Cummins/Onan M-1600-2 — Preparing Generator Set for Storage (Out-of-Service Protection)
Maintenance
For the Cummins/Onan M-1600-2, from the Cummins/Onan operator's manual.
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Before you start
- Use this procedure if set will not be in use for more than 30 days
Procedure
- Run generator set at 50 percent capacity for one hour
- Turn off fuel supply, remove air filter, squirt defogger into carburetor intake while set runs out of fuel
- Reassemble air filter
- Shut off set, remove spark plugs, pour one tablespoon (about 30 ml) standard engine oil into spark plug holes
- Crank engine about 10 seconds and replace spark plugs
- Change oil when exhaust system has cooled
- Disconnect cables from starting battery
Specs & values
- one tablespoon (about 30 ml) of standard engine oil
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.