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Cummins/Onan — Voltage Adjustment [G]

Adjustments · Voltage regulator board

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

Applies to: Cummins/Onan HDKA, Cummins/Onan HDKAQ, Cummins/Onan HDKAR

Before you start

  • Disconnect both battery cables, negative (-) cable first, when repairs are made.
  • Contact with high voltage can cause severe personal injury or death.

Procedure

  1. Attach a voltmeter securely to the L1 and L2 leads.
  2. Start the generator set and place a typical load on its output.
  3. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to set the voltage adjust potentiometer for correct voltage.
  4. For most 60 Hz applications, the ideal setting is 120 VAC at 60-61 hz.
  5. Retighten the locking nut when complete.

Tools required

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Specs & values

  • Ideal 60 Hz setting: 120 VAC at 60-61 Amazon eBay hz
  • Voltage adjust pot is a 10-turn potentiometer

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan HDKA →, Cummins/Onan HDKAQ →, Cummins/Onan HDKAR →

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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