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Compatible — Inadvertently striking the com-

For these models: MCCK (Spec D), UN.

Before you start

  • should perform service procedures. Review safety precautions on inside cover page.

Procedure

  1. 13. Remove the engine-generator adapter by removing
  2. 1. Blown fuse or circuit
  3. 1. Look for cause and repair.
  4. 2. Disconnected wire or
  5. 2. Reconnect wire or wires.
  6. 4. Open, grounded or short circuit
  7. 1. External short circuit on line.
  8. 3. Brushes not making contact
  9. 2. Generator overloaded.
  10. 3. Shorted or grounded circuit in
  11. 4. Engine not running properly
  12. 3. Check brush springs for free
  13. 4. Test with ohmmeter or
  14. 1. Locate and eliminate short
  15. 2. Remove part of load.
  16. 3. Test with continuity tester or
  17. 4. Refer to Engine Section-
  18. 1. Defective bearing in end bell.
  19. 1. Replace bearing.
  20. 2. Brush rig loose.
  21. 2. Retorque.
  22. 3. Armature and field frame
  23. 3. Check generator alignment and
  24. 1. Generator overloaded.
  25. 1. Remove part of load.
  26. 2. Windings and parts covered
  27. 2. Clean generator.
  28. 3. Air intake restricted or
  29. 4. Shorted, open or grounded
  30. 3. Take necessary steps to allow
  31. 4. Test with ohmmeter or
  32. 1. Remove the generator end bell wrapper to expose
  33. 2.
  34. 3.
  35. 4.
  36. 5. Install the new brushes.
  37. 6.

Source: manual:900-0196_Onan_UN-series_Generator__Controls_service_manual_09-1996.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.