Cummins/Onan — Starting the Engine: Gasoline
Operation
From a Cummins/Onan owner's manual covering: Onan P4500iDF, P4500iDF, P4500iDF Inverter. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan P4500iDF, Cummins/Onan P4500iDF Inverter
Before you start
- DO NOT move or tip the generator during operation.
Procedure
- Verify that fuel is in the gas tank.
- Turn the fuel selector switch to gasoline operation.
- Push the battery switch to the ON position.
- Choose the starting method: Recoil Start, Remote Start, or Push-Button Start.
- Recoil Start: pull the recoil handle slowly until resistance, then pull rapidly.
- Remote Start: push and hold the ON button on the key fob for one second.
- Push-Button Start: push and hold the engine start button for two seconds.
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan P4500iDF →, Cummins/Onan P4500iDF Inverter →
Source: Cummins/Onan owner'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.