Cummins/Onan — Starting the Plant Electrically
Operation · Plant controls
From a Cummins/Onan owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Do not press the START button continuously for more than five seconds at a time.
Procedure
- Set ignition switch to ELECT. START position.
- For gasoline, press START button firmly for several seconds to fill fuel pump and carburetor.
- Hold start button in until plant reaches running speed.
- If it does not start, press START for periods of not more than five seconds at a time with equivalent stops between.
- For gas fuel, lock choke arm down, turn off gasoline supply, and press START.
- Push regulator primer button if needed; do not overprime.
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.