Cummins/Onan — Choke Adjustment
Adjustments
From a Cummins/Onan operator's manual covering: E124V, E125, E140, P216, P218, P220, P224, P248. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan E124V, Cummins/Onan E125, Cummins/Onan E140, Cummins/Onan P216, Cummins/Onan P218, Cummins/Onan P220, Cummins/Onan P248, Cummins/Onan E125V/E140V engine
Procedure
- Shut off engine, remove air cleaner outer cover and filter element.
- Loosen choke rod swivel clamp screw.
- Lock throttle control lever with pin (1/8 inch drill bit) so pin acts as stop for choke lever.
- Push choke rod towards carburetor to fully open choke.
- Rotate choke lever towards carburetor until it bears against pin stop, tighten swivel clamp screw.
- Remove lock pin and check choke linkage operation. Replace damaged components.
- Reassemble air cleaner.
- Adjust throttle and choke control cables.
Tools required
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Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan E124V →, Cummins/Onan P216 →, Cummins/Onan P218 →, Cummins/Onan P220 →, Cummins/Onan P248 →
Source: Cummins/Onan operator'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.