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Cummins/Onan GT Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan GT is a 700 kW (800 kVA) Liquid/Gaseous standby generator set powered by a Garrett/Airesearch IE831-800 engine. It is available at 277/480 V, 3-phase and rated 842 A. It holds about 41.64 L (11.0 gal) of oil and 50 L (13.2 gal) of coolant. Starting uses 2 group-12 batteries. The set measures 348000×14320×182900 mm (13700.8×563.8×7200.8 in) and weighs about 6800 kg (14991 lb). An integrated tank holds 253.62 L (67.0 gal).

700 kW
Standby
41.64 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

FuelLiquid/Gaseous
Standby power700 kW
Standby kVA800
Prime power690 kW
Oil capacity41.64 L
AlternatorCummins/Onan UV
Voltage options277/480 V
Phase3 phase
Rated current842 A
Power factor0.8
Battery groupTwo 12 volt, 225 Ah (810 kC)
Battery quantity2
Dimensions (L×W×H)348000×14320×182900 mm
Dry weight6800 kg
Fuel tank253.62 L

Engine

Garrett/Airesearch IE831-800
Coolant capacity50.0 L
AspirationOpen cycle, single shaft constant speed gas turbine
Rated speed41730 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Garrett/Airesearch IE831-800
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filter3000 hr find
Oil filter500 hr find
Belt find
Oil13.0 gallons500 hr

Common questions

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

The Cummins/Onan GT is rated 700 kW standby (800.0 kVA).

What engine does the Cummins/Onan GT use?

The Cummins/Onan GT is powered by the Garrett/Airesearch IE831-800 engine.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan GT use?

The Cummins/Onan GT runs on Liquid/Gaseous.

What alternator does the Cummins/Onan GT use?

The Cummins/Onan GT uses a Cummins/Onan UV alternator.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
No light-off.No fuel.Check fuel supply. Check manual shut-off valve. Excessive moisture in fuel system or dirty filter elements. Replace filter elements and purge fuel system. Fuel system components or circuits defective. Contact service representative.
Starter does not crank turbine.Operation selector switch not in 'RUN' position.Place switch in appropriate position.
Starter cranks, but does not disengage.Compressor discharge pressure switch inoperable.Replace switch.
Starter cranks turbine, but combustion does not occur.Ignition system malfunction.See Ignition System Troubleshooting.
No light off.No fuel.Check fuel supply; replenish if necessary.
Day tank fuel level low.Check float valve.
Loose fuel connection.Tighten fuel connections as required.
Excessive air in fuel system.Repair condition that caused air to enter fuel system, bleed fuel system.
Excessive water in fuel system.Check tank and remedy.
Contaminated fuel supply.Clean and refill fuel tank. Replace filter elements.
Fuel system components or circuits defective.Contact service representative.
Plugged fuel filters.Replace filter elements.
Turbine lights off, but flames out.Fuel system malfunction.See cause and remedy above. Check compressor air line for leaks.
Minimum fuel setting too low.Adjust minimum fuel setting on fuel control valve to higher setting (contact service representative).

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

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
625-0147Oil Pressure Gauge1Oil pressure gauge buy
625-0148Oil Temperature Gauge1Oil temperature gauge buy
625-0149Bleed Valve1Bleed valve buy
625-0150Differential Pressure Gauges1Differential pressure gauges buy
625-0151Drain Valve1Drain valve buy
625-0152Bypass Valve1Bypass valve buy
71272454Capacity Label1Capacity label buy
71289326Trolley wheel bearingBearing buy
LP93917Riding mower standard cover (sold by case of 6)6Riding mower cover buy
N5000-137HSTBRetaining Ring4Retaining ring buy
PTHS0058Hanger Shaft Assembly (incl's. items 7, 8 and 9)1Hanger shaft assembly buy
S47027Wheel Plain (1/2 ton)4Wheel buy
S48485Wheel Bearing4Bearing buy
950-0003Onan Parts Catalog1Service part / kit buy
950-0006Onan Service manual1Service part / kit buy

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
Prime
Standby253.62

Available documents

Operator's manual — 950-0004 Onan GTU Genset Operator's Manual (12-1981)Parts manual — 965-0102 Onan GCAA GCAB GCAC Operator's and Install Manual (7-1997)Service manual — 950-1001 Onan GTU Operator's Manual (3-1977) (Cummins/Onan)