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Cummins/Onan — Voltage Adjustments (AVR-A and B)

Adjustments · Automatic Voltage Regulator

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

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Before you start

  • HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Touching uninsulated high voltage parts inside the control and power output boxes can result in severe personal injury or death.

Procedure

  1. Use control panel mounted output voltage trimmer, if provided, for small voltage adjustments.
  2. Measure generator output voltage while set is running without load at nominal frequency.
  3. If trimmer does not provide enough adjustment, set it at midpoint.
  4. Turn VOLTS ADJUST pot until rated voltage is obtained.
  5. Turn clockwise to increase output voltage; counterclockwise to decrease output voltage.

Tools required

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

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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