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Cummins/Onan HDCAA Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan HDCAA is a Diesel generator set. It is available at 120 V, single-phase, 60 Hz and rated 41.7 A. It holds about 6.3 L (1.7 gal) of oil and 5.8 L (1.5 gal) of coolant. Starting uses battery rated 475 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 1050×620×686 mm (41.3×24.4×27.0 in), weighs about 300 kg (661 lb) and produces 68 dBA at 10 m.

6.3 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

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Service parts for the HDCAA

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

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required

Oil system

1 required

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
ControllerIntegrated Microprocessor Based Engine and Generator Controller
Oil capacity6.3 L
Voltage options120 V, 240 V
Phase1
Rated current41.7 A
Circuit breaker45 A
Battery cranking[475, 650] CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Coolant capacity5.8 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)1050×620×686 mm
Dry weight300 kg
Sound level68.0 dBA @ 10 m

Maintenance & consumables

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir filter140-3071 Amazon eBay $13.50 FridayParts $16.50
Fuel filterFuel filter149-2513 Amazon eBay $36.95 NAPA $31.59 FridayParts $48.61
Oil filterOil filter187-1000 Amazon eBay $63.20 FridayParts $20.19
Battery—1000 hr
Belt—500 hr
Coolant50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol anti-freeze and water—
Oil6.3 l—

Service intervals

7
ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
Oil levelCheck8 hrCheck oil daily or every 8 hours of operating time; perform a general inspection daily per Operator's Manual
Engine oilChange50 hrFirst service — Break-in: change engine oil after the first 20-50 hours of operation (RV QG/RV QG RM); perform at least once a year
Battery & connectionsClean1 moClean & check battery & connections; perform more often in hot weather
Oil/oil filter - Quiet Diesel 10000/12500ChangeFirst service — Break-in then repeat (footnotes 1-4, 2-4)
Oil/oil filter - Quiet Diesel 5500ChangeFirst service — Break-in then repeat (footnotes 1-4, 2-4)
Oil/oil filter - Quiet Diesel 7500/8000ChangeFirst service — Break-in then repeat (footnotes 1-4, 2-4)
Spark arresterClean1 moClean arrester; perform sooner if engine performance deteriorates

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Service specifications

3
TypeItemValueUnitCondition
OtherPower output change with altitude3.5% decrease per 1000 ft increasetypical power output change based on ambient conditions
OtherPower output change with temperature1% decrease per 10 degF increasetypical power output change based on ambient conditions
TemperatureAmbient conditions for rated power output77degFwith muffler and RV enclosure, per ISO 8528-1; altitude 500 ft (152.4 m), 99 kPa dry

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Coolant50/50 ethylene glycol based antifreeze and waterMix thoroughly before adding; use clean soft tap water, distilled water or pure rain; select high quality antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors
Engine oilSAE 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 0W-30 / 5W-30Use viscosity chart to select grade for expected ambient temperature range; avoid mixing grades or brands
Engine oilSAE 15W-40API CF, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, CI-4 or CJ-4 (diesel)OnaMax 15W-40 #326-5336; multi-grade recommended year-round in liquid-cooled engines; synthetic oil not recommended
Engine oilSAE-30API SJ, SL or SM (gasoline)OnaMax SAE-30 #326-5339; preferred summer grade for optimum oil consumption control in air-cooled engines
FuelASTM No.2-D / No.1-D / No.2-DLS / No.1-DLS / B5 Biodieselminimum Cetane number 45No.2-D or No.2-DLS above 23 degF; No.1-D or No.1-DLS below 23 degF; B5 Biodiesel above 50 degF; use No.1 diesel below 32 degF and during long light-load periods; cloud point at least 10 degF below lowest expected fuel temperature
FuelHD-5 grade liquid propaneat least 90% propaneFuels other than HD-5 can contain more than 2.5% butane causing poor vaporization/starting below 32 degF
FuelRegular unleaded gasolineEthanol blend not more than 10% ethanol; methanol blend not more than 5% methanolUse fresh gas, not more than 30 days old; fuel stabilizer extends fuel life
OtherCummins Onan Premium Fuel System Cleaner12.0 ozTreats up to 24 gallons of gasoline; #326-5342
OtherOnaFresh GXLP fuel stabilizer16.0 ozTreats 40 gallons of gasoline; #326-5365

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Common questions

Is the Cummins/Onan HDCAA diesel or gas?

The Cummins/Onan HDCAA runs on Diesel.

What is the coolant capacity of the Cummins/Onan HDCAA?

The Cummins/Onan HDCAA cooling system holds 5.8 liters (1.5 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much oil does the Cummins/Onan HDCAA take?

The Cummins/Onan HDCAA has an engine oil capacity of 6.3 liters (6.7 US quarts), per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How loud is the Cummins/Onan HDCAA?

The Cummins/Onan HDCAA is rated at 68.0 dBA at 10 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the dry weight of the Cummins/Onan HDCAA?

The Cummins/Onan HDCAA has a dry weight of 300 kg (661 lb).

What voltage does the Cummins/Onan HDCAA produce?

The Cummins/Onan HDCAA is offered in 120 V, 240 V, 1-phase.

What battery does the Cummins/Onan HDCAA use?

The Cummins/Onan HDCAA uses 12 V each, [475, 650] CCA, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What oil filter fits the Cummins/Onan HDCAA?

The Cummins/Onan HDCAA uses oil filter part number 187-1000.

What fuel filter fits the Cummins/Onan HDCAA?

The Cummins/Onan HDCAA uses fuel filter part number 149-2513.

Which air filter part number does the Cummins/Onan HDCAA take?

The Cummins/Onan HDCAA uses air filter part number 140-3071.

Troubleshooting

6

Fault codes

CodeMeaningRemedy
21Starter Solenoid Circuit - controller senses a short circuit- Check Connections at starter motor - Shorts and/or grounds at solenoid
22Governor Actuator Overload - duration of operation at or near full-duty cycle is beyond the design limit- Check Load - Air intake restriction - Exhaust restriction - Air leak in fuel system
23Low Oil Pressure Cutoff Switch
24Temperature Sending Unit
27AC Output Sense Fault

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
Generator voltage is deadGenerator electrical output connections must be made by a trained and experienced electrician in accordance with applicable codes. The genset must not be connected to the public utility or any other source of electrical power. An approved switching device must be used to prevent interconnections.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Cummins/Onan HDCAA troubleshooting guide (46 entries) →

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
140-3071Air filter1Air filter Amazon eBay $13.50 FridayParts $16.50
149-2513Filter, Fuel1Fuel filter Amazon eBay $36.95 NAPA $31.59 FridayParts $48.61
187-1000Filter, Oil1Oil filter Amazon eBay $63.20 FridayParts $20.19
187-1289Glow plug3Glow plug Amazon eBay
F1-15AControl Circuit Fuse1Fuse Amazon eBay FridayParts $368.99
F2-15AStarter Circuit Fuse1Fuse 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.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Full-load1.14.16
Full-load100%4.161.1
Half-load0.622.34
Half-load50%2.340.62
No-load0.410.11
No-load0.410.11

Available documents

Parts manual — 0932-0112 Onan Post-Sale Literature Index (07-1998) (Cummins/Onan)Parts manual — F-1123 Cummins-Onan RV Generator Handbook (08-2007) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 0981-0152 (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 0981-0170 (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 0981-0615 (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 0981-0637 (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 900-0618B Onan HDCAx Repair Times (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 981-0152C Onan HDCAA HDCAB Diesel Mobile Genset Operator's manual (07-2001)Service manual — 981-0526D Onan HDCAA HDCAB HDCAC HDCAD Diesel Mobile Genset Generator Controls Service manual 02-2004 (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 981-0615C Onan HDCAA HDCAB Diesel Mobile Genset Installation manual (07-2001) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 981-0637 Onan HDCAA HDCAB Installation Manual (11-2003) (Cummins/Onan)

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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 140-3071$13.50
Fuel filter 149-2513$31.59
Oil filter 187-1000$63.20
3 priced items$108.29