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Cummins/Onan P1700i — Disassembly procedures

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For the Cummins/Onan P1700i, from the Cummins/Onan service manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan P1700i, Cummins/Onan EH09-2D engine

Before you start

  • Memorize the location of each part when disassembling; tag parts for reassembly.
  • Remove battery before disassembly.
  • Do not clean electrical parts with oil or water.
  • Stator and rotor pull each other with a strong magnetic force; be careful not to be injured.

Procedure

  1. Remove the side panels (Left, Right).
  2. Remove the rear cover (four screws).
  3. Remove the rolling wire and choke wire.
  4. Remove the recoil starter handle and guide.
  5. Remove the control panel.
  6. Remove the case body (Left, Right).
  7. Remove the rear frame.
  8. Remove the fuel cock bracket.
  9. Remove the fuel tank and fuel cock.
  10. Remove the control panel and disconnect the three couplers.
  11. Remove the inverter unit (two couplers).
  12. Remove the fuel pipes (carburetor side and crank case side).
  13. Remove the air cleaner and carburetor.
  14. Remove the front frame.
  15. Remove the base inverter, stator/rear cover, rotor, blower housing, flywheel, recoil starter, muffler, ignition coil and cylinder baffle.

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.

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