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Cummins/Onan GH-200 Engine Engine

The Cummins/Onan GH-200 is a 0.95 L 1-cylinder 4-cycle engine rated at 3600 rpm. It powers generator sets from Cummins/Onan, including the 2.5 KVD-2089, 2.8 KVD-2090 and G1207bs. It holds 1 L (0.3 gal) of oil and 0.8 L (0.2 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Onan GH-200

0.95 L
Displacement
1
Cylinders
3600 rpm
Rated speed
1.0 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity1.0 L
Coolant capacity0.8 L
Displacement0.95 L
Cylinders1
Aspiration4-cycle
Rated speed3600 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

4
Cummins/Onan 2.5 KVD-2089Cummins/Onan 2.8 KVD-2090Cummins/Onan G1207bsCummins/Onan GH-200

Troubleshooting

7

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
FAILS TO CRANK1. Low battery. 2. Poor battery connection. 3. Blown fuse.1. Check battery electrolyte level. 2. Clean and tighten all battery cable connections. 3. Replace fuse on control panel.
CRANKS SLOWLY1. Low battery. 2. Poor battery connection. 3. Blown fuse.1. Check battery electrolyte level. 2. Clean and tighten all battery and cable connections.
CRANKS BUT WONT START1. Low battery. 2. Poor battery connection. 3. Blown fuse. 4. Electrical load connected.1. Check battery electrolyte level. 2. Clean and tighten all battery and cable connections.
EXHAUSTING BLACK SMOKE1. Fuel below genset pickup level in tank. 2. Fuel supply shutoff valve closed. 3. Carbon deposits on spark plug. 4. Low oil level.1. Check fuel level and open supply valve if necessary. 2. Clean or replace spark plug.
UNIT RUNS THEN STOPS OR STOPS WHEN DRIVING AROUND A CORNER1. Low on fuel. 2. Low oil level. 3. Excess oil.1. Check and add fuel if necessary.
UNIT RUNS THEN SURGES1. Loose or defective spark plug lead. 2. Ignition coil, wiring, or control components defective. 3. Faulty spark plug. 4. Governor out of adjustment. 5. Combustion air preheat malfunction.
CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS (GENSET CONTINUES TO OPERATE)1. Overloaded circuit. 2. Hot weather increasing load.1. Reduce electrical load.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this engine’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Cummins/Onan GH-200?

The Cummins/Onan GH-200 engine has an oil capacity of 1.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Cummins/Onan GH-200?

The Cummins/Onan GH-200 has a displacement of 0.95 liters with 1 cylinders.

Which generators use the Cummins/Onan GH-200 engine?

The Cummins/Onan GH-200 powers 4 generator set(s), including Cummins/Onan 2.5 KVD-2089, Cummins/Onan 2.8 KVD-2090, Cummins/Onan G1207bs, Cummins/Onan GH-200.