Cummins/Onan — Reconnecting and Reclamping the Choke and Throttle Cables
Adjustments
From a Cummins/Onan operator's manual covering: E124V Floorcare, E125, E140, MODEL E125H, MODEL E140H, P216, P218, P220, P224, P248V Floorcare. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan E125, Cummins/Onan E140, Cummins/Onan HGJAA, Cummins/Onan HGJAB, Cummins/Onan HGJAC, Cummins/Onan E125H/E140H engine
Before you start
- Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Always disconnect spark plug and battery before resetting engine control cables.
Procedure
- Stop engine and disconnect spark plug and battery (negative cable).
- Push choke knob in to full open-choke position and throttle lever to lowest speed position.
- Loosen cable clamp at engine bracket if necessary and hook cable wires into hook holes in choke and throttle control arms.
- Rotate choke and throttle control arms clockwise, hold against stops, pull slack out of cables and tighten cable clamp.
- Check for smooth movement and full travel of choke knob and throttle lever. Remove air cleaner element to see choke plate opens and closes fully. Check throttle control arm touches stop plate and thro
- Reassemble air cleaner and reconnect spark plug and battery.
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan HGJAA →, Cummins/Onan HGJAB →, Cummins/Onan HGJAC →
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.