Cummins/Onan P218 / P220 — Reconnecting and Reclamping the Choke Cable (Manual Choke)
Adjustments
For the Cummins/Onan P218 / P220, from the Cummins/Onan operator's manual.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan P218, Cummins/Onan P220
Before you start
- Accidental starting of the engine can result in severe personal injury or death. Always disconnect the spark plug and battery (negative cable) before resetting the engine control cables.
Procedure
- Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plugs and, if so equipped, the battery (negative cable).
- Push the equipment choke knob to the full-open choke position.
- Connect the choke cable to the choke lever (hook in or clamp with screw in swivel).
- Pull the slack out of the cable and clamp it.
- Check for smooth movement and full travel of the choke knob; remove air cleaner element to verify choke plate opens and closes fully.
- Reassemble the air cleaner and reconnect the spark plug and battery.
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan P218 →, Cummins/Onan P220 →
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.