Cummins/Onan 6CTA8.3 — Removing Negative Battery Cable Before Power On/Standby Mode Selection
Installation · PCC control / battery
For the Cummins/Onan 6CTA8.3, from the Cummins/Onan service manual.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan 6CTA8.3, Cummins/Onan DGBB, Cummins/Onan DGBC, Cummins/Onan DGCA, Cummins/Onan DGCB, Cummins/Onan DGCC, Cummins/Onan DGDA, Cummins/Onan DGDB, Cummins/Onan DGDK, Cummins/Onan DGEA, Cummins/Onan DGFA, Cummins/Onan DGFB
Before you start
- Ignition of explosive battery gases can cause severe personal injury or death.
- Accidental starting of the generator set can cause severe personal injury or death.
Procedure
- Place the run switch on the control panel to the OFF or STOP position.
- Turn off or remove AC power from the battery charger.
- Remove the negative (-) battery cable from the generator set starting battery.
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan DGBB →, Cummins/Onan DGBC →, Cummins/Onan DGCA →, Cummins/Onan DGCB →, Cummins/Onan DGCC →, Cummins/Onan DGDA →, Cummins/Onan DGDB →, Cummins/Onan DGEA →, Cummins/Onan DGFA →, Cummins/Onan DGFB →
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.