Cummins/Onan — Emergency starting procedure
Operation · FPDP
From a Cummins/Onan owner's manual covering: CFP-015, CFP11E, CFP15E, CFP23E, CFP30E, CFP50, CFP59, CFP5E, CFP60E, CFP7E, CFP83, CFP83-F10…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan CFP23E, Cummins/Onan CFP83-F10, Cummins/Onan CFP83 engine
Before you start
- Do not engage the starting motor more than fifteen seconds. Wait fifteen seconds between attempts, up to six attempts.
- Engine oil pressure must be indicated on the gauge within fifteen seconds after starting.
Procedure
- Open the water bypass valves in the cooling water supply piping or emergency cooling supply.
- Press the AUTO/MAN selector switch on the FPDP to place the engine in MANUAL mode.
- Open the FPDP panel door and slide the key switch override to the RIGHT position; verify LED 49 - KEY FB is lit.
- Press downward on either the Battery A or Battery B contactor lever to start the engine.
- If crank contactor lever A does not engage, repeat using crank contactor lever B.
- If battery charge is low, press both battery contactor levers at the same time; release immediately after the engine starts.
- Check that the engine starts and operates at the rated speed.
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan CFP23E →, Cummins/Onan CFP83-F10 →
Source: Cummins/Onan owner'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.