Cummins/Onan — Starting the Plant
Operation · Generating plant
From a Cummins/Onan owner's manual covering: 290.0WF-54R, 290.0WF-54XR, 290.0WF-57R, 290.0WF-59XR, 330.0WK-54R, 330.0WK-54XR, 330.0WK-55DR, 330.0WK-57XR, 330.0WK-59XR, 350.0WF-4R, 350.0WF-4XR, 350.0WF-5DR…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Waukesha L1616-GSIU engine
Procedure
- Press the RUN-STOP switch to its RUN position, holding in contact to crank the engine.
- Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at one time; investigate any failure to start.
- If engine fails to crank, check that the cranking limiter switch is closed.
Specs & values
- do not crank more than 30 seconds at one time
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.