Cummins/Onan — Reconnecting the Choke Cable
Adjustments
From a Cummins/Onan operator's manual covering: P216, P218, P220, P224. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan P216, Cummins/Onan P218, Cummins/Onan P220, Cummins/Onan Performer Series
Before you start
- Accidental starting of the engine can result in severe personal injury or death; always disconnect the spark plug and battery negative cable first
Procedure
- Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plugs and battery negative cable.
- Push the equipment choke knob to the full-open choke position.
- Connect the choke cable to the choke lever (hook in or clamp by screw in swivel).
- Pull the slack out of the cable and clamp it.
- Check for smooth movement and full travel of the choke knob.
- Remove air cleaner element to see that choke plate opens and closes fully.
- Reassemble the air cleaner and reconnect the spark plug and battery.
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan P216 →, Cummins/Onan P218 →, Cummins/Onan P220 →, Cummins/Onan Performer Series →
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.