Cummins/Onan 12.5 RDJC / 15.0 RDJC — Break-In

Operation · Generator set

For the Cummins/Onan 12.5 RDJC / 15.0 RDJC, from the Cummins/Onan operator's manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan 12.5 RDJC, Cummins/Onan 15.0 RDJC, Cummins/Onan RDJC

Procedure

  1. One half hour at 1/2 load.
  2. One half hour at 3/4 load.
  3. Full load.
  4. Drain and replace the crankcase oil after the first 50 hours of operation on new generator sets.

Specs & values

  • During first few hundred hours, load should be at least 1/2 to full load

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Source: Cummins/Onan operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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