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Cummins/Onan — Three to Two Wire Start Conversion (12 Volts)

Adjustments · Control accessory panel 2 to 3 wire converter

From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • Failure to remove AC power from the automatic transfer switch and to disable the generator set presents a serious shock hazard during this modification.

Procedure

  1. Open the automatic transfer switch cabinet door.
  2. Move the operation selector switch on 2 to 3 wire converter module 9 to STOP.
  3. Disconnect the starting batteries.
  4. Remove AC line voltage from the automatic transfer switch.
  5. Remove the wire leads between the engine control remote terminal block and the automatic transfer switch remote terminal block TB1.
  6. Remove 300-0926 2 to 3 wire converter module 9 and replace it with a 300-0937 blank (spare) module.
  7. Connect automatic transfer switch terminals TB1-B+, -RMT and -GND to the 2-wire start engine control.
  8. Restore AC line voltage to the automatic transfer switch.
  9. Connect the starting batteries.
  10. Move the operation selector switch on the engine control to RMT.
  11. Close the cabinet door.

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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