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Cummins/Onan 205AJ — Adjusting the governor - battery charging plant

Adjustments

For the Cummins/Onan 205AJ, from the Cummins/Onan operator's manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan AJ series

Procedure

  1. Turn knurled speed adjusting nut to desired charging rate on ammeter.
  2. If governor hunts, turn sensitivity adjusting stud outward.
  3. Any sensitivity change requires compensating speed adjustment.
  4. Maximum speed at full load approximately 2400 rpm.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Maximum speed at full load approximately 2400 rpm

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan AJ series →

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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