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Cummins/Onan QSX15 / QSx15 — Jump Starting

Operation · battery

For the Cummins/Onan QSX15 / QSx15, from the Cummins/Onan owner's manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan QSx15, Cummins/Onan QSX15 engine

Before you start

  • Batteries can emit explosive gases.
  • Do not connect jumper/charging cable to fuel system or electronic components.

Procedure

  1. Ventilate the compartment before servicing batteries.
  2. Remove negative (-) battery cable first, attach negative (-) cable last.
  3. Connect jumper cables in parallel: positive to positive, negative to negative.
  4. Turn disconnect switch to OFF and remove key before attaching jumper cables.

Tools required

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan QSx15 →

Source: Cummins/Onan owner'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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