Cummins/Onan OT-A-4060A / OT-C-10050C — Block and Cross-Bar Assembly Removal and Replacement (40 to 125 Amperes)
Repair & overhaul
For the Cummins/Onan OT-A-4060A / OT-C-10050C, from the Cummins/Onan service manual.
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Before you start
- Use care when removing the block and cross-bar assembly from the base to avoid cracking the auxiliary switch lever.
Procedure
- Remove the linear actuator as described for 40- to 125-ampere switches (steps 1-6).
- Remove the round head machine screws and flat washers securing the interlock bar and remove the interlock bar.
- Disconnect the control wiring leads from the jumper bus bars.
- Remove the hardware securing the jumper bus bars to the load bus bars and lift them off.
- Remove the control wiring leads from the power source terminals and remove the power source supply wires from the lug terminals.
- Remove the two round head machine screws, lock washers, and flat washers securing the block assembly to the base; remove the assembly.
- Clean all current-carrying surfaces with a wire brush.
- Hold the block assembly in position and align the auxiliary switch lever vertically when contacts are closed.
- Secure the block assembly to the base with screws, lock washers, and flat washers; torque to 25 to 30 in-lbs (2.8 to 3.4 N•m).
- Install the power source supply wires and securely tighten the lug terminals.
- Connect the control wiring leads marked NORM A,B,C or EMER A,B,C.
- Apply a thin coat of electric joint compound and install the jumper bus bars; torque to 25 to 30 in-lbs (2.8 to 3.4 N•m).
- Connect the control wiring leads marked LOAD A,B,C.
- Apply thread sealant (518-0309) to interlock bar screw threads, install the interlock bar, and torque to 15 to 20 in-lbs (1.7 to 2.3 N•m).
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Block assembly screws: 25 to 30 in-lbs (2.8 to 3.4 N•m)
- Interlock bar screws: 15 to 20 in-lbs (1.7 to 2.3 N•m)
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.