The Cummins/Onan P216 is a 0.71 L 2-cylinder air-cooled engine rated at 3600 rpm, producing up to 11.9 kW. It holds 1.5 L (0.4 gal) of oil and 3.5 L (0.9 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Onan P216
| Oil capacity | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 3.5 L |
| Displacement | 0.714 L |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Aspiration | Air-cooled |
| Rated speed | 3600 rpm |
| Gross power | 11 kW |
No generator set in our catalog cites this exact engine designation yet; its specifications and fault codes are documented here.
| Code | Meaning | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| 00-037 | Engine Starts but will not Stay Running | Check - Fuel supply - Fuel pumps - Fuel lines - Voltage at ignition coil - Carburetor choke - Carburetor |
| 00-044 | Engine does not Crank or Cranks Slowly | Check - Battery - Voltage at the starter - Engine seizure - Loads - Starter |
| 00-021 | Engine Cranks but will not Start | Perform checks in Step 01 - Fuel supply - Spark plugs Perform checks in Step 02 - Battery - Ignition coil - Ignition module Perform checks in Step 03 - Fuel filter - Fuel pump - Carburetor Perform engine leak down test |
| 00-024 | Engine Difficult to Start | Check - Fuel supply - Carburetor choke - Spark plugs Perform checks in Step 01 - Air cleaner element - Fuel filter - Intake manifold gaskets - Fuel pump - Carburetor - Ignition coil - Ignition module Perform engine leak down test |
| 00-026 | Engine Idles Rough | Check - Fuel supply - Spark plugs Perform checks in Step 01 - Carburetor choke - Spark plug wires - Ignition coil |
| 00-027 | Engine Noise Excessive | Check - Exhaust system - Engine mounting Perform checks in Step 01 - Valve lash - Starter to ring gear clearance |
| 00-028 | Engine Overspeeds | Check - Governor adjustment - Throttle cable Perform checks in Step 01 - Governor ball spacer |
| 00-031 | Engine Power Output Low | Check - Governor - Throttle cable - Carburetor choke - Fuel filter - Air cleaner element |
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | IF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCEANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, GET OUT INTO THE FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Shut down the unit and do not operate until it has been inspected and repaired. | |
| Muscular Twitching | IF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCEANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, GET OUT INTO THE FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Shut down the unit and do not operate until it has been inspected and repaired. | |
| Vomiting | IF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCEANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, GET OUT INTO THE FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Shut down the unit and do not operate until it has been inspected and repaired. | |
| Weakness and Sleepiness | IF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCEANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, GET OUT INTO THE FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Shut down the unit and do not operate until it has been inspected and repaired. | |
| Inability to Think Coherently | IF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCEANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, GET OUT INTO THE FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Shut down the unit and do not operate until it has been inspected and repaired. | |
| Engine Runs Rough or Misfires | Check Spark plugs, Fuel supply, Fuel filter, Fuel pump, Plugged idle jet, Governor adjustment | |
| Engine Surges | Check Fuel supply, Fuel filter, Fuel pump, Plugged idle jet, Governor adjustment | |
| Engine will not Shut Off | Check Ignition switch, Voltage at the ignition coil | |
| Vibration Excessive | Check Pulleys, Belts, Couplings, Drive shafts, Engine mounting, Flywheel | |
| Engine Shuts Down (Floorcare Engine) | Check CO levels, Oxygen sensor, Emissions light | |
| Blacksmoke from the exhaust and a rough running engine | Over-choking |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this engine’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
The Cummins/Onan P216 engine has an oil capacity of 1.5 liters.
The Cummins/Onan P216 has a displacement of 0.714 liters with 2 cylinders.