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Cummins/Onan GSAA Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan GSAA is a 10.5 kW Natural Gas, Propane standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan GSAA engine engine. It is available at 120/240 V, single-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 1.6 L (0.4 gal) of oil. Starting uses 1 battery rated 530 CCA at 12 V.

10 kW
Standby
1.6 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

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Service parts for the GSAA

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

Fuel system

1 required
0501-0776-06Fuel filtersee priceAmazon

Oil system

1 required
0503-2151Oilsee priceAmazon

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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas, Propane
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power10 kW
ControllerTransfer Switch
Oil capacity1.6 L
Voltage options120/240 V
Phase1
Power factor1.0
Battery cranking530 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1

Engine

Cummins/Onan GSAA engine
Oil capacity1.6 L

Maintenance & consumables

for the Cummins/Onan GSAA engine
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterEngine air filter element replacement300 hr
Fuel filterChange fuel filter every 1000 hours or as needed.0501-0776-061000 hr Amazon eBay
Oil filterEngine oil filter replacement300 hr
BatteryStarting battery clean/check/replace150 hr
BeltInspect belts for wear and replace if necessary.
CoolantAdd coolant as needed to maintain proper level. Replace every 10 years or as needed.
OilEngine oil level check, change1.68 liters0503-2151300 hr Amazon eBay
Spark plugSpark plug replacement (2 per engine)450 hr

Common questions

What size generator is the Cummins/Onan GSAA?

The Cummins/Onan GSAA is rated 10 kW standby.

What engine does the Cummins/Onan GSAA use?

The Cummins/Onan GSAA is powered by the Cummins/Onan GSAA engine engine.

What fuel type does the Cummins/Onan GSAA take?

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

How much oil does the Cummins/Onan GSAA take?

The Cummins/Onan GSAA engine engine in the Cummins/Onan GSAA has an oil capacity of 1.6 liters.

Which fuel filter part number does the Cummins/Onan GSAA take?

The Cummins/Onan GSAA uses fuel filter part number 0501-0776-06.

Troubleshooting

6

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
NO RESPONSE − STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT DEADLow/No battery voltage, poor battery connection, faulty battery, open harness connection, faulty start/stop switch, faulty LED1. Try generator set Start Switch if the remote display Start Switch does not respond, and vice versa 2. Clean and tighten positive (+) and negative (−) battery cable connections at the battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery. Refer to the battery manufacturer’s recommendations.
STARTING BATTERY RUNS DOWNMarginal battery connections, battery, charging system, excessive cranking1. Clean and tighten positive (+) and negative (−) battery cable connections at the battery. 2. Recharge or replace battery. Refer to the battery manufacturer’s recommendations. 3. Have battery charger serviced by an authorized Cummins location.
STARTER ENGAGES − DISENGAGESCranking voltage dips below 6 VDC − Battery connections, battery, charging system, start/stop switches1. Clean and tighten positive (+) and negative (−) battery cable connections at the battery. 2. Recharge or replace battery. Refer to the battery manufacturer’s recommendations. 3. Have the battery charger serviced by an authorized Cummins Onan dealer.
NO AC POWER − GENERATOR SET RUNNING, STATUS LED ON STEADY OR FLASHING RAPIDLYCircuit breakers tripped to OFF, due to short circuit or overloading.1. Reset or turn on generator set circuit breaker. 2. Reset or turn on circuit breaker in the distribution panel. 3. Reduce number of loads. 4. Have the circuits from the generator set and distribution panel verified by an authorized electrician.
GENERATOR SET CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START − NO FAULT CODENot holding start switch long enough to cause fault1. Check and record last fault code. 2. Crank generator set and hold switch until control stops cranking and displays fault code (approximately 30 seconds): troubleshoot fault code and reference last fault code recorded above if necessary.
GENERATOR SET RUNS BUT STOPS WHEN SWITCH IS RELEASED − NO FAULT CODENot holding start switch long enough to cause fault1. Check and record last fault code. 2. Start generator set and hold switch until control shuts down and displays fault code (approximately 30 seconds): troubleshoot fault code and reference last fault code recorded above if necessary.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Cummins/Onan GSAA troubleshooting guide (28 entries) →

Parts

5
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
0501-0776-06Fuel hose assembly (LP/propane)1Hose Amazon eBay
0503-2151Oil drain hose assembly1Hose Amazon eBay
333-0770Battery heater kit (thermostatically controlled)1Thermostat Amazon eBay
0333-0770Optional battery heaterService part / kit Amazon eBay
0333-0771Optional engine oil and carburetor 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

Operator's manual — 983-0104 Onan GSAA Spec A-C Operator's Manual (11-2009) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 983-0603 Onan GSAA Installation Manual (6-2012) (Cummins/Onan)