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Cummins/Onan — Preventing Accidental Starting Before AC Electrical Connections

Installation · Battery / Generator Set

From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan DQAD, Cummins/Onan DQAE, Cummins/Onan DQAF, Cummins/Onan QSM11 engine

Before you start

  • Accidental starting of the generator set can cause severe personal injury or death. Prevent accidental starting by disconnecting the negative (−) cable from the battery terminal.

Procedure

  1. Move the Run/Off/Auto switch on the control panel to the OFF position.
  2. Press the Emergency Stop button and wait at least 30 seconds before completing Step 3.
  3. Turn off or remove AC power from the battery charger.
  4. Remove the negative (−) battery cable from the generator set starting battery.

Specs & values

  • Wait at least 30 seconds

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan DQAD →, Cummins/Onan DQAE →, Cummins/Onan DQAF →

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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