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Cummins/Onan 3.6MKY / 4MKY — Carburetor Throttle Stop Screw Adjustment

Adjustments

For the Cummins/Onan 3.6MKY / 4MKY, from the Cummins/Onan service manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan 3.6MKY, Cummins/Onan 4MKY

Procedure

  1. Connect a frequency meter and run the genset until warmed up.
  2. Disconnect all loads.
  3. Pull the governor linkage toward the front so the throttle lever tang bears against the throttle stop screw.
  4. Adjust the stop screw to obtain 54-56 Hz on 60 Hz gensets (44-46 Hz on 50 Hz gensets).

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • 54-56 Hz (60 Hz)
  • 44-46 Hz (50 Hz)

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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