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Cummins/Onan QST30 G-Drive Engine

The Cummins/Onan QST30 G-Drive is an engine. It powers generator sets from Cummins/Onan, including the GST30 G-Drive.

Also known as: Cummins QST30 G-Drive

Part of the Cummins/Onan QST30 engine family — 7 variants share parts & fitment.

Engine specifications

Generator sets powered by this engine

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Cummins/Onan GST30 G-Drive

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Troubleshooting

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Fault codes

CodeMeaningCauseRemedy
171Fault Code 171 not present
234Engine Overspeed - Engine ProtectionThe engine speed was above the maximum allowable engine speed. An engine overspeed can be caused by either a fuel system problem or the engine being driven or reverse powered past its maximum allowable speed.
234Fault Code 234 inactive
234Correct rpm reading
234Inspect engine speed sensor
342 or 346Electronic Control Module (ECM) Memory - Area Faults
415Engine Power Output Low
115Engine Speed Sensor (ESS) Circuit
135QST30 G-Drive Fault Code 135Repair or replace the engine harness, repair the engine harness adaptor cable or engine harness extension cable(s), whichever is found faulty
141Oil Pressure Sensor (OPS) Circuit Fault Code 141Repair damaged pins, replace the engine harness, repair or replace the OPS, dry the connector by using electrical contact cleaner, replace the connector seal, check and measure voltages, clear fault codes
23Engine Speed Sensor [ESS) Fuel shuto? vahes are signa! on pra 21 and 22 olthe = «— de-energized valves angne hamess electronic closedi, contrat module (ECM) connector Conytion Alarm output is invdcates ongma speed greater = anergzad than alam (shuldown) ihrashokd ~=Overspeed relay dry or is energ

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Engine Speed Surges at Low or High IdleInjector is malfunctioning, Static injection timing is not correct, Fuel pump overflow valve is malfunctioning, Fuel transfer pump is malfunctioning, Fuel injection pump is malfunctioningReplace the malfunctioning injector, Check the static injection timing when installing the fuel injection pump, Check the overflow valve for correct operation, Remove and test the fuel injection pump, Replace the pump if necessary
Engine Will Not Reach Rated Speed (RPM)Tachometer is not calibrated or is malfunctioning, Engine parasitics are excessive, Fuel inlet restriction, Electronic fault codes active or high counts of inactive fault codes, Programmable parameters or selected features are not correct, Fuel grade is not correct for the application or the fuel quality is poor, Load is excessive for engine horsepower rating, Engine speed sensor (ESS) or circuit is malfunctioning, Overhead adjustments are not correctCompare the tachometer reading with a hand tachometer or an electronic service tool! reading. Calibrate or replace the tachometer as necessary, Check engine driven units for correct operation, Check the cooling fan for correct operation and cycle time, Refer to Section TF for fault code troubleshooting, Check the programmable parameters and the selected features with an electronic service tool, Set the parameters and features again if necessary, Operate the engine from a tank of good fuel, Reduce the load on the engine, Check the ESS for correct adjustment and for debris on the sensor. Check the ESS circuit, Adjust the overhead settings
Engine Will Not Shut OffElectronic fault codes active or high counts of inactive fault codes, Stop/Run switch circuit is malfunctioning, Engine is running on fumes drawn into the air intakeRefer to Section TF for fault code troubleshooting, Check the Stop/Run switch circuit, Check the ard ine Coat eae a scoeeary
Fuel Consumption ExcessiveFuel leaks, Lubricating oil level is above specification, Lubricating oil does not meet specifications for operating conditions, Environmental factors are affecting fuel consumption, Engine parasitics are excessive, Load is excessive for engine horsepower rating, Electronic fault codes active or high counts of inactive fault codesCheck the fuel lines, fuel connections, and fuel filters for leaks. Check the fuel lines to the supply tanks, Check the oil level. Verify the dipstick calibration and oil pan capacity. Fill the system to the specified level, Change the ail and filters. Use the lubricating oil type recommended in Section V, Consider altitude and ambient air temperature when evaluating fuel consumption, Reduce the load on the engine, Refer to Section TF for fault code troubleshooting

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

Common problems

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  • Overspeed 23
    Fix: STEP 1: Kentily the reason for the overspeed, STEP 14: Gneck for Fault Code 171. Fault Code 171 not present engine not reverse powered, STEP 1¢: Check for attemate fuel Neo alternate fuel source, STEP 1D: Check engine rpm with Correct rpm reading servics tool monior.
  • Fault Code 171 not present, Engine not raverse powered, No alamate Kal source, Correct pm reading, Fault €440'234 metive, AN tous charred, Step 1 SAAR, TROBE STING SIRES 234
  • Engine Speed Sensor (ESS) Fuel shutoff valves are signalon pins 21 and22 cithe de-energized (valves engine hammers electronically closed).
    Cause: Common Alarm output is energized, indicating engine speed greater than alarm (shutdown) threshold. Overspeed relay driver is energized.
  • A numeric Cummins code that identifies the fault. Fault Code

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Cummins/Onan QST30 G-Drive.

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—
Fuel filter—
Oil filter—
Battery—
Belt—
Coolant—
Oil—
Spark plug—

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
OtherBarber Colman Scale Factor500 to 2000adjustable range
OtherEngine Offset Time0 to 9,999,999.9hoursadjustable range
OtherFuel Pump Rack Test rack travel0 to 20mmengine not running
OtherGovernor Droop0 to 10%adjustable range
OtherGovernor Gain Adjust0.1 to 10adjustable range
OtherMeter Coolant Temp Max Duty Cycle0 to 100%adjustable range
OtherMeter Engine RPM Max Duty Cycle0 to 100%adjustable range
OtherMeter Oil Press Max Duty Cycle0 to 100%adjustable range
OtherMeter driver rating0 to 1mA
OtherRamp Time (Crank to Rated)0 to 30secadjustable range
OtherRamp Time (Idle to Rated)0 to 30secadjustable range
OtherRelay driver rating200mA at 24 VDCmaximum current
OtherWoodward Scale Factor20 to 60adjustable range
PressureMeter Maximum Oil Pressure0 to 100adjustable range
PressureMeter Minimum Oil Pressure0 to 100adjustable range
PressureOil Press Warn Threshold at Idle0 to 100at idle
PressureOil Press Warn Threshold at Rated0 to 100at rated
SpeedIdle Speed700 to 900RPMadjustable range
SpeedMeter Maximum Engine RPM0 to 2400RPMadjustable range
SpeedMeter Minimum Engine RPM0 to 2400RPMadjustable range
SpeedOverspeed Shutdown RPM800 to 2070RPMadjustable range
SpeedSpeed Adjust Knob rated engine speed adjustment±6%
TemperatureCoolant Temp Warning Threshold0 to 255adjustable range
TemperatureMeter Maximum Temperature0 to 255adjustable range
TemperatureMeter Minimum Temperature0 to 255adjustable range
TorqueTorque Curve Adjustment0.0 to 1.0adjustable range
VoltageBarber-Colman speed bias input±58 mV centered around 5 VDCmVBarber-Colman devices
VoltageCommon Alarm Shutdown Output relay contacts rating2 Amps at 30 VDC and 12 Amps at 50 VDC
VoltageFuel Pump Rack Position Sensor signalsinusoidal centered on 2.5VDC offset
VoltageRack Position Voltage output0 to 5volts
VoltageSpeed Bias Reference Voltage (Barber-Colman analog devices)7.75VDC
VoltageSpeed Bias Reference Voltage (Woodward and Barber-Colman digital devices)5VDC
VoltageWoodward speed bias input±3VDCWoodward devices

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Fault codes

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CodeNameMeaningSeverityAction
171Fuel Pump Rack Position mismatchThe ECM compares the fuel pump rack position sensor information with the commanded rack position; if the two values do not match, the ECM logs fault code 171.
234OverspeedEngine Speed Sensor (ESS) signal on pins 21 and 22 of the engine harness ECM connector indicates engine speed greater than alarm (shutdown) threshold. Fuel shutoff valves are de-energized (valves closed). Common Alarm output is energized. Overspeed relay driver is energized.ShutdownIdentify the reason for the overspeed; check for Fault Code 171; check for motoring of engine (reverse power); check for alternate fuel source; check engine rpm with service tool monitor; clear fault codes.

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Procedures

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Change a parameter setting (Field Parameter Editor) adjustment

⚠ ECM parameters cannot be changed while the engine is running.

  1. Double click a parameter in the list of Adjustable Items, or highlight it and click the Edit button.
  2. Edit the parameter value using the data entry field/spin box or the Default button.
  3. Click the Change button to change the parameter value in the list.
  4. Click the ECM Save button to save the values in the ECM.
Change the fuel pump rack position diagnostic

⚠ Test can only be performed when the engine is not running.

  1. Use the up or down arrows to change the position setting (auto-sent to ECM), or type a new value and click Send.
  2. Read the corresponding rack position sensor voltage shown by the test.
Simulate a coolant temperature condition that causes a fault diagnostic

⚠ Fault simulation temporarily overrides the engine's actual fault sensors; exit normally or sensors remain disabled.

  1. Click an up or down arrow to activate the Simulated Temperature spin box.
  2. Change the simulated temperature in 1 unit increments (auto-sent to ECM), or type a value and click Send.
Simulate an oil pressure condition that causes a fault diagnostic

⚠ Fault simulation temporarily overrides the engine's actual fault sensors; exit normally or sensors remain disabled.

⚠ If the PC shuts down during simulation, power off and restart the engine to reactivate fault sensors.

  1. Click an up or down arrow to activate the Simulated Pressure spin box.
  2. Click an up or down arrow again to simulate changing pressure in 1 unit increments (auto-sent to ECM), or type a value and click Send.
Simulate an overspeed condition that causes a fault diagnostic

⚠ Fault simulation temporarily overrides the engine's actual fault sensors; exit normally or sensors remain disabled.

  1. Adjust the Shutdown Threshold spin box to the desired test point.
  2. Click an up or down arrow to activate Rated Speed Override.
  3. Change speed in 10 RPM increments (auto-sent to ECM), or type a value and click Send.
Troubleshoot a communications problem diagnostic
  1. Check the COM port setting in the User Options dialog box to make sure it is correct.
  2. Check the cable connections to make sure all cables are securely in place.
  3. Make sure the ECM is powered ON.
  4. Try the function again.
  5. If the problem persists, exit INSITE QST30 G-Drive and contact your system administrator.
Connect a standard PC to an ECM installation

Tools: Serial interconnect cable 3825183

  1. Use serial interconnect cable, Part No. 3825183.
  2. Connect the serial connector to the serial port on the back of your PC.
  3. Connect the 9-pin Deutsch connector to the engine harness near the flywheel housing.
Connect an NGT computer to an ECM installation

Tools: Serial interconnect cable 3825183

  1. Use serial interconnect cable, Part No. 3825183, to connect the ECM to the NGT serial port.
  2. Hookup procedures are the same as for standard computers.
Install a security key operation
  1. Insert the security key diskette in the diskette drive.
  2. In the ECM Setup dialog box, click either Drive A or Drive B radio buttons.
  3. Click OK.
  4. Type your password in the Password field.
  5. Click OK.
Log data to a file (Data Logger) operation
  1. Select Data Logger on the Tools menu.
  2. Select parameters to log, a sampling period, and the data file name.
  3. Click OK to start logging.
  4. Click Start; click Pause then Start to pause/resume; click Close to stop.
Monitor data operation
  1. Specify which parameters to monitor.
  2. Make sure the ECM is attached to your PC and the engine is running.
  3. Click the Start button.
  4. Click Pause then Start to pause/resume; click Capture to log data; click Close to stop.
Move the security key operation
  1. Insert the security key diskette in the diskette drive.
  2. In the Move Security Key dialog box, click the radio button for the type of move.
  3. Select the drive letter of your diskette drive in the spin box.
  4. Click OK.

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Cummins/Onan QST30 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
100-025-001Air FilterAir filter
100-029-001AIR FILTERAir filter
1007973AirAir filter
110331287Air, PrimaryAir filter
110337797Air, SecondaryAir filter
110337854Air, SecondaryAir filter
11033838AirAir filter
110338381AirAir filter
11110175Air, Primary Magnum RSAir filter
11110176Air, Secondary Magnum RSAir filter
1132848Air, PrimaryAir filter
140-3288-02Cleaner, AirAir filter
14589PLATE CAMSHAFT LOCATINGAir filter
2165039AirAir filter
2165059Air, PrimaryAir filter
2339823AirAir filter
266787Air, PrimaryAir filter
267953Air, SecondaryAir filter
26815AirAir filter
27407AirAir filter
279245Air, SecondaryAir filter
3044713AirAir filter
3214300100Compressor AirAir filter
3214300300Air, PrimaryAir filter
3214300800Air, PrimaryAir filter
3214303600Air, PrimaryAir filter
3214304100Air, PrimaryAir filter
3214305300Air, SecondaryAir filter
3214306500Air, SecondaryAir filter
3214306800Air, PrimaryAir filter
3214308700Compressor AirAir filter
3388840M2Cab AirAir filter
3632350M1Air, SecondaryAir filter
3901475M1Relevage / Lift KraftheberAir filter
3901476M1Relevage / Lift KraftheberAir filter
3901477M1Relevage / Lift KraftheberAir filter
3901478M1Relevage / Lift KraftheberAir filter
3902782M1AirAir filter
4144966Air, SecondaryAir filter
4271467M1Air, Primary Magnum RSAir filter
4271468M1Air, Secondary Magnum RSAir filter
4319256Air, SecondaryAir filter
4319257Air, PrimaryAir filter
49931583AirAir filter
5016603M1AirAir filter
5016604M1AirAir filter
609374Air, SecondaryAir filter
663856Air, PrimaryAir filter
6I2503Air, Magnum RSAir filter
700274Air, SecondaryAir filter
700282Air, PrimaryAir filter
701165Air, PrimaryAir filter
70185128AirAir filter
70185824AirAir filter
70197588Air, SecondaryAir filter
70235449AirAir filter
70235863AirAir filter
70237395AirAir filter
70239518AirAir filter
70243163AirAir filter
70244728AirAir filter
702455Air, PrimaryAir filter
702463Air, SecondaryAir filter
70257024Air, PrimaryAir filter
70257029Air, SecondaryAir filter
70257597AirAir filter
70259793Air, SecondaryAir filter
70263434Air, PrimaryAir filter
70263435Air, SecondaryAir filter
70264113Air, SecondaryAir filter
70264114Air, PrimaryAir filter
70264115Air, PrimaryAir filter
70264740AirAir filter
70264744Air, PrimaryAir filter
70264745Air, SecondaryAir filter
70266786Air, PrimaryAir filter
70267953Air, SecondaryAir filter
70267962Air, SecondaryAir filter
70269244Air, PrimaryAir filter
70269245Air, SecondaryAir filter
70569300Cab AirAir filter
70620717AirAir filter
70622893AirAir filter
70632707AirAir filter
70634446AirAir filter
70638414AirAir filter
70638731AirAir filter
70659387Air, PrimaryAir filter
70662477Air, SecondaryAir filter
70662609Air, SecondaryAir filter
70671838Air, PrimaryAir filter
70671839Air, SecondaryAir filter
70684733Air, PrimaryAir filter
70684734Air, PrimaryAir filter
71004652AirAir filter
71167808AirAir filter
72083768Air, SecondaryAir filter
72083771Air, PrimaryAir filter
72097035AirAir filter
72097371AirAir filter
72097407AirAir filter
72162545Air, PrimaryAir filter
72163296Air, SecondaryAir filter
72257812AirAir filter
73040631AirAir filter
73042190AirAir filter
73046858AirAir filter
73622243Air, PrimaryAir filter
74052520AirAir filter
74059292AirAir filter
74379069AirAir filter
74993158AirAir filter
74996245AirAir filter
74997568AirAir filter
79011386Air, PrimaryAir filter
79011387Air, SecondaryAir filter
8022345Air, PanelAir filter
8422800Air, PrimaryAir filter
AF1601MAirAir filter
AF1638Air, PrimaryAir filter
AF1639Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF1658KAirAir filter
AF1686Air, PanelAir filter
AF1695Cab AirAir filter
AF1727Air, PanelAir filter
AF1733KAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF1735KAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF1767Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF1768MAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF1791AirAir filter
AF1830KMAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF1839Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF1840AirAir filter
AF1841Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF1842Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF1843Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF1887MAirAir filter
AF1917MAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF1934MANDAirAir filter
AF1935MAirAir filter
AF1972AirAir filter
AF250Crankcase BreatherAir filter
AF25057AirAir filter
AF25064AirAir filter
AF25065Air, PrimaryAir filter
AF25067AirAir filter
AF25129MAir, Magnum RSAir filter
AF25352AirAir filter
AF25376AirAir filter
AF25425AirAir filter
AF25454Air, Primary Magnum RSAir filter
AF25468Air, Secondary Magnum RSAir filter
AF25481Air, PrimaryAir filter
AF25491Air, Secondary Magnum RSAir filter
AF25558Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF25617Air, PrimaryAir filter
AF25618Air, Secondary Magnum RSAir filter
AF25723AirAir filter
AF25724AirAir filter
AF25729AirAir filter
AF25730AirAir filter
AF25748Air filterAir filter
AF25749Air filterAir filter
AF25849Cab AirAir filter
AF25964Air, Primary Magnum RSAir filter
AF263AirAir filter
AF26393AirAir filter
AF26394AirAir filter
AF26395AirAir filter
AF26396AirAir filter
AF26398AirAir filter
AF26399Air, PrimaryAir filter
AF26400Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF26401AirAir filter
AF26402AirAir filter
AF289Air filterAir filter
AF291AirAir filter
AF303AirAir filter
AF303ANDAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF335MAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF338Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF349Air, PrimaryAir filter
AF349MAirAir filter
AF350KAirAir filter
AF350KMAirAir filter
AF351KAirAir filter
AF351KMAirAir filter
AF353KMAirAir filter
AF362AirAir filter
AF4058Air, PrimaryAir filter
AF4059KAirAir filter
AF4060Air, PrimaryAir filter
AF4066AirAir filter
AF4067AirAir filter
AF409KAirAir filter
AF4100FILTER, AF PKG - AF4100Air filter
AF4103Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF4124AirAir filter
AF4135AirAir filter
AF4150Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF4164KAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF4165Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF417KAirAir filter
AF418Air, PrimaryAir filter
AF418MAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF424Air filterAir filter
AF424MAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF427MAirAir filter
AF434KMAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF435KMAirAir filter
AF436MAirAir filter
AF437KAirAir filter
AF448AirAir filter
AF4521Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF4522Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF4523Air filterAir filter
AF453AirAir filter
AF4553MAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF4554MAir, SecondaryAir filter
AF456Air filterAir filter
AF4567Air filterAir filter
AF4581Air filterAir filter
AF4589AirAir filter
AF459AirAir filter
AF461AirAir filter
AF4626Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF4713Air filterAir filter
AF471MAir, SecondaryAir filter
AF472ANDAirAir filter
AF472MAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF4734Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF4748KAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF4754Air, PrimaryAir filter
AF4755Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF4757AirAir filter
AF4758KMAirAir filter
AF4807Air, PanelAir filter
AF4828Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF4838ANDAirAir filter
AF486KAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF487Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF4896AirAir filter
AF490MAir, SecondaryAir filter
AF491AirAir filter
AF492AirAir filter
AF493AirAir filter
AF4994Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF804MAir, SecondaryAir filter
AF819KMAirAir filter
AF820MAir, SecondaryAir filter
AF821MAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF835KAirAir filter
AF843AirAir filter
AF886MAirAir filter
AF929Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF937Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF939Air, PrimaryAir filter
AF940KAirAir filter
AF955Air filterAir filter
AF956MAir filterAir filter
AF964Air, PrimaryAir filter
AF979MAir, PrimaryAir filter
AF987Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF988Air, SecondaryAir filter
AF990AirAir filter
AF991AirAir filter
AH1198AirAir filter
C30810AirAir filter
CF810AirAir filter
P122115Air, PanelAir filter
P122425Air, SecondaryAir filter
P126318Air, PrimaryAir filter
s9001039Air Cleaner PrecleanerAir filter
3377193Battery TesterBattery tester
08a00029Drive Belt, Cooling FanBelt
100-028-001Coolant FilterBelt
100-031-001BELTBelt
13800007Drive Belt, AlternatorBelt
3822524Use on v-belts ( 3/8 to 7/8) and v-ribbed belts with 5 ribs or less.Belt
3822525Use on v-beits larger than 7/8 in. and v-ribbed belts with 6 or more ribs.Belt
A40-TB1-2SWITCHED B+Belt
A40-TB1-4GROUNDBelt
A40-TB1-7COMMON ALARMBelt
ST669water pump type grease listed below, or its equivalentBelt
01a0028Bolts, couplingBolt
3825183INSITE™ cableCable
49400361Common Alarm CircuitCommon alarm circuit
49400355Common Warning CircuitCommon warning circuit
3621208B Connector DRC26-40SB-LO11Connector
3656990Connector Socket 0462-201-20141Connector
3657034Cavity Plugs 0413-204-2005Connector
3822917Female 3822917Connector
3823995Weatherpack Deutsch/Metri-Pac Male 3823993Connector
3823996Weatherpack Deutsch/Metri-Pac Male 3823994Connector
3824811Test lead for 9-pin Deutsch connectorConnector
3824812Weatherpack Deutsch Female 3824811Connector
1076751M1Water, Spin-OnCoolant filter
16998304Water, Spin-OnCoolant filter
28043CoolantCoolant filter
3315116Cummins Part No. DCA4 UnitsCoolant filter

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Common questions

Which generators use the Cummins/Onan QST30 G-Drive engine?

The Cummins/Onan QST30 G-Drive powers 1 generator set(s), including Cummins/Onan GST30 G-Drive.

What is a common problem with the Cummins/Onan QST30 G-Drive engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the Cummins/Onan QST30 G-Drive is: Overspeed. Fix: STEP 1: Kentily the reason for the overspeed, STEP 14: Gneck for Fault Code 171. Fault Code 171 not present engine not reverse powered, STEP 1¢: Check for attemate fuel Neo alternate fuel source, STEP 1D: Check engine rpm with Correct rpm reading servics tool monior..