Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 50.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 190 kW |
| Standby kVA | 237 |
| Prime power | 165 kW |
| Controller | Cummins |
| Oil capacity | 40.0 L |
| Alternator | Cummins/Onan YB 517 50Hz |
| Voltage options | 24 V |
| Phase | Single |
| Rated current | 237.5 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Battery group | 8D |
| Battery cranking | 810 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
| Battery quantity | 2 |
| Coolant capacity | 53 L |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 2940×1120×1820 mm |
| Dry weight | 2690 kg |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 14.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 53.0 L |
| Displacement | 14.0 L |
| Aspiration | Solenoid Shift Isochronous |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Cummins/Onan NT855-G| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | 140-1347 | PartsGeek | |||
| Fuel filter | — | 3000 hr | find | ||
| Oil filter | Oil Filter with Crankcase | — | 1000 hr | find | |
| Belt | Fan Belt and Radiator Fan | — | 500 hr | find | |
| Coolant | 53.0 l | — | 1000 hr | ||
| Coolant filter | A shut off valve (see Figure 30) is installed in the inlet and outlet line to the coolant filter to be closed, for minimum coolant loss when the filter is removed. Refer to engine manufacturer's manual for coolant filter replacement information. | — | find | ||
| Oil | API CC/CD | 40.0 l | — | 500 hr |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan DFP 517?
The Cummins/Onan DFP 517 is rated 190 kW standby (237.5 kVA).
What engine does the Cummins/Onan DFP 517 use?
The Cummins/Onan DFP 517 is powered by the Cummins/Onan NT855-G engine.
What fuel does the Cummins/Onan DFP 517 use?
The Cummins/Onan DFP 517 runs on Diesel.
What is the oil capacity of the Cummins/Onan DFP 517?
The Cummins/Onan NT855-G engine in the Cummins/Onan DFP 517 has an oil capacity of 14.0 liters.
What alternator does the Cummins/Onan DFP 517 use?
The Cummins/Onan DFP 517 uses a Cummins/Onan YB 517 50Hz alternator.
What air filter does the Cummins/Onan DFP 517 use?
The Cummins/Onan DFP 517 uses air filter part number 140-1347.
Troubleshooting
14Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Engine stops cranking and fault lamp lights, after cranking approximately 75 seconds. | . See engine service manual for troubleshooting fuel system. After correcting problem, reset engine monitor relay by placing Run-Stop/Reset-Remote switch to Stop/Reset, then back to the required running position. | |
| Fault lamp lights immediately after engine starts. | . Overspeed condition as engine starts. | |
| Fault lamp lights and engine shuts down after running for a period. | . Check the following: a. Oil level. Engine will shut down if sensor is closed. b. Check engine manual for troubleshooting oil system. c. High engine temperature. Check coolant level; check water flow (city water cooled systems); check radiator for free air flow, and fan belts for tightness. See engine manual for troubleshooting cooling system. d. Check for faulty oil pressure sensor or faulty high engine temperature sensor. | |
| Engine runs, shuts down and cranks for 75 seconds. Cranking cycle stops; fault lamp lights. | . Check fuel supply. | |
| Fault lamp lights, no fault exists. | . To check a no-fault condition, disconnect leads from TB11 terminals. 29, 30 and 31. If fault lamp lights with leads disconnected, replace engine monitor board. Reconnect leads. | |
| Overcrank fault lamp lights and engine stops cranking after approximately 75 seconds. | . See engine service manual for troubleshooting fuel system. After correcting fault, reset engine monitor relay by placing Run-Stop/Reset-Remote switch to Stop/Reset position, depressing Reset button, then to the required running position. | |
| Engine runs, shuts down, cranks for 75 seconds, cranking cycle stops, overcrank light ON. | . Check fuel supply. | |
| "Low oil pressure shutdown. | . Check— a. Oil level. Replenish if necessary. b. Sensor. Faulty sensor will shut down engine. c. Refer to engine service manual for troubleshooting guide for oil system. | |
| "High engine temperature shutdown. | . Check— a. Coolant level. Replenish if necessary. b. City water cooled sets. Check water flow, valves, etc. c. Check sensor: check thermostat. d. Radiator model, check fan belts, radiator for obstructions, etc. | |
| Overspeed shutdown. | . Check governor and throttle linkages for freedom of movement. —°Check overspeed switch. | |
| "Overspeed light on, no shutdown. | . Disconnect wire at TB11-29. Light on after reset; replace engine monitor board. | |
| "Low oil pressure light ON. No shutdown. | . Disconnect wire at TB11-30. Light ON after relay reset. Replace engine monitor board. | |
| "High engine temperature light ON. No shutdown. | . Disconnect wire at TB11-31. Light ON after relay reset. Replace engine monitor board. | |
| Engine fails to start after a few seconds of cranking, or starts and runs then stops and fault lamp lights | Refer to appropriate troubleshooting chart Table 4 or Table 5 |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
28| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140-1347 | Cap, Air Cleaner | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| 155-1035 | Cleaner, Air | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| 191-0688 | Alternator - Includes Regulator (Motorola #70D44039B04) | 1 | Alternator | PartsGeek |
| 191-0725 | Guard, Belt | 1 | Belt | PartsGeek |
| 191-0781 | 191-0688 t | 1 | Alternator | PartsGeek |
| 191-0852 | Starter (24 Volt) | 1 | Starter | PartsGeek |
| 193-0108 | Sender, Oil Pressure Gauge | 1 | Sensor | PartsGeek |
| 193-0244 | Sender, Oil Pressure (E1) | 1 | Sensor | PartsGeek |
| 309-0178 | Switch, Thermostatic - High Coolant Temperature Alarm | 1 | Sensor | PartsGeek |
| 501-0087 | ClamD, Hose | 1 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| 503-0354 | Clamp, Hose | 4 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| 503-0641 | Hose, Flexible Air Cleaner | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| 503-0748 | Clamp, Hose - Air Cleaner | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| 503-0752 | Hose, Upper | 1 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| 503-0756 | Hose, Radiator (Lower) | 1 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| 511-0084 | 130-3176-02 1 191-1926-02 70D44970S02 MO 1 3RG3032 MO 1 511-0156 2 LO 3318853 CE 1 12 | 1 | Belt | PartsGeek |
| 130-0843 | Bracket, Radiator Support | 2 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 130-0846 | Opening for 34" Fan | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 130-0924 | Clamp, Hose | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 130-0992 | Radiator | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 140-1349 | Cable, Battery Positive | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 191-1141 | Bracket, Alternator Mounting | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 309-0169 | 1 Begin Spec G 25 26 | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 503-0197 | 503-0197 Miscellaneous Engine | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 504-0028 | Valve, Radiator Drain | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| TB11-29 | Engine Monitor Board | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| TB11-30 | Engine Monitor Board | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| TB11-31 | Engine Monitor Board | 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% | 16.5 | 17.0 |
| Standby | 100% | 18.1 | 19.0 |