Cummins/Onan — Reconnecting the Transfer Switch
Operation · Transfer switch / bypass switch
From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Turning the Engine Start switch to normal allows the generator set to cool while running at no load.
Procedure
- Turn the key operated Drawout Release switch and turn the drawout crank handle clockwise to the limit of its rotation.
- Release the Drawout Release switch and then push the Reset button.
- Move the bypass switch handle to the automatic position to return the transfer switch to automatic operation; if generator set was connected to load, wait five minutes before turning the Engine Start
Tools required
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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.