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Cummins/Onan — Transformer Voltage Adjustment

Adjustments · Voltage regulating transformer

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

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Procedure

  1. Adjust governor as specified in Governor section first.
  2. With unit at no load, adjust speed adjustment nut to specified frequency and voltage.
  3. Stop set and change transformer tap connections to increase or decrease voltage.
  4. Repeat voltage check until voltage is within specified range.
  5. Check no-load and full-load voltage and frequency.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • 60 Hz, 120 V: 62 Hz, 127.5 +/- 4.5 Volts
  • 50 Hz, 110/220 V: 52 Hz, 233 +/- 9 Volts
  • 50 Hz, 120/240 V: 52 Hz, 255 +/- 9 Volts

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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