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Cummins/Onan GGLA Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan GGLA is a Natural Gas generator set powered by a General Motors GM8.1L engine. It is available at 12 V. It holds about 7.6 L (2.0 gal) of oil and 22.3 L (5.9 gal) of coolant. Starting uses group-31 battery rated 455 CCA at 12 V.

8.1 L
Displacement
7.6 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

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Service parts for the GGLA

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

Oil system

1 required

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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas
ControllerPowerCommand 2100 (PCC)
Oil capacity7.6 L
Voltage options12 V
Battery group31
Battery cranking455 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Coolant capacity22.3 L

Engine

General Motors GM8.1L
Displacement8.1 L

Maintenance & consumables

for the General Motors GM8.1L
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filter
Oil filterFilter, Oil (Fleetguard) (Not Shown)LF16109 eBay
BatteryGround Voltage: 12 Volts, Group Number: 31, Minimum Rating (Cold Soak): 455 CCA @ 0° F (-18° C)
Belt
Coolant
OilCheck the engine oil level. Keep the oil level near as possible to the dipstick high mark without overfilling.
Spark plug

Common questions

What engine does the Cummins/Onan GGLA use?

The Cummins/Onan GGLA is powered by the General Motors GM8.1L engine.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan GGLA use?

The Cummins/Onan GGLA runs on Natural Gas.

What oil filter does the Cummins/Onan GGLA use?

The Cummins/Onan GGLA uses oil filter part number LF16109.

Troubleshooting

1

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
If the engine does not start, the starter will disengage after a specified period of time and the control will indicate an overcrank shutdown.To clear a Fail to Start shutdown, place the O/Manual/Auto switch in the O position and press the Fault Acknowledge/Reset button. Wait two minutes for the starter motor to cool and then repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not run after a second attempt, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

10
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
A028Z105Sender, Low Coolant1Sensor Amazon eBay
A029A407Gasket, Mixer to Adapter1Gasket eBay
LF16109Filter, Oil (Fleetguard) (Not Shown)1Oil filter eBay
963-0601PowerCommand Control (2100 Series)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
A026D979Converter, Catalytic1Service part / kit eBay
A026E804Muffler1Service part / kit eBay
A026F055MufflerService part / kit eBay
A026H163Regulator, Fuel1Service part / kit eBay
A026H171Regulator, Fuel1Service part / kit eBay
A026H951Control, Fuel1Service part / kit 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.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime163.5343.2
Standby176.7846.7

Available documents

Parts manual — 963-0201 Cummins GGLA GGLB Parts Manual (8-2016) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 963-0101 Cummins GGLA Operators Manual (12-2003) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 963-0601 Cummins GGLA Installation Manual (12-2003) (Cummins/Onan)