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Cummins/Onan A052J727 — Refilling the Cooling System

Maintenance

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

Applies to: Cummins/Onan MDKD

Before you start

  • Filling a hot engine with cold water can crack the manifold, head, and block.
  • Low coolant level can cause severe engine damage.

Procedure

  1. Close the block and heat exchanger drain valves.
  2. Fill through the engine fill neck to the bottom of the neck.
  3. Start and run the engine a couple of minutes, then shut it down.
  4. Check coolant level, add as needed, and secure the pressure cap.
  5. Refill the recovery tank to the COLD mark.

Specs & values

  • Fill to bottom of fill neck

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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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