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Cummins/Onan 4000 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan 4000 is a 4 kW standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan 4.0BGEFA261 OOL engine.

4 kW
Standby
782.0 L
Displacement
0
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Specifications

Standby power4 kW

Engine

Cummins/Onan 4.0BGEFA261 OOL
Displacement782.0 L

Maintenance & consumables

for the Cummins/Onan 4.0BGEFA261 OOL
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter150 hr find
Fuel filter300 hr find
Oil filter150 hr find
Belt find
Coolant
Oil3.5 quarts50 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan 4000?

The Cummins/Onan 4000 is rated 4 kW standby.

What engine does the Cummins/Onan 4000 use?

The Cummins/Onan 4000 is powered by the Cummins/Onan 4.0BGEFA261 OOL engine.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
The engine fails to crank.A. Try starting at the genset rather than at the remote control. b. Replace fuse F1 on the control panel if it has blown. c. Clean and tighten the positive (+) and negative (-) battery cable connections at the battery and the genset. d. Recharge the battery. Refer to the battery manufacturer's recommendations.
The engine cranks slowly.A. Disconnect the air conditioner and other large loads. b. Clean and tighten the positive (+) and negative (-) battery cable connections at the battery and the genset. c. Recharge the battery. Refer to the battery manufacturer's recommendations. d. Change the engine oil to oil having the proper viscosity for the ambient temperature. See Table 1.
The engine cranks but fails to start.A. Check the fuel tank and fill if necessary. b. Open any closed fuel shut off valve. c. Check engine oil level and add oil as necessary. d. Replace fuse F2 (side of control panel) if it has blown. e. Service the air cleaner. f. Secure the spark plug leads on the spark plugs. g. Replace the spark plugs.
The engine runs and then stops or surges.A. Check the fuel tank and fill if necessary. b. Check the engine oil level and add oil as necessary. Drain excess oil if the level is above the dipstick Full mark. c. Check and reset the carburetor preheater lever and altitude adjust knob. See Varying Weather and Altitude. d. Secure the spark plug leads on the spark plugs. e. Replace the spark plugs.
There is no electrical power even though the genset runs.A. Reset tripped circuit breakers. See Powering Equipment. b. Unless there is an automatic power transfer switch, plug the boat power cord into the genset power output receptacle (if so equipped) or turn the pontoon boat power selector switch to its genset position (if so equipped).
The remote battery condition meter indicates low voltage.A. Clean and tighten the positive (+) and negative (-) battery cable connections at the battery and the genset. b. Recharge the battery. Refer to the battery manufacturer's recommendations.
The genset keeps stalling or the circuit breaker keeps tripping.Try running with fewer appliances connected. See Powering Equipment.
Black smoke exits the tailpipe.Service the air cleaner.

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

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
103-0810Gasket, Mounting - Gearcase1Gasket PartsGeek
110-1824Bearing, Crankshaft - Rear (Standard .002" .010" .020" .030" Undersize)1Bearing PartsGeek
122-0320Adapter, Oil Filter1Oil filter PartsGeek
122-0360Drain, Oil Filter (Unpainted/Painted)1Oil filter PartsGeek
122-0645Gasket, Oil Filter Adapter1Gasket PartsGeek
122-0774Filter, Oil1Oil filter PartsGeek
140-1087Gasket, Horn - Air3Gasket PartsGeek
140-1891Element, Cleaner - Air1Air filter PartsGeek
149-1994Pump, Fuel - Electric (Serial F860825839-F863114065)1Pump PartsGeek
149-2110Pump, Fuel - Electric (Begin F860825893)1Pump PartsGeek
153-0567Bi-Metal, Choke1Sensor PartsGeek
166-0772Coil, Ignition (Includes Nuts and Washers)1Sensor PartsGeek
191-1599Starter, 12 Volt Motor (Spec A)1Starter PartsGeek
191-1667Starter, 12 Volt Motor (Begin Spec B)1Starter PartsGeek
226-2980Switch, Low Oil Pressure1Sensor PartsGeek
312-0249Condenser, Ignition1Sensor PartsGeek
509-0040Seal, Oil - Crankshaft1Seal PartsGeek
516-0141Filter, Breather2Air filter PartsGeek
965-0248BATTERY1Battery PartsGeek
965-0373SPARK PLUG1Spark plug PartsGeek
M-1604-9Spark Plug (Gasoline)1Spark plug PartsGeek
SN5782U1G2RAEngineEngine PartsGeek
101-0450Screw, Cap - Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"1Service part / kit PartsGeek FridayParts $799.90
103-0772Gearcase (Kit) - Governor1Service part / kit PartsGeek
110-0197Washer, Thrust (Special)2Service part / kit PartsGeek
110-1879-01Washer, Lock (3/8")1Service part / kit PartsGeek
110-3527Insert, Valve Seat - Exhaust2Service part / kit PartsGeek
113-0189Ring, Retaining - Piston (Standard .005" .010" .020" .030" .040" Oversize)2Service part / kit PartsGeek
114-0240Rod, Connecting (Standard .010" .020" .030" Undersize)4Service part / kit PartsGeek
114-0257Ring Set, Piston (Standard .010" .020" .030" Undersize)2Service part / kit PartsGeek
123-1174Guide, Valve Exhaust1Service part / kit PartsGeek
123-1175Guide, Valve Intake Front1Service part / kit PartsGeek
140-1894Housing, Cleaner - Air1Service part / kit PartsGeek
150-1187Screw, Machine - Pan Head (#8-32 x 3/8")2Service part / kit PartsGeek
153-0554Bracket, Mounting - Housing1Service part / kit PartsGeek
153-0555Housing Assembly, Choke1Service part / kit PartsGeek
153-0556Bracket, Mounting - Diaphragm1Service part / kit PartsGeek
153-0563Clip, U' - Diaphragm Mounting2Service part / kit PartsGeek
154-2447Manifold, Intake1Service part / kit PartsGeek
166-0747Clamp, Coil1Service part / kit PartsGeek
167-1605-02Cable, Plug - Spark (135" Boot, Spec A-C)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
167-1615-01Cable, Plug - Spark (9" Lead, Spec E-)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
815-0590Screw, Hex Head (Special)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
850-0050Screw, Socket - Set (3/8-16 x 5/8")5Service part / kit PartsGeek
870-0302Nut, Self-Locking (5/16-24)4Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-1604-11/4 in. barb fitting1Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-1604-14Governor Adjustment1Service part / kit PartsGeek
M1604BGE AND BGEL GENERATOR SETSService part / kit PartsGeek

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

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Standby

Available documents

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