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Cummins/Onan — Preliminary Governor Adjustments

Adjustments · Cummins model EFC electric governor

From a Cummins/Onan operator's manual covering: KTA51, KTA52, KTA53, KTA54, KTT52. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan DFLA, Cummins/Onan DFLB, Cummins/Onan DFLC, Cummins/Onan DFM, Cummins/Onan KTT52

Procedure

  1. Idle Speed potentiometer: turn screw counterclockwise 20 turns then clockwise 10 turns to set mid position.
  2. Run Speed potentiometer: turn screw counterclockwise 20 turns then clockwise 10 turns to set mid position.
  3. Gain potentiometer: turn the screw fully counterclockwise.
  4. Droop potentiometer: turn fully counterclockwise for isochronous operation; approximately 40 for 3 percent droop; approximately 80 for 5 percent droop.

Specs & values

  • Droop approximately 40 for 3 percent droop
  • Droop approximately 80 for 5 percent droop

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan DFLB →, Cummins/Onan DFLC →, Cummins/Onan KTT52 →

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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