Cummins/Onan — Installing the Starter (Units Prior to Spec E)
Installation · Manual starter
From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Examine blower housing carefully. If mounting holes are worn or blower housing is damaged, replace with new one.
- Install new ratchet-wheel to blower wheel using two special head screws and lock washers provided. Tighten securely.
- Four special nuts are supplied for mounting starter to blower housing. If blower housing is not already fitted with similar mounting nuts, remove blower housing and install nuts in square holes. Reins
- Pull slowly out on starter rope while sighting through two small holes in starter cover. When starter is turned a partial turn, open-center roll pins in starter rope sheave will align with these two h
- Install starter assembly to blower housing, making sure nail ends enter pilot holes in ratchet wheel mounting screws. Turn flywheel a partial revolution if necessary.
- Mount starter using hex head screw, lock washer, and two flat washers at each mounting arm. Tighten securely. Remove nails.
- To change direction of pull, loosen four clamp screws and turn starter in mounting ring to desired position. Tighten clamp screws securely.
Tools required
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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.