Specifications
| Fuel | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 5000 kW |
| Standby kVA | 5000 |
| Prime power | 41 kW |
| Oil capacity | 1.0 L |
| Alternator | Cummins/Onan 5.0EGHEB |
| Voltage options | 120 V, 240 V |
| Phase | Single |
| Rated current | 45.8 A |
| Power factor | 1-1 |
| Circuit breaker | 22.9 A |
| Battery group | 12x10 |
| Battery cranking | 235 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 1.16 L |
| Max ambient | 32 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 742×572×719 mm |
| Dry weight | 84 kg |
| Fuel tank | 30.3 L |
| Tank runtime | 9 hr |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Cummins/Onan Elite E140H| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Replace air cleaner element | — | 400 hr | find | |
| Fuel filter | Replace fuel filter | — | 200 hr | find | |
| Oil filter | Replace oil filter according to local regulations | — | 400 hr | find | |
| Belt | Replace belts as needed | — | find | ||
| Coolant | Change coolant as needed | — | |||
| Oil | API Class SG or SH oil (also SG/CD, SG/CE, SH/CD or SH/CE) | — | 200 hr |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan 5.0 EGHEB?
The Cummins/Onan 5.0 EGHEB is rated 5000 kW standby (5000.0 kVA).
What engine does the Cummins/Onan 5.0 EGHEB use?
The Cummins/Onan 5.0 EGHEB is powered by the Cummins/Onan Elite E140H engine.
What fuel does the Cummins/Onan 5.0 EGHEB use?
The Cummins/Onan 5.0 EGHEB runs on Gasoline.
What is the oil capacity of the Cummins/Onan 5.0 EGHEB?
The Cummins/Onan Elite E140H engine in the Cummins/Onan 5.0 EGHEB has an oil capacity of 0.95 liters.
What alternator does the Cummins/Onan 5.0 EGHEB use?
The Cummins/Onan 5.0 EGHEB uses a Cummins/Onan 5.0EGHEB alternator.
Troubleshooting
12Symptoms & 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. |
| FAILS TO CRANK | 1. Low battery. 2. Bad battery connection. | 1. Check battery electrolyte level. 2. Clean and tighten all battery and cable connections. |
| CRANKS SLOWLY | 1. Low battery. 2. Bad battery connection. | 1. Check battery electrolyte level. 2. Clean and tighten all battery and cable connections. |
| ENGINE WON’T START | 1. Fuel below genset pickup level in tank. 2. Fuel supply shutoff valve closed. 3. Remove spark plug and clean. 4. Add oil if necessary. | 1. Add fuel. 2. Fully open fuel supply valve. 3. Replace with recommended oil. 4. Disconnect load while starting. |
| UNIT RUNS THEN SURGES | 1. Loose or worn spark plug lead 2. Faulty spark plug. 3. Dirty fuel filter or generator set at too steep of an angle. 4. Governor out of adjustment or lean fuel mixture. | 1. Check spark plug lead connection. 2. Remove and clean or replace. 3. Check fuel filter and angle of generator set. 4. Contact an Onan service center. |
| NO DC OUTPUT VOLTAGE | 1. Open DC circuit breaker due to an overload. | 1. Remove all loads, reset breaker, check for shorted battery or load defects. Do not exceed 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
5| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111-1802 | Fuel Fill | 1 | Fuel | PartsGeek |
| LS1149 | Oil Watch | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| M-1830-2 | AC Receptacle | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| M-1833 | Oil Fill | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| M-18344 | DC Receptacle | 1 | Service 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
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 100% | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Standby | 100% | 0.8 | 2.5 |
Available documents
Owner's manual — 981-0130 Onan EGH EGS Operator's Manual (2-1994) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 965-0100 Onan EGHxx series Portable genset Operator's manual (10-1995) (Cummins/Onan)