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Cummins/Onan — Adjusting Voltage (AVR)

Adjustments · Automatic voltage regulator

From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan MDKAA, Cummins/Onan MDKAB, Cummins/Onan MDKAL, Kubota D1005 engine, Kubota D1105 engine, Kubota V1305 engine, Kubota V1505 engine

Before you start

  • HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE: touching uninsulated live parts can cause severe personal injury or death.

Procedure

  1. Disconnect all generator loads.
  2. Check 50/60 Hz selector switch position and change if necessary.
  3. Start genset and turn voltage adjusting pot to obtain rated output voltage.
  4. Check and readjust frequency.
  5. Readjust voltage if frequency was changed.

Tools required

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

Specs & values

  • Do not readjust the sealed V/HZ break point pot

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan MDKAA →, Cummins/Onan MDKAB →, Cummins/Onan MDKAL →, Kubota D1005 engine →, Kubota D1105 engine →, Kubota V1305 engine →

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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