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Cummins/Onan HDKB Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan HDKB is a 5 kW diesel standby generator set. It is available at 12 V and 16 V, 50 Hz and rated 41.7 A. It holds about 1.9 L (0.5 gal) of oil and 2.8 L (0.7 gal) of coolant. Starting uses battery rated 650 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 120×108×38 mm (4.7×4.3×1.5 in), weighs about 181 kg (399 lb) and produces 68 dBA at 3 m.

5 kW
Standby
1.9 L
Oil capacity
5
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power5 kW
Prime power5 kW
ControllerEC-AGS+
Oil capacity1.9 L
Voltage options120 V, 120/240 V, 230 V
Rated current[41.7, 20.8] A
Circuit breaker[25, 25] A
Battery cranking650 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Coolant capacity2.8 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)120×108×38 mm
Dry weight181 kg
Sound level68.0 dBA @ 3 m

Maintenance & consumables

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter375 hr find
Fuel filter250 hr find
Oil filter1000 hr find
Belt625 hr find
Coolant2.4 liter
Coolant filterFS1006500 hr Amazon eBay $39.99
OilAPI classified engine oils1.9 liter50 hr

Common questions

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

The Cummins/Onan HDKB is rated 5 kW standby.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan HDKB use?

The Cummins/Onan HDKB runs on diesel.

Troubleshooting

17

Fault codes

CodeMeaning
Code 1Engine Over Temperature
Code 2Low Oil Pressure
Code 3Service Check
Code 4Over Crank
Code 12Over Voltage
Code 13Under Voltage
Code 14Over Frequency
Code 15Under Frequency
Code 19Governor Actuator
Code 22Governor Actuator Overload
Code 24Faulty Temperature Sender
Code 27Voltage Sense
Code 29High Battery Voltage
Code 32Low Cranking Speed
Code 35Control Card Failure

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
The genset stopsDoes the genset operate correctly from the genset controls? If it does not, the problem is in the genset, not the EC-20 controller. See the genset Operator, Installation, and Service Manuals.
The indicator light in the Start/Stop switch turns offConfirm that the correct connection diagram (Figures 5 - 7) was used, then check EC 30 wiring connections. Confirm that the correct voltages are present on each terminal. Check all terminal connections on both ends of the wiring harness. Are harness connectors properly joined?

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

Parts

2
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
FS1006Filter, Fuel Water Separator2Fuel filter Amazon eBay $39.99
A065U740Mounting Screw Location2Service 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
Full-load2.51
Full-load100%2.040.54
Half-load1.57
Half-load50%1.230.32
No-load0.93

Available documents

Spec sheet — PDA-1581 (Cummins/Onan)Reference — 981-0650 Onan HDKBB HDKBC Installation Manual (1-2014) (Cummins/Onan)Owner's manual — 900-0541B-energy-command-operation (Cummins/Onan)Owner's manual — Onan-EC-AGS Manual (Cummins/Onan)Parts manual — 0058719 (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 900-0543 Onan Energy Command 20 Operators Installation (1-2006) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 900-0621 Onan HDKBA HDKBB Repair Times (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 981-0183 Onan HDKBB HDKBC Operator's Manual (2-2015)Service manual — 981-0633B Onan HDKBA Installation Manual (6-2003) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 981-0634B Onan HDKBB Diesel Genset Installation manual (06-2003) (Cummins/Onan)