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Cummins/Onan — Removing Genset from Vessel

Installation

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

Applies to: Cummins/Onan MDKAA, Cummins/Onan MDKAB, Cummins/Onan MDKAL, Kubota D1005 engine, Kubota D1105 engine, Kubota V1305 engine, Kubota V1505 engine

Before you start

  • Gensets are heavy and can cause severe personal injury or death if dropped.

Procedure

  1. Disconnect battery cables (negative first).
  2. Close all fuel shutoff valves and disconnect fuel lines.
  3. Disconnect remote control wiring.
  4. Disconnect AC output wiring.
  5. Disconnect exhaust hose.
  6. Close sea cock and disconnect sea water supply hose.
  7. Disconnect coolant hoses to keel cooler (if provided).
  8. Lift genset with adequate lifting device using lifting eye.

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 MDKAA →, Cummins/Onan MDKAB →, Cummins/Onan MDKAL →, Kubota D1005 engine →, Kubota D1105 engine →, Kubota V1305 engine →

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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