Specifications
| Fuel | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 120 kW |
| Standby kVA | 1700 |
| Prime power | 12 kW |
| Oil capacity | 0.95 L |
| Alternator | 1.7EGHAA |
| Voltage options | 120 V |
| Phase | Single |
| Rated current | 12.5 A |
| Power factor | 1-1 |
| Circuit breaker | 12.5 A |
| Battery group | 12x5 |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 0.95 L |
| Max ambient | 32 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 28×711×406 mm |
| Dry weight | 77 kg |
| Fuel tank | 6.0 L |
| Tank runtime | 4.4 hr |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 0.95 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 0.9 L |
| Displacement | 1.7 L |
| Aspiration | Natural |
| Rated speed | 3600 rpm |
Filters & service parts
model family| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Air Filter | — | 100 hr | ||
| Fuel filter | Fuel Filter | — | 100 hr | ||
| Oil filter | Oil Filter | — | 100 hr | ||
| Battery | Battery | — | 500 hr | ||
| Belt | Belt | — | 500 hr | ||
| Oil | Engine Oil | — | 500 hr | ||
| Spark plug | Spark Plug | — | 100 hr |
Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA?
The Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA is rated 120 kW standby (1700.0 kVA).
Which engine powers the Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA?
The Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA is powered by the Cummins/Onan 1.7EGHAA engine.
What fuel does the Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA use?
The Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA runs on Gasoline.
How much oil does the Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA take?
The Cummins/Onan 1.7EGHAA engine in the Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA has an oil capacity of 0.95 liters.
How much coolant does the Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA hold?
The Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA cooling system holds 0.95 liters (0.3 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the continuous rating of the Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA?
The Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA is rated 12 kW prime (1400 kVA), against 120 kW standby.
How much does the Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA weigh?
The Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA has a dry weight of 77 kg (169 lb).
What size fuel tank does the Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA have?
The Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA has a 6 liter (2 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 4.4 hours of runtime.
What voltages is the Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA available in?
The Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA is offered in 120 V, Single-phase.
What size battery does the Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA need?
The Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA uses 1 battery, 12 V each, group 12x5, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What alternator does the Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA use?
The Cummins/Onan 1.7 EGHAA uses a 1.7EGHAA alternator.
Troubleshooting
7Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| FAILS TO CRANK (ELECTRIC START MODELS) | Low Battery, Bad battery connection, Oil is too heavy, Load is connected | Check battery electrolyte level and charge. Clean and tighten all battery and cable connections. Replace with lighter oil. Always disconnect load while starting. |
| CRANKS SLOWLY (ELECTRIC START MODELS) | Choke closed, Dirty air filter, Rich fuel mixture | Open choke. Clean or replace air filter. Contact an Onan service center. |
| ENGINE WONT START | Loose or worn spark plug lead, Faulty spark plug, Dirty fuel filter or generator set at too steep of an angle, Governor out of adjustment or lean fuel mix | Check spark plug lead connection. Remove and clean or replace spark plug. Check fuel filter and generator set angle. Contact an Onan service center. |
| EXHAUSTING BLACK SMOKE | Open DC circuit breaker due to an overload | Remove all loads, reset circuit breaker, check for an overload or short circuit. Do not exceed generator set rated load specifications. |
| UNIT RUNS THEN STOPS | Add fuel. Add oil. Reduce oil level. | |
| UNIT RUNS BUT SURGES | Add fuel. Add oil. Reduce oil level. | |
| NO AC OUTPUT VOLTAGE | Open AC circuit breaker due to an overload | Remove all loads, re-set circuit breaker, check tools or appliances being used for defects. Do not exceed generator set rated load specifications. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
4| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111-1802 | Fuel Fill | 1 | Fuel | Amazon eBay |
| M-1830-2 | AC Receptacle | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| M-1833 | Oil Fill | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| M-18344 | DC Receptacle | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 100% | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Standby | 100% | 0.8 | 2.5 |
Available documents
This page was generated from the 1 manufacturer document above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.