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Cummins/Onan E125 / E140 — Reconnecting and Reclamping the Choke and Throttle Cables

Adjustments

For the Cummins/Onan E125 / E140, from the Cummins/Onan service manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan E125, Cummins/Onan E140, Cummins/Onan E125H/E140H engine

Before you start

  • Accidental starting can cause severe personal injury or death.

Procedure

  1. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug and battery negative cable.
  2. Push choke knob to full open-choke; set throttle lever to lowest speed.
  3. Loosen cable clamp at engine bracket if necessary.
  4. Hook cable wires into hook holes in choke and throttle control arms.
  5. Rotate control arms clockwise, hold against stops, pull out cable slack, tighten clamp.
  6. Check smooth movement and full travel of choke knob and throttle lever.
  7. Reassemble air cleaner and reconnect spark plug and battery.

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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