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Cummins/Onan — Generator Removal and Stator Service

For these Cummins/Onan models: MDKAA, MDKAB, MDKAL.

Applies to: Cummins Onan Mdkaa, Cummins Onan Mdkab, Cummins Onan Mdkal

Before you start

  • Tip the generator end up slightly with hoist
  • Block the flywheel housing to support engine during generator service
  • Scribe lines before separating components for proper reassembly registration

Procedure

  1. 4. Cinch a strap around the middle of the genera-
  2. 5. Scribe lines before separating the end bell from
  3. 6. Remove the four nuts on the throughbolts and
  4. 7. Tap the stator free of the flywheel housing,
  5. 8. Cinch a strap around the rotor and remove the
  6. 9. Use a gear puller to remove the rotor bearing
  7. 1. Press a new exciter rotor or rotor shaft bearing
  8. 2. Torque the six disc-to-hub bolts (Figure 17) to

Tools required

  • hoist
  • strap
  • file
  • tap/hammer

Source: manual:981-0524C Onan MDKAL MDKAA MDKAB Marine Diese Genset Service 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.