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Cummins/Onan — Disassembly

For these Cummins/Onan models: BGE/NHE, Emerald Plus Series.

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Procedure

  1. Remove the crankcase breather hose and air
  2. Remove the air cleaner housing center
  3. Remove the three capscrews that secure the
  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  5. Disconnect the fuel line and governor rod from
  6. Remove the intake manifold capscrews, the
  7. Remove the two intake manifold gaskets and
  8. Unbolt the carburetorfrom the intake manifold.
  9. Loosen the lock nut at the ball joint end of the
  10. Push the governor rod gently towards the car-
  11. Snap the socket back over the ball.
  12. Tighten the lock nut while holding the socket
  13. Gently rotate the governor arm and check for
  14. Start the genset and let it warm up for ten min-
  15. Disconnect the load (check for zero amps). Pull
  16. Set the altitude adjust knob (gasoline only) on
  17. Disconnect all loads (check for zero amps).
  18. Check output voltage. See Generatorif output
  19. See Troubeshoofing if the engine runs roughly.
  20. Connect rated load.

Source: manual:965-0528 Onan BGE (spec F-K) NHE (spec E-K) Emerald Plus series RV Genset Service Manual (09-1994).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.