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Cummins/Onan RV QD 3200 — Cleaning the Engine Oil Strainer

Maintenance

For the Cummins/Onan RV QD 3200, from the Cummins/Onan service manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan HDZAA, Cummins/Onan RV QD 3200

Before you start

  • Wear safety glasses when using compressed air to clean the oil strainer.

Procedure

  1. Remove the maintenance access door.
  2. Loosen the center screw of the strainer (about five turns) and withdraw the strainer from the engine block.
  3. Use compressed air to clean the strainer. Blow the debris from inside out.
  4. Replace the O-rings or strainer if damaged.
  5. Lubricate the O-rings with clean oil and insert the strainer until it stops.
  6. Check for spring tension against the strainer and tighten the center screw.
  7. Secure the front access door.

Tools required

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Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan HDZAA →

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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