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Cummins/Onan 2000 watt DC Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan 2000 watt DC is a generator set. It is available at 115 V and 230 V, ['DC'].

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Document types

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Service parts for the 2000 watt DC

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required

Oil system

1 required

Belts

1 required

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Specifications

Voltage options115 V, 230 V
PhaseDC

Maintenance & consumables

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir Filter1234-001 Amazon eBay
Fuel filterFuel Filter1234-003 Amazon eBay
Oil filterOil Filter1234-002 Amazon eBay
BeltBelt1234-004 Amazon eBay

Common questions

What oil filter does the Cummins/Onan 2000 watt DC use?

The Cummins/Onan 2000 watt DC uses oil filter part number 1234-002.

What fuel filter fits the Cummins/Onan 2000 watt DC?

The Cummins/Onan 2000 watt DC uses fuel filter part number 1234-003.

What air filter fits the Cummins/Onan 2000 watt DC?

The Cummins/Onan 2000 watt DC uses air filter part number 1234-001.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
ENGINE CRANKS TOO STIFFLYToo heavy oil in crankcase, Drain. Refill-with lighter oil. See PREPARATION.Drain. Refill-with lighter oil. Disassemble and repair.
ENGINE CRANKS. TOO SLOWLY WHEN CRANKED ELECTRICALLYDischarged or defective battery, Loose connections, Corroded battery terminals.Recharge or replace. Tighten loose connections. Clean corroded terminals. Replace cable if necessary.
ENGINE WILL NOT START WHEN CRANKEDFaulty ignition, Lack of fuel or faulty carburetion, Clogged fuel filter, Cylinders flooded, Poor fuel.Clean, adjust, or replace breaker points, spark plugs, condenser, etc., or retime ignition. Refill the tank. Check the fuel system. Clean.
ENGINE RUNS BUT VOLTAGE DOES NOT BUILD UPPoor brush contact, Open circuit, short circuit, or ground in generator.See that brushes seat well on commutator and collector rings, are free in holders, are not worn shorter than 5/8 inch, and have good spring tension. Refer to the GENERATOR section-of MAINTENANCE and REPAIR.
VOLTAGE UNSTEADY BUT ENGINE NOT MISFIRINGSpeed too low, Poor commutation or brush contact.Adjust governor to correct speed. Refinish commutator or undercut mica if necessary. See that brushes seat well on commutator and collector rings; are free in holders, are not worn shorter than 5/8 inch, and have good spring tension.
ENGINE OVERHEATINGShort in load circuit, Generator overloaded, Improper brush rig position.Correct short circuit. Reduce the load. See BRUSHES, MAINTENANCE and REPAIR.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Cummins/Onan 2000 watt DC troubleshooting guide (26 entries) →

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
1234-001Air Filter1Air filter Amazon eBay
1234-002Oil Filter1Oil filter Amazon eBay
1234-003Fuel Filter1Fuel filter Amazon eBay
1234-004Belt1Belt Amazon eBay
1234-005Battery1Battery Amazon eBay
1234-006Spark Plug1Spark plug 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.

Available documents

Service manual — 909-0017 Onan BH (spec A-N) Genset Instruction manual (Cummins/Onan)