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Cummins/Onan — Adjust voltage regulator

Adjustments

From a Cummins/Onan service manual covering: 4A2.3, 6A3.4-GS, 6AT3.4-GS, DL4, DL6, QSA3, QSA4, QSA6. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan DGAB, Cummins/Onan DGAC, Cummins/Onan DGAD, Cummins/Onan DGAE, Cummins/Onan DL4, Cummins/Onan DL6

Before you start

  • Use insulating mat or dry wood platform when control doors are open.

Procedure

  1. Open control panel doors and set S1, S2, and S3 per table.
  2. Connect accurate voltmeter to TB1-2 and TB1-3 if no AC meter.
  3. Start genset and bring temperature to normal.
  4. Turn R32 to set no-load voltage.
  5. Stop genset and close control panel doors.

Tools required

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

Specs & values

  • Example: for 120/240 volt connection set no-load voltage approximately 246 volts.
  • Do not adjust R34.

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan DGAB →, Cummins/Onan DGAC →, Cummins/Onan DGAD →, Cummins/Onan DGAE →, Cummins/Onan DL6 →

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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