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Cummins/Onan K1000 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan K1000 is a 0.8 kW (0.8 kVA) Regular or Unleaded Gasoline standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan GS130-DG-A-2-3 engine. It is available at 120 V, AC, 60 Hz and rated 6.3 A. It holds about 0.55 L (0.1 gal) of oil. The set measures 440×320×414 mm (17.3×12.6×16.3 in) and weighs about 26 kg (57 lb). An integrated tank holds 3 L (0.8 gal).

0 kW
Standby
0.13 L
Displacement
0.55 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

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Service parts for the K1000

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

Oil system

1 required

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Specifications

FuelRegular or Unleaded Gasoline
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power0 kW
Standby kVA0
Oil capacity0.55 L
Voltage options120 V
PhaseAC
Rated current6.3 A
Power factor100
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Dimensions (L×W×H)440×320×414 mm
Dry weight26 kg
Fuel tank3.0 L

Engine

Cummins/Onan GS130-DG-A-2-3
Oil capacity0.55 L
Displacement0.13 L
Aspirationnaturally_aspirated
Rated speed3000 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Cummins/Onan GS130-DG-A-2-3
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter1000 hr
Fuel filter500 hr
Oil filter1000 hr
Battery500 hr
Belt1000 hr
Coolant500 hr
OilSAE 30, SAE 200.58 LG-1193500 hr Amazon eBay
Spark plug1000 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan K1000?

The Cummins/Onan K1000 is rated 0 kW standby (0.8 kVA).

What engine does the Cummins/Onan K1000 use?

The Cummins/Onan K1000 is powered by the Cummins/Onan GS130-DG-A-2-3 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Cummins/Onan K1000 run on?

The Cummins/Onan K1000 runs on Regular or Unleaded Gasoline.

What is the oil capacity of the Cummins/Onan K1000?

The Cummins/Onan GS130-DG-A-2-3 engine in the Cummins/Onan K1000 has an oil capacity of 0.55 liters.

Troubleshooting

6

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Pilot lamp does not light and output voltage is OVFaulty contact of receptacles or disconnected wiring inside of control boxRepair or replace
Output voltage is not deliveredDisconnected wiringRepair or replace stator coil, demagnetization of permanent magnet, clean brush contact and slip ring, repair or replace brush, or repair or replace sub coil
Only slight output voltage is delivered (3 ~ 6V)Worn brush or faulty contact surface of slip ringClean brush contact and slip ring, or replace brush
Rated output voltage is not availableAbnormal load circuit, blown circuit breaker (S.T.D., voltage 10%)Remove abnormality in load circuit and replace fuse
Fluctuation of engine revolution is abnormalDisconnected or punctured AVR capacitor, faulty brush contact, excessive initial current, low engine output, faulty engine governorReplace capacitor, check for wear, wear amount, and contamination of contacting surface of brush and clean if necessary, repair or replace
Output voltage is more than S.T.D. voltage by 30%Defective AVRReplace

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Cummins/Onan K1000 troubleshooting guide (8 entries) →

Parts

3
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
G-1193Recoil Starter1Recoil starter Amazon eBay
M-1538Air Cleaner1Air filter Amazon eBay
M-1658WARNING: Hot muffler can cause serious burns. Be careful not to touch muffler when making this adjustment.Service 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 — 981-0122 Onan K450 K1000 Operator's Manual (12-1983)Service manual — 981-0127 Onan K650 K1000 Operator's Manual (1-1987) (Cummins/Onan)
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