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Cummins/Onan 15.0 HA / 7.5 HA — Starting Resistor Adjustment (Spec A Only)

Adjustments

For the Cummins/Onan 15.0 HA / 7.5 HA, from the Cummins/Onan service manual.

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Before you start

  • Adjust starting resistor in small steps and check adjustments often to avoid cycling (alternate starting and stopping).

Procedure

  1. If the control will not start the generator set when minimum load is applied, adjust the variable resistor on the terminal board (left side, two wire models).
  2. Turn the adjustment screw with a Phillips screwdriver clockwise to increase minimum starting load.
  3. Turn counterclockwise to decrease minimum starting load.
  4. Adjust starting resistor in small steps and check adjustments often to avoid cycling (alternate starting and stopping).

Tools required

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Source: Cummins/Onan service 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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