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Cummins/Onan 305CCK / 5CCK — Installing Readi-Pull Starter, Units Prior to Spec D

Installation

For the Cummins/Onan 305CCK / 5CCK, from the Cummins/Onan operator's manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan 5CCK

Before you start

  • Recoil spring may unwind and cause injury if let fly wildly.

Procedure

  1. Install new ratchet wheel to blower wheel with special head screws and lock washers.
  2. Install special mounting nuts in blower housing square holes if needed; reinstall housing.
  3. Align open-center roll pins with two small holes in starter cover using ten-penny nails.
  4. Install starter assembly to blower housing; ensure nail ends enter ratchet wheel mounting screws.
  5. Mount starter with hex head screw, lock washer, and two flat washers at each mounting arm.
  6. Remove nails; adjust direction of rope pull by loosening four clamp screws and turning starter.

Tools required

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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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