Pro Chaser SH265 Replacement Carburetor for Kohler 6.5 HP (196cc) Engines — Full Kit with Gaskets & Spark Plug

If your Kohler CH270, SH255, CH260 or similar 196cc engine is hard to start, runs rough, or bogs under load, a worn or clogged carburetor is often the cause. This SH265 unit from Pro Chaser is supplied as a full replacement kit with gaskets, oil fittings, a switch and spark plug so you get the parts you need to swap the carb and return the engine to reliable operation. It’s useful for pressure washers, tillers, log splitters and water pumps that use Kohler Series 3000-type carburetion.

Which engines and machines is this carburetor compatible with?

The SH265 is made to fit Kohler Series 3000 6.5 HP (196cc) engines and other small-engine models that share the same carb mounting and throttle linkage. It’s commonly used on the CH270, SH255 and CH260 Kohler engines and on several aftermarket pressure washers, tillers and pumps.

• Compatible Kohler part numbers: 1885316-S, 1885305-S, 1885306-S, 1885312-S
• Fits Powermate PW0102405 and similar 2400 PSI pressure washer engines
• Works with Harbor Freight Pacific HydroStar 212cc pumps and Simpson MegaShot models listed

What is included in the replacement kit and why does that matter?

This Pro Chaser package is more than just the carb body — it provides the small parts that often fail or are removed during maintenance. Having all gaskets, fittings and a switch on hand reduces the number of trips to the parts store and helps ensure a correct, leak-free installation.

• 1 x SH265 carburetor body for direct replacement
• 3 x gaskets plus an insulator to seal the intake and prevent air leaks
• Oil tube, oil filter and isolator for integrated lubrication ports
• Three-wire switch and spark plug included for convenient charge and ignition maintenance

How will swapping to this carburetor affect starting and engine response?

Replacing a worn or contaminated carburetor restores predictable fuel metering and improves throttle response, idle stability and cold starts. While results depend on overall engine condition, a fresh carb typically reduces flooding, sputtering and hesitation under load.

• Improved cold and warm starts by correcting fuel/air mixture delivery
• Smoother idle and fewer stalls at low throttle settings
• Better throttle transition for tools like pressure washers and tillers

Do I need special tools or skills to install this carburetor?

Basic hand tools and familiarity with small engine fuel lines and linkages are usually sufficient for installation. If you are comfortable removing the air filter, draining fuel, and reconnecting throttle and choke linkages, you can replace the carb yourself; otherwise a small-engine mechanic can install and tune it.

• Standard sockets, screwdrivers and pliers recommended
• Ensure fuel is drained or the tank capped to avoid spills
• Adjust idle and mixture screws per engine manual after fitting

Who is this for: The Pro Chaser SH265 carburetor kit is aimed at DIY mechanics, rental shops and homeowners with Kohler-based 6.5 HP (196cc) engines in pressure washers, tillers, log splitters and pumps who need a full replacement carb with accompanying gaskets and fittings. Choose this kit if you want a ready-to-install replacement that addresses common small-engine fuel delivery failures without sourcing individual components separately.