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Cummins/Onan — Adjust Carburetor

Adjustments

From a Cummins/Onan service manual covering: 12.0MDJC-3CR, 12.0MDJF-53CR, 15.0MDJF-18R, 15.0MDJF-3CR, 3.0MDJA, 3.0MDJA-3CR, 3omDJaiR, 4.0MCCK-3CR, 6.0MDJE-518R, 6.0MDJE-53CR, 6.5MCCK-3CR, 6.OMDJE-S18R…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan 12.0MDJF-53CR, Cummins/Onan 15.0MDJF-3CR, Cummins/Onan 3.0MDJA, Cummins/Onan 6.0MDJE-518R, Cummins/Onan 6.0MDJE-53CR, Cummins/Onan 6.5MCCK-3CR

Before you start

  • Do not force needles against seats.

Procedure

  1. Open both needles 1 to 1-1/2 turns off seats.
  2. Apply full load; turn main fuel screw in until speed drops, then out to normal.
  3. Remove load; turn idle screw out until speed drops, then in to normal.

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan 12.0MDJF-53CR →, Cummins/Onan 15.0MDJF-3CR →, Cummins/Onan 3.0MDJA →, Cummins/Onan 6.0MDJE-518R →, Cummins/Onan 6.0MDJE-53CR →, Cummins/Onan 6.5MCCK-3CR →

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.

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