The Cummins/Onan QST30-G3 is a 30 L turbo-charged engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from Cummins/Onan and Everdigm, including the 800DFHC, 900DFHC and DFHC. It holds 154 L (40.7 gal) of oil and 85 L (22.5 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Cummins QST30-G3
Part of the Cummins/Onan QST30 engine family — 10 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 154.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 85.0 L |
| Displacement | 30.0 L |
| Aspiration | Turbo-charged |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
Shared across brands: Cummins/Onan, Everdigm
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Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Cummins/Onan QST30-G3.
Step-by-step procedures compiled from the Cummins/Onan service manual for this engine.
| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Вентиляционные устройства генератора | Check | 10 hr | 10 часов / еженедельно | |
| Весь агрегат | Test | 10 hr | Включение минимум на час, предпочтительно с нагрузкой 50 %; 10 часов / еженедельно | |
| Подключение вспомогательной клеммной коробки | Check | 10 hr | 10 часов / еженедельно | |
| Уровень охладителя воды | Check | 10 hr | 10 часов / еженедельно | |
| Уровень смазочного масла в двигателе | Check | 10 hr | 10 часов / еженедельно | |
| Уровень топлива | Check | 10 hr | 10 часов / еженедельно | |
| Уровень электролита в батарее | Check | 10 hr | 10 часов / еженедельно | |
| Вентиляционный клапан топливного бака | Check | 100 hr | 100 часов / ежемесячно (положение отметки в таблице) | |
| Все переключатели (в т.ч. двигателя) | Test | 100 hr | 100 часов / ежемесячно | |
| Осадок в топливном баке | Drain | 100 hr | 100 часов / ежемесячно (положение отметки в таблице) | |
| Отверстие и внутреннее пространство генератора | Clean | 100 hr | Очистка сухим воздухом; 100 часов / ежемесячно | |
| Соленоид подачи топлива | Check | 100 hr | 100 часов / ежемесячно | |
| Уровень зарядки батареи гидрометром | Test | 100 hr | 100 часов / ежемесячно | |
| Воздушный фильтр (у масляного – уровень масла) | Check | 200 hr | 200 часов / ежегодно | |
| Все болты и гайки | Check | 200 hr | Проверка и затягивание при необходимости; 200 часов / ежегодно | |
| Все реле распределительной аппаратуры | Test | 200 hr | 200 часов / ежегодно | |
| Кабельные контакты батареи | Clean | 200 hr | 200 часов / ежегодно; зачистка и смазка | |
| Линии топлива, воздуха и выхлопная система на протечки | Check | 200 hr | 200 часов / ежегодно | |
| Натяжение клиновидного ремня | Check | 200 hr | 200 часов / ежегодно | |
| Плавкие предохранители и отключающие устройства | Check | 200 hr | 200 часов / ежегодно | |
| Подшипники генератора | Lubricate | 200 hr | 200 часов / ежегодно | |
| Проверка агрегата изготовителем | Inspect | 200 hr | 200 часов / ежегодно | |
| Противовибрационные устройства | Check | 200 hr | При наличии таковых; 200 часов / ежегодно | |
| Смазочное масло | Change | 200 hr | 200 часов / ежегодно | |
| Чистка всего агрегата и наружной поверхности панели управления | Clean | 200 hr | 200 часов / ежегодно | |
| Чистота контакторов и контактов прерывателей | Check | 200 hr | 200 часов / ежегодно | |
| Crankcase Oil and Filter | Change | 250 hr | 12 mo | Footnote X6: If genset is used for standby applications, change oil every 12 months or 250 hours, whichever comes first |
| valve clearance | Check | 2000 hr | B-Series (4BT3.3): valve clearance checks not required for 2000 hours, twice the industry standard | |
| engine overhaul | Other | 20000 hr | QSK23-Series: expected life cycle to 20,000 hours before first overhaul | |
| Rupture basin leak detect switch | Test | 12 mo | In some areas, weekly inspections may be required by safety code regulations. | |
| Содержание антифриза в системе охлаждения и фильтр | Check | 6 mo | В таблице указано «Раз в 6 месяцев» |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearance | Actuator maximum range | 0 - 21 | mm | |
| Clearance | Actuator position fault threshold | 1.5 | mm | more than commanded position |
| Clearance | Exhaust pipe clearance from combustible wall or partition | 12 | inches (305 mm) | |
| Clearance | Fuel line minimum clearance from electrical wiring | 1/2 | inch (12.7 mm) | |
| Clearance | Fuel line minimum clearance from hot exhaust parts | 2 | inch (51 mm) | |
| Clearance | Fuel rack position range | 0 - 21 | mm | |
| Clearance | Generator/engine angular alignment T.I.R. (max) | .001 | inch per inch of radius (center of shaft to indicator axis) | dial indicator at bolt circle diameter |
| Clearance | Left/right actuator fault threshold (more than this from commanded position) | 1.5 | mm | |
| Clearance | Vibration isolator base elevation difference (max) | 0.25 | inch (6 mm) | shimmed or grouted, flat and level surface |
| Clearance | Vibration isolator top plate clearance (nominal) | 0.25 | inch (6 mm) | level, genset installed |
| Gap | Fuel rack travel (rack test) | 0 to 19 | mm | rack test |
| Gap | Governor actuator position fault threshold | more than 1.5 from commanded position | mm (actuator range 0-21 mm) | |
| Other | All continuity checks - OK (no open circuit) if | less than 10 | ohms | continuity check |
| Other | Battery electrolyte specific gravity (charge threshold) | 1.215 | charge battery if below this reading | |
| Other | Battery electrolyte specific gravity (fully charged) | 1.260 | corrected to 80°F (27°C) | |
| Other | Bearing grease quantity | 81 | ml | |
| Other | ESS circuits shorts to ground - OK (no short circuits) if | more than 10 | kohms | shorts to ground |
| Other | Engine torque adjustment range | 0% to +1% | duty cycle units | approximately 0% to +2% engine horsepower |
| Other | Generator insulation resistance (frame HC6) | 5.0 - 1.0 | MEG | 500 VDC megger setting |
| Other | Generator insulation resistance (frame P7) | 10.0 - 1.0 | MEG | 500 VDC megger setting |
| Other | Governor duty cycle range | 25 - 93 | % | |
| Other | Magnetic Pickup proximity to gear teeth | 0.71 - 1.07 | mm | Approx. 1/2 to 3/4 turn |
| Other | Polarization Index (PI) acceptance ratio | 2 or greater | ratio (10 min megohms / 1 min megohms) | new and in-service sets |
| Other | Rack position test voltage (disconnect fuel pump) | 1.3 ±.25 to 4.5 ±.25 | VDC | racks moved to 0mm |
| Other | Rack test position range | 0 to 19 | mm | |
| Other | Start delay adjustment range | 0 to 300 | seconds | |
| Other | Start delay adjustment range (Auto mode remote start) | 0 to 300 | seconds | |
| Other | Stop delay adjustment range | 0 to 600 | seconds | |
| Other | Stop delay adjustment range (Auto mode remote stop) | 0 to 600 | seconds | |
| Other | Torque adjustment range | 0% to +1% | % duty cycle | |
| Other | Voltage regulator PWM duty cycle range | 0 - 60 | % | |
| Other | Wrist strap resistance | approximately 1 | megohm | |
| Other | Глубина фундамента/цоколя и выступ за пределы агрегата | не менее 150 | мм (6 дюймов) | |
| Other | Минимальное расстояние от генератора до стены, резервуара или панели в машинном зале | 1 | м | |
| Other | Нагрузка на грунт (ННГ) от агрегата, охладителя, топлива и фундамента | менее 9800 | кг/м2 (2000 фунтов на кв. фут) или 96 кПа | требует проверки по местным нормам |
| Other | Площадь впускного отверстия воздуха для агрегатов с радиаторным охлаждением | в 1,5-2 раза больше площади радиатора | ||
| Other | Просвет выхлопной трубы глушителя | 12 | дюйма (300 мм) | двигатель QSK60 |
| Other | Просвет выхлопной трубы глушителя | 3 | дюйма (76 мм) | двигатели B3.3, 4B, 6B |
| Other | Просвет выхлопной трубы глушителя | 4 | дюйма (100 мм) | двигатель 6C |
| Other | Просвет выхлопной трубы глушителя | 6 | дюйма (152 мм) | двигатели L, N, K19, V28 |
| Other | Просвет выхлопной трубы глушителя | 6×2 | дюйма (152 мм) | двигатели K38, QSK30 |
| Other | Просвет выхлопной трубы глушителя | 8 | дюйма (200 мм) | двигатели K50, QSK15 |
| Other | Прочность бетона фундамента на сжатие (28 суток) | не менее 17200 | кПа (2500 фунтов на кв. дюйм) | |
| Pressure | Engine oil pressure - idle | 20 | psi | idle mode |
| Pressure | Engine oil pressure - idle mode shutdown limit | 10 | psi | idle mode |
| Pressure | Engine oil pressure - idle mode warning limit | 15 | psi | idle mode |
| Pressure | Engine oil pressure - normal | 45-65 | psi | run mode |
| Pressure | Engine oil pressure - run mode shutdown limit | 35 | psi | run mode |
| Pressure | Engine oil pressure - run mode warning limit | 40 | psi | run mode |
| Pressure | Idle oil pressure | 20 | psi (138 kPa) | idle |
| Pressure | Idle oil pressure shutdown limit | 10 | psi (69 kPa) | idle |
| Pressure | Idle oil pressure warning limit | 15 | psi (103 kPa) | idle |
| Pressure | Maximum allowable exhaust back pressure | 27 | in. H2O (6.7 kPa) | |
| Pressure | Maximum allowable exhaust back pressure | 41 | in. H2O (10.2 kPa) | |
| Pressure | Maximum compressed air pressure for cleaning air filter element | 30 | psi (207 kPa) | air cleaner element cleaning |
| Pressure | Maximum compressed air pressure for cleaning radiator | 35 | psi (242 kPa) | radiator cleaning |
| Pressure | Maximum fuel inlet pressure | 10 | PSI (69 kPa) | |
| Pressure | Maximum fuel inlet restriction | 4 | in. Hg. (13.5 kPa) | |
| Pressure | Maximum fuel return restriction | 10 | in. Hg. (33.8 kPa) | |
| Pressure | Maximum fuel return restriction | 20 | in. Hg. (67.6 kPa) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Смесь воды и антифриза 50/50; низкосиликатный антифриз | Добавка Cummins DCA4 или эквивалент | Вода чистая, без хлоридов, сульфатов и кислот, с pH от 8,5 до 10,5; при заполнении холодной системы остается 6 (максимум 8) % дополнительной емкости для расширения | ||
| Fuel | ASTM No. 2 diesel fuel | Cummins engines normally use ASTM No. 2 diesel fuel and will operate on alternate diesel fuels within the specifications shown in the Cummins engine Operation and Maintenance Manual. Never use galvanized or copper fuel lines, fittings or fuel tanks. | |||
| Fuel | Дизельное топливо класса А1 или А2 | BS 2869: Часть 1:1998 (класс А1); BS 2869: Часть 2:1998 (классы А2, С1, С2, D, E, F, G, H) | Топливо должно быть как можно более чистым, по возможности не содержать воды и загрязнений | ||
| Grease | Kluber, type ASONIC GHY72 | 75.0 grams | P7 generator bearing re-lubrication grease; must be filled with same type used at manufacture and MUST NOT be mixed with any other type. | ||
| Grease | Lithium based grease, Mobilux No. 2 or Shell Alvania R3 | -30°C to 120°C | 2.74 oz (81 ml) | Generator end bearing lubrication; grease divided equally between bearing, bearing cap cavity and bearing cartridge cavity | |
| Other | Природный газ | Наименьшая теплопроизводительность >30 МДж/Н·м3; плотность 0,7-0,9 кг/м3; метановое число >52; H2S >0,01 %; максимальная температура газа 50 °C | below 50°C | Требования к качеству газа для газовых двигателей; при несоответствии двигатель должен быть отключен |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Code | Name | Meaning | Severity | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | IDLE MODE | Indicates the engine is operating in idle mode. Grounding the engine idle input causes generator build-up to be inhibited and the engine to be governed at 800 RPM. | Warning | When ground is removed from the input, the genset returns to normal speed and voltage. |
| 102 | EMERGENCY STOP | Indicates local or remote Emergency Stop. | Shutdown | Pull the button out (or turn clockwise to allow it to pop out). Move the Run/Off/Auto switch to Off. Press the Reset switch. Select Run or Auto, as required. |
| 115 | No engine speed signal detected | No engine speed signal detected between pins 21 and 22 of Engine Harness Connector. | Shutdown | Engine is shut down and cannot be run. Common Alarm output is energized. |
| 135 | High voltage at engine oil pressure sensor signal | High voltage detected at engine oil pressure sensor signal pin 12 of Engine Harness ECM Connector. | Warning | No effect on performance. Common Warning output is energized. |
| 141 | Low voltage at engine oil pressure sensor signal | Low voltage detected at engine oil pressure sensor signal pin 12 of Engine Harness ECM Connector. | Warning | No effect on performance. Common Warning output is energized. |
| 143 | Low oil pressure warning | Engine oil pressure has dropped below the warning threshold for low oil pressure. | Warning | No effect on performance. Common Warning output is energized. Pre-low Oil Pressure relay driver is energized. |
| 144 | High voltage at engine coolant temperature sensor signal | High voltage detected at engine coolant temperature sensor signal pin 14 of Engine Harness ECM Connector. | Warning | No effect on performance. Common Warning output is energized. |
| 145 | Low voltage at engine coolant temperature sensor signal | Low voltage detected at engine coolant temperature sensor signal pin 14 of Engine Harness ECM Connector. | Warning | No effect on performance. Common Warning output is energized. |
| 146 | High coolant temperature warning | Engine coolant temperature has exceeded the warning threshold for high coolant temperature. | Warning | No effect on performance. Common Warning output is energized. Pre-High Coolant Temperature relay driver is energized. |
| 151 | High coolant temperature shutdown | Engine coolant temperature has exceeded the alarm (shut down) threshold for high coolant temperature. | Shutdown | Engine will shut down. Common Alarm output is energized. High Coolant Temperature relay driver is energized. |
| 171 | Fuel pump rack position fault | One or both of the left bank or right bank fuel pump racks is not at the commanded position. | Warning | Performance could be sluggish or slow to respond. Common Warning output is energized. |
| 200 | LOW OIL PRESSURE | Indicates engine oil pressure has dropped to an unacceptable level. | Warning | If generator is powering critical loads and cannot be shut down, wait until next shutdown period and then follow the 201-SHUTDOWN procedure. To check oil pressure, access the Oil Pressure menu prior to clearing the fault. |
| 201 | LOW OIL PRESSURE | Indicates engine oil pressure has dropped below the shutdown trip point. | Shutdown | Check oil level, lines and filters. If oil system is OK but oil level is low, replenish. Reset control and restart. Oil pressure limits are listed in Table 4-3. |
| 204 | OIL PRES SENDER | Indicates that the control has sensed that the engine oil pressure sender is out of its working range. | Warning | Check that the engine oil pressure sender is properly connected. |
| 210 | LOW COOLANT TEMP | Warning occurs when engine coolant temperature is 70 F (21 C) or lower. May be indicated even though coolant heaters are operating when ambient temperature falls below 40 F (4 C). | Warning | Check for coolant heater not connected to power supply (blown fuse or disconnected cord); check for low coolant level and replenish; check for open heater element (check current draw). |
| 211 | HIGH COOLANT TEMP | Indicates the engine coolant temperature is getting close to the recommended maximum temperature limit: 215 F (102 C) standby or 207 F (97 C) prime. | Warning | Reduce load if possible by turning off non-critical loads. Check air inlets and outlets and remove any obstructions to airflow. |
| 212 | HIGH COOLANT TEMP | Indicates engine has overheated (coolant temperature above the shutdown trip point: 223 F (106 C) standby or 215 F (102 C) prime). | Shutdown | Allow engine to cool completely. Check for obstructions to cooling airflow; check fan belt; check coolant mixture; check blower fan and circulation pumps on remote radiator installations; reset control and restart. |
| 213 | COOLANT SENDER | Indicates that the resistance of the coolant temperature sender is out of range. | Warning | Check the resistance of the sender. Resistance should be 500 to 2k ohms. |
| 214 | LOW COOLANT LVL | Indicates engine coolant level has fallen below the trip point. | Warning | Allow engine to cool completely. Check coolant level in both radiator and coolant recovery bottle and replenish if low; look for possible leakage points and repair. Reset control and restart. |
| 215 | LOW COOLANT LVL | Indicates engine coolant level has fallen below the trip point. LOW COOLANT LVL Shutdown will not occur if genset is in Idle mode (low coolant warning only). | Shutdown | Allow engine to cool completely. Check coolant level in radiator and coolant recovery bottle and replenish if low; repair leaks. Reset control and restart. |
| 220 | MAG PICKUP | Indicates mag pickup speed indication is not being sensed or does not match generator set output frequency. | Shutdown | Restart and check RPM on the digital display. |
| 221 | FAIL TO CRANK | Indicates possible fault with control or starting system. Engine will not crank. | Shutdown | Check fuse F3 on the Engine Interface board. Clean the battery cable terminals and tighten all connections. Recharge or replace the battery. |
| 222 | OVERCRANK | Indicates possible fuel system problem. Engine stops cranking. | Shutdown | Check for empty fuel tank, fuel leaks, or plugged fuel lines. Check for dirty fuel filter and replace if necessary. Check for dirty or plugged air filter and replace if necessary. Reset the control and restart. |
| 223 | OVERSPEED | Indicates engine has exceeded normal operating speed (115% ±1% of nominal). Engine runs and then shuts down. | Shutdown | Inspect the mechanical fuel linkage and repair or replace. Check the EFC for binding or damage. Replace governor output module (A38) or digital board (A32) as determined by monitoring the duty cycle. |
| 224 | FAIL TO SYNCHRONIZE | The generator set has not synchronized to the system bus within the allowable time frame. | Check the governor system stability and adjust governing and synchronizer parameters as required. Check for fuel system problems which can cause engine instability. Synchronizing time can be improved by widening the synchronizing window and reducing the acceptance time delay. | |
| 226 | FAIL TO CLOSE | Indicates that the paralleling breaker has been given a signal to close, but has not closed properly. | Verify that the charging mechanism of the paralleling breaker is functioning properly. Check the close signal to the breaker. Verify that the auxiliary contact signals from the breaker to the PowerCommand control are operational. | |
| 230 | LOW DC VOLTAGE | Indicates battery voltage is below 10 VDC. | Warning | Recharge or replace the battery. Check the battery charger fuse. Clean and tighten or replace the battery cable terminals and cables. Check the engine DC alternator; replace if normal charging voltage is not obtained. |
| 231 | HIGH DC VOLTAGE | Indicates battery voltage exceeds 32 VDC. | Warning | Check the voltage float level on the battery charger (lower float level). Check the engine DC alternator; replace if normal charging voltage is not obtained. |
| 232 | WEAK BATTERY | Indicates battery voltage drops below 60% of nominal for two seconds during starting. | Warning | Discharged or defective battery. See Warning message 230, LOW DC VOLTAGE. |
| 234 | Engine overspeed | Engine speed sensor signal on pins 21 and 22 of Engine Harness ECM Connector indicates engine speed greater than alarm (shut down) threshold. | Shutdown | Fuel shutoff valves are de-energized (valves closed). Common Alarm output is energized. Overspeed relay driver is energized. |
| 240 | LOW FUEL-DAY | Indicates day tank fuel supply is running low. | Warning | Check fuel supply and replenish as required. |
| 241 | LOW FUEL | Indicates fuel supply is running low. | Warning | Check fuel supply and replenish as required. |
| 250 | EEPROM ERROR | Indicates PCC memory error. Data corruption of critical operating parameters. | Shutdown | Perform the initial start setup procedure. If the set shuts down on the same EEPROM ERROR message, replace the digital board (A32). |
| 251 | EEPROM ERROR | Indicates PCC memory error. Data corruption of noncritical operating parameters. | Warning | Perform the adjustment procedures, save the adjustments and reset the control. If the error persists perform the calibration procedures. If the error still persists replace the digital board (A32). |
| 252 | EEPROM ERROR | Indicates PCC memory error. Data corruption of noncritical operating parameters. | Warning | Verify the values or choices selected and repeat the save operation. If the error persists replace the digital board (A32). |
| 260 | RACK POSITION | Indicates that one or both of the fuel racks is not at the commanded position. | Check fuel pump connections. Check left and right actuator fuses (A38-F1 & F2) on the governor output module. | |
| 261 | GROUND FAULT | Customer defined input closed to ground. The nature of the fault is an optional customer selection; fault functions can be programmed to initiate a shutdown or a warning. | Isolate the source of the false signal. Disconnect the signal lead near the control and reset the control. Replace A34 or A32 as determined. | |
| 262 | DAY TANK | Customer defined input closed to ground. The nature of the fault is an optional customer selection; fault functions can be programmed to initiate a shutdown or a warning. | Isolate the source of the false signal. Disconnect the signal lead near the control and reset the control. Replace A34 or A32 as determined. | |
| 263 | HIGH GEN TEMP | Customer defined input closed to ground. The nature of the fault is an optional customer selection; fault functions can be programmed to initiate a shutdown or a warning. | Isolate the source of the false signal. Disconnect the signal lead near the control and reset the control. Replace A34 or A32 as determined. | |
| 270 | PHASE ROTATION | The phase relationship between the generator set and the system bus is not matched. | Shutdown | Using a phase rotation checker, verify that the generator set phase rotation matches the phase orientation of the system bus. Verify that control wiring to the bus PT module on the PowerCommand control is properly connected. |
| 272 | FIRST START | The PowerCommand control is not receiving a proper signal from the system master first start sensor. The control reverts to a fallback mode in which breaker closure is automatically allowed if bus is de-energized. | Warning | Verify that the Master First Start Sensor is properly functioning (pulsing voltage present on the terminal). Verify the voltage pulse is present at the PowerCommand Control (terminal TB1-50) and repair interconnection wiring. |
| 301 | HIGH AC VOLTAGE | Indicates that one or more of the phase voltages has exceeded 130% of nominal, or has exceeded 110% of nominal for 10 seconds. | Shutdown | Determine if the output voltage the control sees is low or high. Isolate to the alternator/control, regulator module (A37)/A31/A32, PT/CT module (A36), customer interface board (A34), analog board (A33) or the generator per Table 4-30. |
| 303 | LOW AC VOLTAGE | Indicates that one or more of the phase voltages has dropped below 85% of nominal for 10 seconds. | Shutdown | Check PMG or field wiring, rotating rectifier assembly diodes, the load and connectors. Isolate to A32/A33, A37/A31, or A36/A33/A34 per Table 4-31. |
| 313 | UNDER FREQUENCY | Indicates that engine speed has dropped below 90% of nominal for 10 seconds. Five seconds before shutdown, a Load Dump signal is initiated. | Shutdown | Check fuel supply, intake air supply and load. Check Initial Setup (set size). Isolate to governor output module (A38), digital board (A32) or engine interface board (A31) per Table 4-32. |
| 320 | OVERCURRENT | Indicates that generator output current has exceeded 110% of rated for 60 seconds. | Warning | Check load and load lead connections. |
| 321 | OVERCURRENT | Indicates that generator output current has exceeded 110% of rated, and that a PCC time/current calculation has initiated an overcurrent shutdown. | Shutdown | Check load and load lead connections. |
| 322 | SHORT CIRCUIT | Indicates that generator output current has exceeded 175% of rated. | Shutdown | Check load and load lead connections. |
| 330 | OVERLOAD | Indicates that three-phase power output exceeds 105% of standby (or 115% of prime) rating. After five seconds the Load Dump output is activated; after 60 seconds the OVERLOAD warning is activated. | Warning | Check load and load lead connections. |
| 335 | REVERSE POWER | Indicates that power is flowing into the generator set rather than out from the unit. Can be caused by engine failure, inability to carry load, or control or interconnection problems. | Shutdown | Verify proper CT orientation, wiring and connections; verify proper connection of load sharing lines; verify the generator set is operating at the correct frequency and voltage per Table 4-34. |
| 337 | LOSS OF EXCITATION | Indicates that the alternator excitation system is improperly adjusted or has failed. May also be caused by operation of filters and power factor correction capacitors presenting a leading power factor load. | Shutdown | Start the generator set in RUN mode and check/calibrate output voltage. Check load sharing lines for proper interconnections. See Section 6 Servicing the Generator, Exciter Rectifier and Exciter Rotor. |
| 342 | Critical ECM memory checksum error | The ECM has detected a memory checksum error in the memory containing critical engine parameters. | Shutdown | Engine will shut down. Common Alarm output is energized. (ECM data may be lost, including fault code data, adjustable parameter settings, ECM time, and engine run time.) |
| 346 | Non-critical ECM memory checksum error | The ECM has detected a memory checksum error in the memory containing non-critical engine parameters. | Warning | None on performance. Common Warning output is energized. (ECM data may be lost, including fault code data, adjustable parameter settings, ECM time, and engine run time.) |
| 401 | INVALID SETUP | Indicates the digital board is not properly calibrated for the generator set model (the model number corresponding to the cut resistor and the initial setup are not compatible). No initial setup data is saved. | Refer to Digital Board (A32) Calibration in Section 5. | |
| 402 | INVALID CAL | Indicates that the control senses that more than one calibration resistor has been cut. No initial setup data is saved. | Refer to Digital Board (A32) Calibration in Section 5. | |
| 415 | Low oil pressure shutdown | Engine oil pressure has dropped below the alarm (shut down) threshold for low oil pressure. | Shutdown | Engine will shut down. Common Alarm output is energized. Low Oil Pressure relay driver is energized. |
| blank | LOAD DEMAND | The PowerCommand control has received a signal to shut down from a remote device. This is a normal operation mode typically used in automatic control systems to minimize generator set operation hours and system fuel consumption. | When the load demand signal is removed, the generator set will automatically start, synchronize, and close to the system bus. |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
⚠ Accidental starting during this procedure presents a hazard of severe personal injury or death; disconnect negative battery cable first
Tools: Dial indicator, Shims
⚠ Accidental starting during this procedure presents the hazard of severe personal injury or death; disconnect the negative (-) battery cable(s) first.
⚠ Do not bar engine over by prying on fan blade; this may damage the blade and cause sudden blade failure.
Tools: dial indicator, shims, wrenches
Tools: dial indicator, dial indicator holding device with magnetic base or clamp, capscrew tools, torque wrench
Tools: calibrated ammeter
Tools: precision resistor (engine sensor calibration tool)
Tools: power factor meter
Tools: calibrated frequency/voltmeter
⚠ Calibration and adjustment must be performed by technically qualified personnel only
Tools: Calibrated instruments
Tools: calibrated frequency/voltmeter
⚠ High voltage - unregulated excitation of the generator is involved
Tools: 12 volt battery, Jumper leads
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connector A, pin 12 | Oil Pressure Sensor Signal | |||
| Connector A, pin 14 | Coolant Temperature Signal | |||
| Connector A, pin 21 | ESS + Signal | Engine Speed Sensor | ||
| Connector A, pin 22 | ESS - Signal | Engine Speed Sensor | ||
| Connector A, pin 39/40 | Fuel Shutoff Supply +24VDC (left bank pin 39, right bank pin 40) | |||
| Connector A, pins 31-34 | DSR (31), RXD (32), TXD (33), DTR (34) | Datalink connector | ||
| Connector B, NC pins | 4, 5, 22, 23, 40 | No connection | ||
| Connector B, pin 1 | Alarm Reset Signal | Customer supplied switch; grounds to reset alarms/warnings and inactive fault codes | ||
| Connector B, pin 10 | Common Warning Relay Output (N/O) | |||
| Connector B, pin 11 | Speed Adjust +5VDC Supply | Remote speed adjust potentiometer | ||
| Connector B, pin 12 | Speed Adjust Signal | Potentiometer center wiper; 500 to 5000 ohms | ||
| Connector B, pin 13 | Speed Adjust Return | |||
| Connector B, pin 14 | Coolant Temperature Meter Driver | 0-1mA meter output | ||
| Connector B, pin 15 | Speed Bias Reference Supply (7.75VDC) | |||
| Connector B, pin 16 | Speed Bias Input (Woodward) | |||
| Connector B, pin 17 | Speed Bias Reference Supply (5.0VDC) | |||
| Connector B, pin 18 | Speed Bias Input (Barber-Colman) | |||
| Connector B, pin 19 | Shield | |||
| Connector B, pin 2 | Alternate Frequency Signal | Customer supplied switch; ground to select alternate frequency | ||
| Connector B, pin 21 | Tachometer Meter Driver | 0-1mA meter output | ||
| Connector B, pin 24 | Run Signal (switched B+) | Customer supplied Run/Stop input, 24VDC | ||
| Connector B, pin 3 | Idle/Rated Signal | Ground to select idle speed mode | ||
| Connector B, pin 30 | Ground | |||
| Connector B, pin 35 | High Coolant Temperature Relay Driver | Rated 200mA max at 24VDC | ||
| Connector B, pin 36 | Low Oil Pressure Relay Driver | Rated 200mA max at 24VDC | ||
| Connector B, pin 37 | Engine Overspeed Relay Driver | Rated 200mA max at 24VDC | ||
| Connector B, pin 38 | Pre-High Coolant Temperature Relay Driver | Rated 200mA max at 24VDC | ||
| Connector B, pin 39 | Pre-Low Oil Pressure Relay Driver | Rated 200mA max at 24VDC | ||
| Connector B, pin 6 | Oil Pressure Meter Driver | 0-1mA meter output | ||
| Connector B, pin 7 | Common Alarm Shutdown Relay Return |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 100-025-001 | Air Filter | Air filter |
| 100-029-001 | AIR FILTER | Air filter |
| 1007973 | Air | Air filter |
| 110331287 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 110337797 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 110337854 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 11033838 | Air | Air filter |
| 110338381 | Air | Air filter |
| 11110175 | Air, Primary Magnum RS | Air filter |
| 11110176 | Air, Secondary Magnum RS | Air filter |
| 1132848 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 140-3288-02 | Cleaner, Air | Air filter |
| 14589 | PLATE CAMSHAFT LOCATING | Air filter |
| 2165039 | Air | Air filter |
| 2165059 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 2339823 | Air | Air filter |
| 266787 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 267953 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 26815 | Air | Air filter |
| 27407 | Air | Air filter |
| 279245 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 3044713 | Air | Air filter |
| 3214300100 | Compressor Air | Air filter |
| 3214300300 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 3214300800 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 3214303600 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 3214304100 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 3214305300 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 3214306500 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 3214306800 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 3214308700 | Compressor Air | Air filter |
| 3388840M2 | Cab Air | Air filter |
| 3632350M1 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 3901475M1 | Relevage / Lift Kraftheber | Air filter |
| 3901476M1 | Relevage / Lift Kraftheber | Air filter |
| 3901477M1 | Relevage / Lift Kraftheber | Air filter |
| 3901478M1 | Relevage / Lift Kraftheber | Air filter |
| 3902782M1 | Air | Air filter |
| 4144966 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 4271467M1 | Air, Primary Magnum RS | Air filter |
| 4271468M1 | Air, Secondary Magnum RS | Air filter |
| 4319256 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 4319257 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 49931583 | Air | Air filter |
| 5016603M1 | Air | Air filter |
| 5016604M1 | Air | Air filter |
| 609374 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 663856 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 6I2503 | Air, Magnum RS | Air filter |
| 700274 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 700282 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 701165 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 70185128 | Air | Air filter |
| 70185824 | Air | Air filter |
| 70197588 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 70235449 | Air | Air filter |
| 70235863 | Air | Air filter |
| 70237395 | Air | Air filter |
| 70239518 | Air | Air filter |
| 70243163 | Air | Air filter |
| 70244728 | Air | Air filter |
| 702455 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 702463 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 70257024 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 70257029 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 70257597 | Air | Air filter |
| 70259793 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 70263434 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 70263435 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 70264113 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 70264114 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 70264115 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 70264740 | Air | Air filter |
| 70264744 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 70264745 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 70266786 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 70267953 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 70267962 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 70269244 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 70269245 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 70569300 | Cab Air | Air filter |
| 70620717 | Air | Air filter |
| 70622893 | Air | Air filter |
| 70632707 | Air | Air filter |
| 70634446 | Air | Air filter |
| 70638414 | Air | Air filter |
| 70638731 | Air | Air filter |
| 70659387 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 70662477 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 70662609 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 70671838 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 70671839 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 70684733 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 70684734 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 71004652 | Air | Air filter |
| 71167808 | Air | Air filter |
| 72083768 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 72083771 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 72097035 | Air | Air filter |
| 72097371 | Air | Air filter |
| 72097407 | Air | Air filter |
| 72162545 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 72163296 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 72257812 | Air | Air filter |
| 73040631 | Air | Air filter |
| 73042190 | Air | Air filter |
| 73046858 | Air | Air filter |
| 73622243 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 74052520 | Air | Air filter |
| 74059292 | Air | Air filter |
| 74379069 | Air | Air filter |
| 74993158 | Air | Air filter |
| 74996245 | Air | Air filter |
| 74997568 | Air | Air filter |
| 79011386 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| 79011387 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| 8022345 | Air, Panel | Air filter |
| 8422800 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF1601M | Air | Air filter |
| AF1638 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF1639 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF1658K | Air | Air filter |
| AF1686 | Air, Panel | Air filter |
| AF1695 | Cab Air | Air filter |
| AF1727 | Air, Panel | Air filter |
| AF1733K | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF1735K | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF1767 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF1768M | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF1791 | Air | Air filter |
| AF1830KM | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF1839 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF1840 | Air | Air filter |
| AF1841 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF1842 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF1843 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF1887M | Air | Air filter |
| AF1917M | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF1934MAND | Air | Air filter |
| AF1935M | Air | Air filter |
| AF1972 | Air | Air filter |
| AF250 | Crankcase Breather | Air filter |
| AF25057 | Air | Air filter |
| AF25064 | Air | Air filter |
| AF25065 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF25067 | Air | Air filter |
| AF25129M | Air, Magnum RS | Air filter |
| AF25352 | Air | Air filter |
| AF25376 | Air | Air filter |
| AF25425 | Air | Air filter |
| AF25454 | Air, Primary Magnum RS | Air filter |
| AF25468 | Air, Secondary Magnum RS | Air filter |
| AF25481 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF25491 | Air, Secondary Magnum RS | Air filter |
| AF25558 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF25617 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF25618 | Air, Secondary Magnum RS | Air filter |
| AF25723 | Air | Air filter |
| AF25724 | Air | Air filter |
| AF25729 | Air | Air filter |
| AF25730 | Air | Air filter |
| AF25748 | Air filter | Air filter |
| AF25749 | Air filter | Air filter |
| AF25849 | Cab Air | Air filter |
| AF25964 | Air, Primary Magnum RS | Air filter |
| AF263 | Air | Air filter |
| AF26393 | Primary air filter | Air filter |
| AF26394 | Air | Air filter |
| AF26395 | Primary air filter | Air filter |
| AF26396 | Air | Air filter |
| AF26398 | Air | Air filter |
| AF26399 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF26400 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF26401 | Air | Air filter |
| AF26402 | Air | Air filter |
| AF289 | Air filter | Air filter |
| AF291 | Air | Air filter |
| AF303 | Air | Air filter |
| AF303AND | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF335M | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF338 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF349 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF349M | Air | Air filter |
| AF350K | Air | Air filter |
| AF350KM | Air | Air filter |
| AF351K | Air | Air filter |
| AF351KM | Air | Air filter |
| AF353KM | Air | Air filter |
| AF362 | Air | Air filter |
| AF4058 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF4059K | Primary air filter | Air filter |
| AF4060 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF4066 | Air | Air filter |
| AF4067 | Air | Air filter |
| AF409K | Air | Air filter |
| AF4100 | FILTER, AF PKG - AF4100 | Air filter |
| AF4103 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF4124 | Air | Air filter |
| AF4135 | Air | Air filter |
| AF4150 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF4164K | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF4165 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF417K | Air | Air filter |
| AF418 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF418M | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF424 | Air filter | Air filter |
| AF424M | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF427M | Air | Air filter |
| AF434KM | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF435KM | Air | Air filter |
| AF436M | Air | Air filter |
| AF437K | Air | Air filter |
| AF448 | Air | Air filter |
| AF4521 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF4522 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF4523 | Air filter | Air filter |
| AF453 | Air | Air filter |
| AF4553M | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF4554M | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF456 | Air filter | Air filter |
| AF4567 | Primary air filter | Air filter |
| AF4581 | Air filter | Air filter |
| AF4589 | Air | Air filter |
| AF459 | Air | Air filter |
| AF461 | Air | Air filter |
| AF4626 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF4713 | Air filter | Air filter |
| AF471M | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF472AND | Air | Air filter |
| AF472M | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF4734 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF4748K | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF4754 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF4755 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF4757 | Air | Air filter |
| AF4758KM | Air | Air filter |
| AF4807 | Air, Panel | Air filter |
| AF4828 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF4838AND | Air | Air filter |
| AF486K | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF487 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF4896 | Air | Air filter |
| AF490M | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF491 | Air | Air filter |
| AF492 | Air | Air filter |
| AF493 | Air | Air filter |
| AF4994 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF804M | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF819KM | Air | Air filter |
| AF820M | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF821M | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF835K | Air | Air filter |
| AF843 | Air | Air filter |
| AF886M | Air | Air filter |
| AF929 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF937 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF939 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF940K | Air | Air filter |
| AF955 | Air filter | Air filter |
| AF956M | Air filter | Air filter |
| AF964 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF979M | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| AF987 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF988 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| AF990 | Air | Air filter |
| AF991 | Air | Air filter |
| AH1198 | Air | Air filter |
| C30810 | Air | Air filter |
| CF810 | Air | Air filter |
| P122115 | Air, Panel | Air filter |
| P122425 | Air, Secondary | Air filter |
| P126318 | Air, Primary | Air filter |
| s9001039 | Air Cleaner Precleaner | Air filter |
| GM106382-S | Battery 8D | Battery |
| 3377193 | Battery Tester | Battery tester |
| 08a00029 | Drive Belt, Cooling Fan | Belt |
| 100-028-001 | Coolant Filter | Belt |
| 100-031-001 | BELT | Belt |
| 13800007 | Drive Belt, Alternator | Belt |
| 3822524 | Use on v-belts ( 3/8 to 7/8) and v-ribbed belts with 5 ribs or less. | Belt |
| 3822525 | Use on v-beits larger than 7/8 in. and v-ribbed belts with 6 or more ribs. | Belt |
| A40-TB1-2 | SWITCHED B+ | Belt |
| A40-TB1-4 | GROUND | Belt |
| A40-TB1-7 | COMMON ALARM | Belt |
| ST669 | water pump type grease listed below, or its equivalent | Belt |
| 01a0028 | Bolts, coupling | Bolt |
| 3825183 | INSITE™ cable | Cable |
| 49400361 | Common Alarm Circuit | Common alarm circuit |
| 49400355 | Common Warning Circuit | Common warning circuit |
| 3621208 | B Connector DRC26-40SB-LO11 | Connector |
| 3656990 | Connector Socket 0462-201-20141 | Connector |
| 3657034 | Cavity Plugs 0413-204-2005 | Connector |
| 3822917 | Female 3822917 | Connector |
| 3823995 | Weatherpack Deutsch/Metri-Pac Male 3823993 | Connector |
| 3823996 | Weatherpack Deutsch/Metri-Pac Male 3823994 | Connector |
| 3824811 | Test lead for 9-pin Deutsch connector | Connector |
| 3824812 | Weatherpack Deutsch Female 3824811 | Connector |
| 1076751M1 | Water, Spin-On | Coolant filter |
| 16998304 | Water, Spin-On | Coolant filter |
| 28043 | Coolant | Coolant filter |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
The Cummins/Onan QST30-G3 engine has an oil capacity of 154.0 liters.
The Cummins/Onan QST30-G3 has a displacement of 30.0 liters.
The Cummins/Onan QST30-G3 powers 5 generator set(s), including Cummins/Onan 800DFHC, Cummins/Onan 900DFHC, Cummins/Onan DFHC, Cummins/Onan QST30-G3, Everdigm EDG-900C.
A commonly reported issue on generators using the Cummins/Onan QST30-G3 is: OVERCRANK — Engine cranks but does not start; Run LED DS12 on A31 is on and Run LED DS2 on A38 is on while cranking. Cause: Restricted fuel supply due to: a. Fuel level below pickup tube in tank. Fix: Add fuel if low. Prime the fuel system.