Cummins/Onan — Installing the Readi-Pull Starter
Installation · Readi-Pull manual starter
From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan NH engine
Before you start
- The recoil spring may unwind and cause injury if let fly wildly when starter is disassembled or reassembled.
Procedure
- Install new ratchet against rope sheave using lock washer and flywheel mounting screw; engage drive hole with flywheel boss.
- Install four special nuts for mounting starter to blower housing if not already fitted.
- Install centering pin in starter center screw allowing 3/8 inch to protrude.
- Center starter assembly over ratchet wheel with centering pin engaging center hole of flywheel mounting screw.
- Mount starter using a hex head screw, lock washer and two flat washers at each mounting arm; tighten securely.
- To change direction of pull, loosen the four clamp screws and turn starter in its mounting ring to desired position; tighten securely.
Specs & values
- Centering pin protrusion 3/8 inch
Source: Cummins/Onan service 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.