Cummins/Onan — Starting at the Control Panel (Manual Mode)
Operation
From a Cummins/Onan operator's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan DFBF, Cummins/Onan DFCB, Cummins/Onan DFCC, Cummins/Onan DFCE, Cummins/Onan NT855 engine, Cummins/Onan NTA855 engine
Before you start
- To clear a Fail to Start shutdown, place the O/Manual/Auto switch in the O position and press the Fault Acknowledge/Reset button. Wait two minutes for the starter motor to cool.
Procedure
- Turn the O/Manual/Auto switch to the Manual position.
- Press the Manual Run/Stop button to activate the engine control and starting system.
- The starter cranks and after a few seconds the engine starts and the starter disconnects.
- Warm-up at idle completes if enabled; when coolant reaches operating temperature or warm-up time is reached, the genset ramps to rated speed and voltage.
- If the engine does not start, the starter disengages and the control indicates an overcrank shutdown.
Specs & values
- Default starting: 3 start cycles of 15 seconds cranking and 15 seconds rest
- Starting cycles configurable 1-7
- Warm-up at idle time delay 0-300 seconds
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan DFBF →, Cummins/Onan DFCC →, Cummins/Onan DFCE →
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.