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Cummins/Onan A052J727 — Draining and Cleaning the Cooling System

Maintenance

For the Cummins/Onan A052J727, from the Cummins/Onan operator's manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan MDKD

Before you start

  • Hot coolant is under pressure and can spray, causing severe burns.

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable; let the engine cool.
  2. Remove the pressure cap.
  3. Remove the heat exchanger drain plug and open the block drain valve.
  4. Drain coolant into suitable containers for disposal.
  5. Clean and flush the system with radiator cleaning chemicals before refilling.

Tools required

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Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan MDKD →

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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