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Cummins/Onan 6GO — Carburetor Adjustment - Gasoline

Adjustments

For the Cummins/Onan 6GO, from the Cummins/Onan operator's manual.

Applies to: Continental Red Seal Y91-273 or Y91-264 engine

Before you start

  • Be sure all gaskets are in their proper place when reassembling.

Procedure

  1. Keep the carburetor clean and free of sediment; clean jets and passages with compressed air or a fine soft copper wire.
  2. Turn the idle adjustment needle out (counterclockwise) until the engine begins to misfire.
  3. Turn the needle in (clockwise) until the engine runs smoothly.
  4. Adjust the throttle lever stop screw so there is 1/32 in space between the screw end and the throttle stop at no load.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • 1/32 in throttle stop clearance at no load

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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