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Cummins/Onan C70 N6 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan C70 N6 is a 70 kW (88 kVA) Natural gas/Propane standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan QSJ5.9G engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V and 127/220 V, 1-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 15.1 L (4.0 gal) of oil and 16 L (4.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses group-34 battery rated 850 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 2489×1016×1473 mm (98.0×40.0×58.0 in) and weighs about 1111 kg (2449 lb).

70 kW
Standby
5.9 L
Displacement
15.1 L
Oil capacity
3
Document types

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Specifications

FuelNatural gas/Propane
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power70 kW
Standby kVA88
EmissionsEPA
ControllerEnovations 4G LDI, PC 1.1, PC 2.3, PowerCommand 1.1
Oil capacity15.1 L
Voltage options120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V, 127/220 V
Phase1-phase,3-phase
Battery group34
Battery cranking850 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Coolant capacity16 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)2489×1016×1473 mm
Dry weight1111 kg

Engine

Cummins/Onan QSJ5.9G
Oil capacity15.1 L
Coolant capacity16.0 L
Displacement5.9 L
AspirationNaturally aspirated or turbocharged
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Cummins/Onan QSJ5.9G
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter250 hr find
Fuel filterCheck fuel lines and hoses: Visually check for leaks, worn or damaged hoses. To replace, contact your authorized distributor.24 hr find
Oil filterReplace engine oil and filters. Refer to the Engine Oil section for the procedure.250 hr find
BeltChecking drive belt condition and tension: Visually check belt for evidence of wear or slippage. To replace, contact your authorized distributor.24 hr find
CoolantStarts to open within 2 °F (1 °C) of 180 °F (82 °C); Fully open within 2 °F (1 °C) of 203 °F (95 °C); Flow valve and flange clearance (minimum): 0.26 in (6.6 mm)500 hr
OilReplace engine oil and filters. Refer to the Engine Oil section for the procedure.250 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan C70 N6?

The Cummins/Onan C70 N6 is rated 70 kW standby (88.0 kVA).

What engine does the Cummins/Onan C70 N6 use?

The Cummins/Onan C70 N6 is powered by the Cummins/Onan QSJ5.9G engine.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan C70 N6 use?

The Cummins/Onan C70 N6 runs on Natural gas/Propane.

What is the oil capacity of the Cummins/Onan C70 N6?

The Cummins/Onan QSJ5.9G engine in the Cummins/Onan C70 N6 has an oil capacity of 15.1 liters.

Troubleshooting

8

Fault codes

CodeMeaning
Code 141- Oil pressure sensor output out of range low
Code 143- Engine oil pressure low (warning)
Code 144- Engine coolant temperature out of range low (warning)
2972Field Overload (Shutdown)
5134Unknown Shutdown at Idle
5365Fault Code on Secondary Source (Information that the Fueling Has Been Shifted to Secondary Source)
5669Engine Combustion (Shutdown)
6518Cold Start Idle Active (Event)

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

Parts

4
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
A026M166accessory seal kitSeal PartsGeek
B180313494Onan C50N6 March Inspection1Service type PartsGeek
3824510electronic cleanerService part / kit PartsGeek
A047A982EControls GCP E-Com USB interface cableService 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
Prime100%7.77

Available documents

Spec sheet — Cummins-C100N6 QSJ5.9G (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — NAS-6092-EN (Cummins/Onan)Owner's manual — Generator with QSJ5.9 Install (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — C60N6 Installation Manual (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — C80N6 Service Manual (Cummins/Onan)