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Cummins/Onan GEAB Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan GEAB is a 12.5 kW (25 kVA) Natural Gas, Propane standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan 4-cyl. engine. It is available at 12 V, single-phase, 60 Hz and rated 65 A. It holds about 4 L (1.1 gal) of oil and 11.5 L (3.0 gal) of coolant. Starting uses battery rated 325 CCA at 12 V.

12 kW
Standby
4.0 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

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Service parts for the GEAB

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

Oil system

1 required
928-0129Oil filtersee priceAmazon

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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas, Propane
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power12 kW
Prime power10 kW
Oil capacity4.0 L
Voltage options12 V
PhaseSingle Phase
Rated current65 A
Power factor0.8
Battery cranking325 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Coolant capacity11.5 L

Engine

Cummins/Onan 4-cyl.
Oil capacity4.5 L
Coolant capacity11.5 L

Maintenance & consumables

for the Cummins/Onan 4-cyl.
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—200 hr
Fuel filter—
Oil filterOil Filter928-0129 Amazon eBay
Battery—90 hr
Belt—500 hr
Coolant11.0 L—90 hr
Coolant filter—
Oil—200 hr
Spark plug—365 hr

Common questions

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

The Cummins/Onan GEAB is rated 12 kW standby.

Which engine powers the Cummins/Onan GEAB?

The Cummins/Onan GEAB is powered by the Cummins/Onan 4-cyl. engine.

What kind of fuel does the Cummins/Onan GEAB run on?

The Cummins/Onan GEAB runs on Natural Gas, Propane.

What's the oil capacity on a Cummins/Onan GEAB?

The Cummins/Onan 4-cyl. engine in the Cummins/Onan GEAB has an oil capacity of 4.5 liters.

What is the cooling system capacity of the Cummins/Onan GEAB?

The Cummins/Onan GEAB cooling system holds 11.5 liters (3.0 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the prime power rating of the Cummins/Onan GEAB?

The Cummins/Onan GEAB is rated 10 kW prime (25 kVA), against 12 kW standby.

What voltages is the Cummins/Onan GEAB available in?

The Cummins/Onan GEAB is offered in 12 V, Single Phase-phase.

What battery does the Cummins/Onan GEAB use?

The Cummins/Onan GEAB uses 12 V each, 325 CCA, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What oil filter does the Cummins/Onan GEAB use?

The Cummins/Onan GEAB uses oil filter part number 928-0129.

Troubleshooting

6

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
PRE HET/LOP lamp lights. Engine continues to operate.Indicates engine has begun to overheat and engine temperature has risen to approximately 205°F (97°C) or coolant level is low.A. Reduce load if possible by turning off non-critical loads. b. Check air inlets and outlets and remove any obstructions to airflow.
HI ENG TEMP lamp lights. Engine shuts down.Indicates engine has overheated (engine temperature has risen above 215°F/102°C) or coolant level is low.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 service center if none of the above.
LO OIL PRES lamp lights. Engine shuts down.Indicates engine oil pressure has dropped to 30 psi (207 kPa).NOTE: See also step 5.
OVERCRANK lamp lights and engine stops cranking.Indicates possible fuel system problem.A. Check for empty fuel tank (LPG Vapor), fuel leaks, or plugged fuel lines and correct as required. b. Check for dirty fuel filter and replace if necessary (see Maintenance section). c. Check for dirty or plugged air filter and replace if necessary (see Maintenance section). d. Reset the control and restart after correcting the problem. Contact an authorized service center for service if none of the above.
Engine runs and then shuts down, OVERSPEED lamp lights.Contact an authorized service center for service.
SWITCH OFF lamp flashes.Indicates Run/Stop/Remote switch is in the Stop position which will prevent automatic starting if an automatic transfer switch is used. Move the Run/Stop/Remote switch to the Remote position for automatic starting.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Cummins/Onan GEAB troubleshooting guide (22 entries) →

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
928-0129Oil Filter2Oil filter Amazon eBay
FS-1176sCrankcase Oil and FilterGas mixer Amazon eBay
LS1169sFILTER1Oil filter Amazon eBay
613-6670OUTLINE DRAWINGService part / kit Amazon eBay
928-0608Manual, Onan Installation1Service part / kit Amazon eBay

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Available documents

Parts manual — 0932-0112 Onan Post-Sale Literature Index (07-1998) (Cummins/Onan)Parts manual — 928-0230 Onan GEAA (spec A) GEAB (spec A-B) Genset Parts manual (08-1996) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 928-0127 Onan 10 GEAA 20 GEAB Operator's Manual (4-1994) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 928-0129 Onan 10 GEAA 20 GEAB Operator's Manual (2-1995) (Onan)Service manual — 928-0605 Onan GEAA GEAB Installation Manual (4-1994) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 928-0608 Onan GEAA GEAB Installation Manual (2-1995) (Onan)

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