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Cummins/Onan — Adjust Sisson Choke

Adjustments

From a Cummins/Onan owner's manual covering: 4.0CCK, 4.0CCK-3CR, 5.0 CCK. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan 4.0CCK, Cummins/Onan 4.0CCK-3CR, Cummins/Onan 5.0 CCK, Cummins/Onan CCK engine

Procedure

  1. Insert 1/16 in. rod through shaft hole into mounting flange notch
  2. Loosen choke lever clamp screw
  3. Adjust choke lever so plate is closed or not more than 5/16 in. open
  4. Tighten screw and remove rod

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Closed or not more than 5/16 in. open

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan 4.0CCK →, Cummins/Onan 4.0CCK-3CR →, Cummins/Onan 5.0 CCK →

Source: Cummins/Onan owner'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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