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Yes, both Ford and New Holland both had these units. Only difference was paint color. One more thing, the Kohler ID tag you posted should not be on the shroud you posted. That engine was not even around when that tractor was built.
But the tag is there big as Dallas...
 
Interesting debate going here.
I decided to check the given toro website https://www.toro.com/getpub/8833 Operator manual for the tractor. all illustrations show a twin.
The parts book https://www.toro.com/en/parts/partdetails?id=5296 shows both single and twins were used in the 266H
service manual for 260 series states "Engines All tractors since 1994 were manufactured with Kohler engines ranging from 14 to 20 Horsepower. For more information on servicing the engines, please contact the Kohler Company."
Finally a search for parts -- https://www.partstree.com/models/cv16-61514-kohler-command-pro-engine-made-for-toro-16hp-11-9kw/ --shows the model and spec number to be a twin.
 
I guess it is possible that the wrong engine ID label got slapped on at the factory. But as Rivets said (post #19) "That engine was not even around when that tractor was built."

Cue up Twilight Zone music. 😱


Not sure if Farm Geezer bothered to ask his grandson (original owner?) if he knows any history of the mower that could possibly clear up the mystery since he gave it to him.
 
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I’m totally confused. A Kohler CV16S is a single cylinder engine. The tag says single cylinder engine, but you say it is a twin. The single cylinder shroud will not fit on a twin. I’ve been working on small engines for over 60 years and have no clue how this thread makes any sense. I hope you or someone else can teach me what is going on in this universe.
You are perfectly right to be confused.
Engine Detail
Kohler CV16S-61514
gasoline 2-cylinderair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Documentation on this engine is limited.
It appears to be a CV18 with 16 HP decals.

Source: https://agro-specs.com/lawn-tractors/2771-wheel-horse-266-h.html#hmenu-4

Also as a second source.
https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/fil...er-command-cv17-26-cv675-750-om-2459002-apdf/
Kohler CV16S-61514 used on - This is a twin cylinder engine

CV16-61514 - Kohler Command PRO Engine, Made for Toro, 16hp, 11.9kW
CV18-61514 - Kohler Command PRO Engine, Made for Toro, 18hp, 13.4kW


1994 266-H Twin model 72083 Serial 4900001-4999999
 
The Command (CV) series Kohler in my opinion is the best engine Kohler built, easy to get parts for as for the mower its strong and well built but parts will be primarily be thru a Toro dealer other than high use parts provided in aftermarket but as old as it is don't be surprised if parts start going away soon.
 
I guess it is possible that the wrong engine ID label got slapped on at the factory. But as Rivets said (post #19) "That engine was not even around when that tractor was built."

Cue up Twilight Zone music. 😱


Not sure if Farm Geezer bothered to ask his grandson (original owner?) if he knows any history of the mower that could possibly clear up the mystery since he gave it to him.
He bought it from it's 2nd owner and that's the extent of all the info he got with it.
 
According to a post by rivets "your unit was built in 1994" referring to the tractor
Kohler engine dating turned up "1994 - 10-digit serial number - First two digits 24"
Note the serial number of the engine starts with 24 which makes it a 1994 production.
So it appears this engine would have been on this tractor from the factory.
Please referr back to my posts and check out the links if you doubt my posts.


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AI analysis:

Production Details
  • Year of Manufacture: 1994 (Determined by adding 70 to the first two digits of your serial number: 24 + 70 = 94).
  • Day of Manufacture: 157th day of the year (Digits 3, 4, and 5 of the serial number), which corresponds to June 6, 1994.
  • Factory Designation: This specific model and spec number combination (CV16S-61514) was originally produced by Kohler for Toro lawn equipment.
 
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