Specifications
| Fuel | Gasoline, LPG |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 50.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 3 kW |
| Controller | Microprocessor Regulated |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 L |
| Voltage options | 120 V, 230 V |
| Phase | 1-Phase |
| Rated current | [30, 14.3] A |
| Battery cranking | [450, 450] CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Dry weight | 78 kg |
| Tank runtime | [0.9, 1.4, 2.2] hr |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Cummins/Onan KYD| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | Installation Review and Startup (Page 20) | — | 150 hr | ||
| Oil | engine oil per operator manual | 1.5 liters | — | ||
| Spark plug | 0.025 inch gap (0.64 mm) for gasoline; 0.020 inch (0.51 mm) for LPG | — |
Common questions
What size generator is the Cummins/Onan 3.6KY?
The Cummins/Onan 3.6KY is rated 3 kW standby.
What engine does the Cummins/Onan 3.6KY use?
The Cummins/Onan 3.6KY is powered by the Cummins/Onan KYD engine.
What fuel does the Cummins/Onan 3.6KY use?
The Cummins/Onan 3.6KY runs on Gasoline, LPG.
How much oil does the Cummins/Onan 3.6KY take?
The Cummins/Onan KYD engine in the Cummins/Onan 3.6KY has an oil capacity of 1.5 liters.
Troubleshooting
6Fault codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3 | Service Check Fault |
| 4 | Overcrank |
| 12 | Overvoltage |
| 13 | Undervoltage |
| 14 | Overfrequency |
| 15 | Underfrequency |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Cummins/Onan 3.6KY troubleshooting guide (29 entries) →
Parts
8| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0500-3297-1 | STANDARD RIGID UNDERFLOOR MOUNTING KIT (403-3608) | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 0500-3297-2 | UNDERFLOOR BASE KIT (403-3630) | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 0500-3297-3 | SOFT UNDERFLOOR MOUNTING KIT (403-3670) | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 0611-1268-2 | RECONNECTION DIAGRAMS | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 403-3608 | STANDARD RIGID UNDERFLOOR MOUNTING KIT | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 403-3630 | UNDERFLOOR BASE KIT | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 403-3670 | SOFT UNDERFLOOR MOUNTING KIT | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 539-4814 | floor cutout template | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full load | 0.71 | 2.7 | |
| Half load | 0.48 | 1.8 | |
| No load | 0.29 | 1.1 | |
| Standby | 1.1 | 0.29 | |
| Standby | 50% | 1.8 | 0.48 |
| Standby | 100% | 2.7 | 0.71 |
Available documents
Service manual — 981-0169B Onan KYD Mobile Genset Operator's manual (11-2004)Service manual — 981-0530C Onan KY (spec J) KYD (spec A) RV Genset Service Manual (01-2006) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 981-0636 Onan KYD Mobile Genset Operator's manual w-981-1054 Supplement (12-2005) (Cummins/Onan)