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Cummins/Onan — Carbon Canister Connection

Installation · carbon canister (EVAP)

From a Cummins/Onan service manual covering: 5.5 HGJAA, 5.5 HGJAB, 6.5 HGJAA, 6.5 HGJAB, 7.0 HGJAA, 7.0 HGJAB. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan HGJAA, Cummins/Onan HGJAB

Before you start

  • Do not vent the canister (5/8 inch line) into the vehicle or other confined space.
  • Blockage of the canister vent or vent hose could lead to collapse of system components due to vacuum.

Procedure

  1. Mount the canister in one of three orientations (vertical, horizontal, upright) in accordance with its instructions.
  2. Use 5/16 inch hose for vapor lines.
  3. Connect the 5/16 inch hose from the fuel tank vent to the 5/16 inch hose barb (identified by the fuel tank icon).
  4. Connect the adjacent hose barb to the hose from the generator set.
  5. Connect the 5/8 inch hose barb to a hose terminated outside the living space, or secure vent filter 0148-1343 to the hose barb.

Tools required

  • Oetiker ear-type clamps Amazon

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

Specs & values

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan HGJAA →, Cummins/Onan HGJAB →

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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