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Cummins/Onan — Field Windings Open Circuit Test

Testing & diagnosis

From a Cummins/Onan owner's manual covering: 1.5UF-232S, 10.0UF-150S, 12.0UF-3S, 12.0UF-4S, 15.0UB-150S, 15.0UF-3S/104, 2.0UF-125S, 2.0UF-232S/32, 2.0UG-1S/135, 2.5UF-1S, 2.SUD-IS, 2.SUD-IS/ID…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

  1. Place one test prod on one terminal end of the field winding.
  2. Place the other test prod on the other terminal end of the winding.
  3. The test lamp should light; if not, an open circuit is indicated.
  4. Check the terminal leads and loose terminals; replace the coil set if a coil is open.

Tools required

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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.

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