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Cummins/Onan DGAE Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan DGAE is a 40 kW 2-D Diesel standby generator set powered by a 6AT3.4 engine. It is available at 12 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 11.4 L (3.0 gal) of oil and 17.5 L (4.6 gal) of coolant. Starting uses 1 group-31 battery rated 625 CCA at 12 V.

40 kW
Standby
11.4 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

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Service parts for the DGAE

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Air intake

1 required
FS1343Air filtersee priceAmazon

Fuel system

1 required
FS1245Fuel filtersee priceAmazon

Oil system

1 required

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Specifications

Fuel2-D Diesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power40 kW
Oil capacity11.4 L
Voltage options12 V
PhaseI,3
Power factor0.8
Battery group31
Battery cranking625 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity17.5 L

Engine

6AT3.4
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the 6AT3.4
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterStandard Air CleanerFS1343 Amazon eBay
Fuel filterFuel FilterFS1245 Amazon eBay
Oil filterChange Fuel Filter51592200 hr Amazon eBay FridayParts $15.89
Battery
Belt
Coolant
Oil50 hr
Spark plug

Common questions

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

The Cummins/Onan DGAE is rated 40 kW standby.

What engine does the Cummins/Onan DGAE use?

The Cummins/Onan DGAE is powered by the 6AT3.4 engine.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan DGAE use?

The Cummins/Onan DGAE runs on 2-D Diesel.

Which oil filter part number does the Cummins/Onan DGAE take?

The Cummins/Onan DGAE uses oil filter part number 51592.

What fuel filter does the Cummins/Onan DGAE use?

The Cummins/Onan DGAE uses fuel filter part number FS1245.

Which air filter part number does the Cummins/Onan DGAE take?

The Cummins/Onan DGAE uses air filter part number FS1343.

Troubleshooting

6

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
PRE HI ENGINE TEMP lamp lights. Engine continues to operate.1. Green RUN lamp lights following engine start-up. 2. Indicates engine has begun to overheat and engine temperature has risen to approximately 202°F (94°C). If generator is powering non-critical and critical loads and cannot be shutdown, use the following: a. 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. If engine can be stopped, follow procedure in step 3.
HI ENG TEMP lamp lights. Engine shuts down.4. Indicates engine has overheated (engine temperature has risen above 222°F/106°C) or coolant level is low (sets with coolant level sensor). 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 if necessary. b. Check for obstructions to cooling airflow and correct as necessary. c. Check for a slipping fan belt and tighten if loose. d. Reset control and restart after locating and correcting problem. Contact an authorized dealer or distributor if none of the above.
PRE LO OIL PRES lamp lights. Engine continues to operate.4. Indicates engine oil pressure has dropped to 20 psi (138 kPa). If generator is powering critical loads and cannot be shut down, wait until next shutdown period and then follow step 5 procedure. If engine can be stopped, follow procedures in step 5.
LO OIL PRES lamp lights. Engine shuts down.5. Indicates engine oil pressure has dropped to 14 psi (97 kPa). Check oil level, lines and filters. If oil system is okay but oil level is low, replenish. Reset control and restart. Contact an authorized dealer or distributor if oil pressure is not in the range of 30 to 55 psi (206 to 379 kPa).
OVERCRANK lamp lights and engine stops cranking.6. *12-Light Panel Only. Engine runs, shuts down, and LO OIL PRES lamp lights.
Engine runs and then shuts down, OVERSPEED lamp lights.7. *12-Light Panel Only.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Cummins/Onan DGAE troubleshooting guide (23 entries) →

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
193-0244Sender, Pressure - 0i11Sensor Amazon eBay
FS1245Fuel FilterFuel filter Amazon eBay
FS1343Standard Air CleanerAir filter Amazon eBay
309-01691 Begin Spec G 25 261Service part / kit Amazon eBay
718-1067Screw. Hex Head1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
960-0135Service part / kit Amazon eBay $19.00
TB21TERMINAL BLOCK1Service part / kit Amazon Amazon Amazon eBay eBay FridayParts $57.30

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.

Available documents

Parts manual — 0932-0112 Onan Post-Sale Literature Index (07-1998) (Cummins/Onan)Parts manual — 934-0236 Onan DGAB DGAC DGAD (Spec F) DGAE (Spec C) DL4 DL6 (Spec C-F) DLT (Spec A-C) A41 A61 (Spec E) A61T (Spec B) (08-2011) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 934-0125 Onan DGAB DGAC DGAD DGAE Diesel Genset Operators manual (08-1990) (Cummins/Onan)