Home›Repair guides›Cummins/Onan›High Water Temperature Switch Adjustment

Cummins/Onan — High Water Temperature Switch Adjustment

Adjustments · High water temperature cut-off switch

From a Cummins/Onan owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Browse Cummins/Onan generators & specs →

Before you start

  • Do not set the switch to operate at too low a temperature, or the engine may be stopped before reaching normal operating temperature.
  • The switch will not operate if the ignition switch is at the HAND START position.

Procedure

  1. Set dial adjustment to operate at a temperature several degrees below the boiling point of the coolant.
  2. Consider the altitude at which the plant is operating.
  3. Lower the setting 3 F for each 1000 feet above sea level.
  4. Check that the switch does not operate at too low a temperature.

Specs & values

  • Factory setting 205 F

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.

More Cummins/Onan repair guides →