Cummins/Onan — Linkage Adjustment
Adjustments · Governor linkage
From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- With the genset stopped, remove the governor rod and spring from the throttle lever.
- With the actuator shaft full counterclockwise, check the governor arm angle is 64° ±2°.
- Loosen the governor arm screw to adjust the governor arm.
- Verify the ball joint screw is in the third hole from the outside end of the governor arm.
- Attach the governor rod and spring to the throttle lever.
- With the throttle lever closed, adjust the governor rod so the arm angle is 64° ±2°.
Specs & values
- Governor arm angle 64° ±2°
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.