Home›Repair guides›Cummins/Onan›Adjust gasoline carburetor

Cummins/Onan — Adjust gasoline carburetor

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

  • Do not force needle valves against seats

Procedure

  1. Allow engine to warm up
  2. At no load turn idle adjustment out until speed drops slightly
  3. Turn needle in until speed returns to normal
  4. Apply full load, turn main adjustment in until speed drops
  5. Turn needle out until speed returns to normal

Tools required

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Specs & values

  • Open needle valves 1 to 1-1/2 turns off seat to start

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.

More Cummins/Onan repair guides →