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Cummins/Onan K2500 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan K2500 is a 2 kW (2 kVA) gasoline standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan GN2500-DG-A3 engine. It is available at 220 V, single-phase, 50 Hz and rated 9.1 A. The set measures 577×427×523 mm (22.7×16.8×20.6 in) and weighs about 56 kg (123 lb). An integrated tank holds 8 L (2.1 gal), roughly 6 hours of runtime.

2 kW
Standby
0.252 L
Displacement
0
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Specifications

Fuelgasoline
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power2 kW
Standby kVA2
Voltage options220 V
Phase1
Rated current[9.1] A
Power factor100
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Dimensions (L×W×H)577×427×523 mm
Dry weight56 kg
Fuel tank8.0 L
Tank runtime6.0 hr

Engine

Cummins/Onan GN2500-DG-A3
Displacement0.252 L
Aspirationnaturally_aspirated
Rated speed3000 rpm

Common questions

How many kW is the Cummins/Onan K2500?

The Cummins/Onan K2500 is rated 2 kW standby (2.0 kVA).

What engine does the Cummins/Onan K2500 use?

The Cummins/Onan K2500 is powered by the Cummins/Onan GN2500-DG-A3 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Cummins/Onan K2500 run on?

The Cummins/Onan K2500 runs on gasoline.

Troubleshooting

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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 K2500 troubleshooting guide (8 entries) →

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
981-0123Recoil Starter Control Panel1Recoil starter Amazon eBay
M-1534Air Cleaner1Air cleaner Amazon eBay

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