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Cummins/Onan — CLEANING

For these Cummins/Onan models: 5.0N8-341E, 5.0N8-341P, 5.0N8-343E, 5.0N8-343P.

Applies to: Cummins Onan 5 0N8 341E, Cummins Onan 5 0N8 341P, Cummins Onan 5 0N8 343E, Cummins Onan 5 0N8 343P

Before you start

  • testing. Fully compress the drive spring and make certain
  • that the gear assembly freely returns to its original
  • least #14AWG and as short as possible for no-load 8. Drive Assembly Inspection:
  • The conductor for the testing should be at sufficient. | |

Procedure

  1. Such parts as the field coil, armature, and brushes
  2. Bearing equipped parts should not be soaked in a
  3. The rubber cushion should be cleaned in non-flam-
  4. All parts that have been washed in solvent should
  5. Apply a film of medium engine oil to the bearing
  6. Spline threads are provided up to the mid portion
  7. After the drive assembly is assembled on the shaft
  8. 220 in-lbs.
  9. The armature should be adjusted by spacing wash-
  10. The thru-bolts are tightened by a torque of 35 - 44
  11. No load test: , growler with a steel strip such as a hack-saw blade
  12. Inspection for nin the Armatur
  13. Inspection for Brush Spring Pressure:
  14. Inspection of Drive Assembly: position.

Source: manual:940-1002 Onan NB Welder Service and Parts Manual.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.