Cummins/Onan — Rigging Instructions
Installation · Lifting and hoisting
From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan GGHG, Cummins/Onan GGHH, Ford V-10 6.8L engine
Before you start
- Do not stand under or near the generator set when lifting.
- Do not lift the generator set by attaching to the engine or alternator lifting points.
Procedure
- Consult the generator set outline drawing for weight and center-of-gravity information.
- Attach cables from lifting lugs to a spreader bar, keeping attach points within skid width.
- With pedestal box, use spreader bars front and back to clear the pedestal box.
- Keep lifting angle (angle C) no more than 20 degrees from vertical.
- Slowly tighten slings and inspect lifting attachments before a full lift.
- Hoist the generator set slowly using the indicated lifting points only.
- Guide the set with ropes at a safe distance to prevent uncontrolled rotation.
- Move set to desired location, lower slowly, then loosen slings and remove shackles.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Lifting angle C must not exceed 20 degrees from vertical
- Distance Y must be less than distance X
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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.