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Cummins/Onan PCC 2100 — Draining and Flushing the Cooling System

Maintenance · Cooling system / radiator

For the Cummins/Onan PCC 2100, from the Cummins/Onan operator's manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan GGHE, Cummins/Onan GGHF, Cummins/Onan WSG-1068 engine

Before you start

  • Some coolant is toxic. Keep away from children and animals. Follow local environmental regulations for disposal.
  • The heater element will burn out if engine coolant is removed with heater connected to power source.

Procedure

  1. Disconnect engine coolant heater from power source (if equipped).
  2. Allow engine to cool and remove radiator pressure cap.
  3. Open the radiator drain cock and remove the water drain plugs (one on each side of engine).
  4. Place the end of a water hose into the radiator filler and turn on water supply; regulate flow.
  5. Continue flushing until outflow from drains is clear of rust sediment.
  6. Replace the water drain plugs and close the radiator drain cock.
  7. Refill the cooling system with recommended coolant.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Flush until outflow is clear of rust sediment.

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan GGHE →, Cummins/Onan GGHF →

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.

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