohler Co. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday issued a recall for about 10,000 lawn tractor engines in case they have a defective connector · The twin-cylinder Kohler Courage engines were sold from February through April with three brands of lawn tractors: Husqvarna, ...
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JUNK KOHLER Courage engines | My Tractor Forum
June 24, 2015 - I have purchased several machines with broken Kohler Courage single cylinders. But.... I have just as many B&S single cylinder 17.5-21hp engines that have blown up for one reason or another.
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Kohler Announces Engine Recall | Green Industry Pros
When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines sold with three brands of lawn tractors: Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt.
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recall notices | Lawn Mower Forum
December 23, 2020 - Recall Details. This recall involves Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines sold with three brands of lawn tractors: Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt. The vertical-shaft gasoline engines range in horsepower from 20 to 25.
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Common Problems With Kohler Engines (According To Owners) - SlashGear
February 11, 2025 - When we surveyed Lowe's owner reviews ... on brand-new purchases. In 2011, there was a recall of Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt lawn mowers and lawn tractors using Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines....
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Kohler Courage engines | BobIsTheOilGuy
June 2, 2017 - Sure, never start them up! Okay, all humor aside, my research shows that the single cylinders have a terrible reputation. The twin cylinders are okay. If you look at the Kohler websites on the Courage engines, they really brag them up. But remember one thing: Kohler discontinued them.
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Kohler Courage Pro (SV735-0016) engine problems | My Tractor Forum
June 10, 2013 - Other than a gradual loss of engine rpm, I didn't hear any abnormal sounds coming from the engine. After pushing the tractor into my garage, I check the oil level which was normal but noticed it was very black (eg. the oil was only changed approx 3 hours ago with 2 quarts of 10-30W plus a new oil filter). Then I started a top down disassembly of the Kohler Courage Pro engine.
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Kohler Courage XT-6 Question | BobIsTheOilGuy
June 11, 2014 - The XT-6 was a failed Kohler product for sure. Like others have said, the Auto Choke is junk. On the other hand the engines they are selling right now are very promising. My Courage SV590 (discontinued model) is an excellent little engine, nearly 300 hours now, which is a fair bit for a "cheap" consumer grade engine.
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Kohler engines no longer used in new JDs? | Green Tractor Talk
September 3, 2022 - I’ve noticed that John Deere hasn’t used any kohler engines in a good while any idea why that is, did the courage line sour John Deere. Because my dads lx255 is still kicking they make some fabulous engines “depending on the year”. I have a Yanmar diesel and you couldn’t take it from me
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Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed
A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator’s seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. None reported. This recall involves Kohler Courage twin-cylinder engines sold with three brands of ...