Cummins/Onan — Moving the Generator Set
Installation
From a Cummins/Onan service manual covering: C400 D5e, C400D5, C450 D5e, C450 D6e, C450D5, C450D6, C500 D5e, C500 D6e, C550, C550 D5, QSX15. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan C400 D5e, Cummins/Onan C450 D5e, Cummins/Onan C450 D6e, Cummins/Onan C450D5, Cummins/Onan C450D6, Cummins/Onan C500 D5e, Cummins/Onan C500 D6e, Cummins/Onan C550 D5, Cummins/Onan QSx15, Cummins/Onan QSX15-G8/G9 engine
Before you start
- Do not lift the generator set by attaching to the engine or alternator lifting points.
- Before lifting/transportation of the generator set ensure the fuel tank is empty.
- Never stand underneath a lifted generator set.
- On an enclosed generator set, the canopy doors must be locked before re-positioning and must remain locked during transportation and siting.
Procedure
- Attach the lifting device to the lifting points only, using suitable shackles, chains and spreader bars.
- Slowly tighten the slings and inspect the lifting attachments before commencing a full lift.
- Hoist the generator set slowly using the indicated lifting points only.
- Guide the generator set with ropes at a safe distance to prevent uncontrolled rotation.
- Move the generator set to the desired location and place in position, bringing the set down slowly.
- Loosen the slings, unhook and remove the shackles.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan C400 D5e →, Cummins/Onan C450 D5e →, Cummins/Onan C450 D6e →, Cummins/Onan C450D5 →, Cummins/Onan C450D6 →, Cummins/Onan C500 D5e →, Cummins/Onan C500 D6e →, Cummins/Onan C550 D5 →, Cummins/Onan QSx15 →
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.