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Cummins/Onan DYC Series Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan DYC Series is a generator set. It is available at 120/240 V and 347/600 V, single-phase and 60 Hz. It holds 34.05 L (9.0 gal) of coolant.

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Document types

How to read your Cummins/Onan serial & model number →

Service parts for the DYC Series

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

Fuel system

1 required
B400-6Fuel filtersee priceAmazon

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Specifications

Frequency60.0 Hz
Voltage options120/240 V, 347/600 V
PhaseSingle Phase,3 Phase, Delta,3 Phase, Wye
Coolant capacity34.05 L

Maintenance & consumables

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter1000 hr
Fuel filterFuel FilterB400-6 Amazon eBay
Oil filter1000 hr
Battery1000 hr
Belt1800 hr
Coolant1000 hr
Oil
Spark plug1000 hr

Common questions

What fuel filter does the Cummins/Onan DYC Series use?

The Cummins/Onan DYC Series uses fuel filter part number B400-6.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
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.Check for: 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.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Cummins/Onan DYC Series troubleshooting guide (13 entries) →

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
841-1Drain1Drain Amazon eBay
B400-6Fuel Filter1Fuel filter Amazon eBay
M-1189ENGINE HEATERService part / kit Amazon eBay

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

Service manual — manualsplus 10497 (Cummins/Onan)