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Cummins/Onan K400 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan K400 is a 0.35 kW (0.35 kVA) gasoline standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan GN550-DG-A3 engine. It is available at 220 V, 230 V and 240 V, single-phase, 50 Hz and rated 1.6 A. The set measures 405×284×337 mm (15.9×11.2×13.3 in) and weighs about 17.5 kg (39 lb). An integrated tank holds 2 L (0.5 gal), roughly 5.5 hours of runtime.

0 kW
Standby
0.055 L
Displacement
0
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Specifications

Fuelgasoline
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power0 kW
Standby kVA0
Voltage options220 V, 230 V, 240 V
Phase1
Rated current[1.6, 1.5, 1.4] A
Power factor100
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Dimensions (L×W×H)405×284×337 mm
Dry weight17 kg
Fuel tank2.0 L
Tank runtime5.5 hr

Engine

Cummins/Onan GN550-DG-A3
Displacement0.055 L
Aspirationnaturally_aspirated
Rated speed3000 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Cummins/Onan GN550-DG-A3
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterFoam wrapper + cartridge element; clean/re-oil foam each service, replace cartridge every 6 cleanings or yearly.25 hr
Fuel filterFuel filter/cock cleaning per periodic maintenance chart; no cartridge part number given.
OilAPI SE/SF class engine oil; 10W-30 below -10C, SAE#20 below 15C, SAE#30 above 15C. First change at 10 hrs, then every 50 hrs.50 hr
Spark plugGap 0.6-0.7mm (GS130/GS280 engines), 0.7mm (K1400/K3000), 1.0mm (K2100/GN1850), 0.7mm (K1800), varies by model.50 hr

Common questions

What size generator is the Cummins/Onan K400?

The Cummins/Onan K400 is rated 0 kW standby (0.35 kVA).

Which engine powers the Cummins/Onan K400?

The Cummins/Onan K400 is powered by the Cummins/Onan GN550-DG-A3 engine.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan K400 use?

The Cummins/Onan K400 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 K400 troubleshooting guide (8 entries) →

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