Home›Repair guides›Cummins/Onan›Generator Voltage Reconnection

Cummins/Onan — Generator Voltage Reconnection

Installation · Control box / 12-lead generator

From a Cummins/Onan operator's manual covering: 37.5 DEF-515R, 37.5 DEF-53R, 40.0 DEF-15R50, 40.0 DEF-3R50, 45.0 DEF-15R, 45.0 DEF-3R, 45.0 DEF-9XR, DEF-15R, DEF-15R50, DEF-3R50, DEF-515R, DEF-53R…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan 45.0 DEF-15R, Ford 2713E engine

Before you start

  • A qualified electrician or authorized service representative must perform installation and all service.

Procedure

  1. Remove either right, left or top panel from control box.
  2. Connect wires T1 through T12 together as shown on panel drawing and Figure 1 for voltage desired.
  3. Open hinged control panel doors; connect lead from terminal 63 to correct terminal (H2, H3, H4, H5 or H6).
  4. Close front panel and secure with 1/4 turn fasteners.
  5. Connect load wires to generator leads.

Specs & values

  • W12 reference voltage lead to H3, H4, H5 or H6 per voltage selected

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan 45.0 DEF-15R →

Source: Cummins/Onan operator'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.

More Cummins/Onan repair guides →