Cummins/Onan — Adjust air shutter (Vernatherm element)
Adjustments
From a Cummins/Onan service manual covering: 10.0JC, 12.5JC, 15.0JC, 4.0JB, 5.0JB, 6.0JB, 6.1JB, 7.5JB, 7.6JB. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan 10.0JC, Cummins/Onan 12.5JC, Cummins/Onan 15.0JC, Cummins/Onan 5.0JB, Cummins/Onan 6.0JB, Cummins/Onan 6.1JB, Cummins/Onan 7.5JB, Cummins/Onan 7.6JB, Cummins/Onan JB engine, Cummins/Onan JC engine
Before you start
- Air housing door must be on when operating engine
Procedure
- Loosen power element mounting screws in slotted holes
- Slide assembly until plunger rests on roll pin with shutter closed
- Shutter must be closed at ambient temperature
- Test element by heating: plunger moves out at about 120F
- Total plunger movement should be at least 13/64 in
Tools required
- Screwdriver Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Starts moving at about 120F
- At least 13/64 in movement
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan 10.0JC →, Cummins/Onan 12.5JC →, Cummins/Onan 15.0JC →, Cummins/Onan 5.0JB →, Cummins/Onan 6.0JB →, Cummins/Onan 6.1JB →, Cummins/Onan 7.5JB →, Cummins/Onan 7.6JB →
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.