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Cummins/Onan DFLA Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan DFLA is a generator set.

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Specifications

Ratings spec sheet not in our library yet — see the documents below.

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter find
Fuel filter4 hr find
Oil filter250 hr find
Belt3 hr find
Coolant filter5060 hr find
Oil36.050 hr

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Troubleshooting

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Fault codes

CodeMeaningRemedy
FAULT 1 or FAULT 2The FAULT 1 or FAULT 2 fault lamp lights. Engine shuts down immediately, or engine continues to run.A. Fault lamp on. Correct fault and reset control. b. Poor battery cable connections. Clean the battery cable terminals and tighten all connections. c. Discharged or defective battery. Recharge or replace the battery.

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Green RUN lamp lights following engine loads and cannot be shut downA. Reduce load if possible by turning off non-critical loads. b. Check air inlets and outlets and remove any obstructions to airflow. c. Open doors or windows in generator area to increase ventilation. Allow engine to cool down completely before proceeding with the following checks: a. Check coolant level and replenish if low. Look for possible coolant leakage points and repair b. Check for obstructions to cooling airflow and correct as necessary. c. Check for a slipping fan belt and tighten if required. d. Reset control and restart after locating and correcting problem. Contact your Dealer or Distributor if none of the above.
OVERCRANK lamp lights and engine cannot be startedA. Check for empty fuel tank, fuel leaks, or plugged fuel lines and correct as required. d. Refer to Step 5.
Engine runs and then shuts down, OVERSPEED lamp lightsA. Check for low coolant level and replenish if required. Look for possible coolant leakage points and repair as required. b. Contact your Dealer or Distributor if none of the above.
Engine shutdown and Hi Engine Temp fault lamp lightsSubmerged sensor in the top portion of the radiator with coolant level below sensor level
Overcrank faultPlace Run/Stop/Remote switch in STOP position, depress Reset switch momentarily, wait two minutes for starter motor to cool and repeat starting procedure

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
960-0504PCC Control Service Manual*Service manual buy
960-0507Detector Control Service Manual**Service manual buy
960-0606Service part / kit buy
960-0608Service part / kit buy

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

Available documents

Spec sheet — Cummins-installation-manual-DFAA-DFAB-DFAC-DFBC-DFBF-DFBD-DFBE-DFBF-DFCB-DFCC-DFCE-DFEB-DFEC-DFED-DFFA-DFFB-DFGA-DFGB-DFGC-DFJA-DFJB-DFJC-DFJD-DFLA-DFLB-DFLC-DFLD-DFLE-DFMB-DQAA-DQAB-DQBA-DQBB (Cummins/Onan)Parts manual — 0932-0112 Onan Post-Sale Literature Index (07-1998) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 960-0140 Cummins DFLA DFLx KTA51 KTA5x Operator's Manual (9-1989) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 960-0504 Onan DFxx series Generator Control Service Manual 04-1993 (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 960-0507C Cummins DFAA thru DFMB DQAA Service Manual (2-2004) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — Cummins-3100-PowerCommand-DFAA-DFAB-DFAC-DFBC-DFBD-DFBE-DFBF-DFCB-DFCC-DFCE-DFEB-DFEC-DFED-DFFA-DFFB-DFGA-DFGB-DFGC-DFJA-DFJB-DFJC-DFJD-DFLA-DFLB-DFLC-DFLD-DFLE-DFMB-DQAA-DQAB-DQBB (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — Detector Control Generator Set Service Manual (Cummins/Onan)