Cummins Onan 5500 question
Hi all, I have a new toy hauler with a Cummins Onan 5500 generator model HGJAB built in. When operating with a load it runs really nice and smooth but when at idle with little load it throttles up and...
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JSS1439 wrote:
No service faults at all. It never stops running, just throttles up and down but smooths out when a load is put on it.
Check the frequency and voltage. I love my Kill A Watt for that at $20.
You are experiencing "hunting." I get it with my Onan 6500. Here's the manual:
http://www.cumminsonan.com/www/pdf/manuals/983-0501D.pdfhttp://www.cumminsonan.com/www/pdf/manuals/983-0501D.pdf
On page 8-20 you can see the governor. You want to move the spring a bit farther (one notch will probably do it) from the centrifugal shaft to reduce hunting.
