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Cummins/Onan MDDC Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan MDDC is a 40 kW (40 kVA) diesel standby generator set. It is available at 110 V, 220 V, 115 V, 230 V, 120 V and 240 V, 1-phase and 50 Hz. The set measures 1738×840×1039 mm (68.4×33.1×40.9 in), weighs about 1072 kg (2363 lb) and produces 72 dBA.

40 kW
Standby
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power40 kW
Standby kVA40
EmissionsEPA Tier 3
Voltage options110 V, 220 V, 115 V, 230 V, 120 V, 240 V
Phase1
Dimensions (L×W×H)1738×840×1039 mm
Dry weight1072 kg
Sound level72.0 dBA

Maintenance & consumables

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter8 hr find
Fuel filter8 hr find
Belt8 hr find
Coolant8 hr
Oil4 hr

Common questions

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

The Cummins/Onan MDDC is rated 40 kW standby (40.0 kVA).

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan MDDC use?

The Cummins/Onan MDDC runs on diesel.

Troubleshooting

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Fault codes

CodeMeaningCause
No. 16Engine Pre-Alarms
Code No. 3Service Check
Code No. 16Engine FaultAbove Normal
SPN: 97, FMI: 0Water In Fuel Indicator, Above Normal
SPN: 100, FMI: 1Engine Oil Pressure, Below Normal
SPN: 110, FMI: 0Engine Coolant Temperature, Above Normal
SPN: 190, FMI: 0Engine Speed, Above Normal
SPN: 629, FMI: 13Controller #1, Out of Calib
SPN: 970, FMI: 31Auxiliary Engine Shutdown Switch
SPN: 1076, FMI: 3Fuel Injection Pump Valve, Volt. Out/Range
SPN: 1076, FMI: 5Fuel Injection Pump Valve, Cur. Out/Range
SPN: 1076, FMI: 10Fuel Injection Pump Valve, Abnormal Rt/Chg
SPN: 1076, FMI: 13Fuel Injection Pump Valve, Out of Calib.
SPN: 1109, FMI: 31Approaching Shutdown
SPN: 1110, FMI: 31Engine Has Shut Down
SPN: 1569, FMI: 31Engine Torque Derate
SPN: 2000, FMI: 06ECU Failure, Cur. Out/Range
SPN: 100, FMI: 3Engine Oil Pressure, Voltage Out of Range
SPN: 100, FMI: 4Engine Oil Pressure, Volt. Out/Range
SPN: 105, FMI: 3Intake Manifold Temperature, Volt. Out/Range
SPN: 105, FMI: 16Intake Manifold Temperature, Above Normal
SPN: 110, FMI: 3Engine Coolant Temperature, Volt. Out/Range
SPN: 158, FMI: 17Battery Potential, Below Normal
SPN: 174, FMI: 3Fuel Temperature, Volt. Out/Range
SPN: 174, FMI: 16Fuel Temperature, Above Normal

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
Exhaust leaksInspect for exhaust leaks at every startup and after every eight hours of operation.

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

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
140-3752Air FilterAir filter PartsGeek
185-7444Oil Filter1Oil filter Amazon eBay $29.95 PartsGeek
420-0577Oil Filter Wrench1Oil filter wrench PartsGeek
F1379Siphon Break KitSiphon break PartsGeek
10-2013Exhaust System IllustrationService part / kit PartsGeek

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
Standby0%0.80.3
Standby0%1.00.3
Standby0%1.30.4
Standby1%1.70.4

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0042670 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — 0058498 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — 0059599 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — F-1487K Cummins-Onan Marine Generators Pocket Guide (09-2012) (Cummins/Onan)Operator's manual — 981-0172 Onan MDDCA thru MDDCR Operator's Manual (3-2013) (Cummins/Onan)Parts manual — F-1379-ENService manual — 981-0639 Onan MDDCA thru MDDCR Installation Manual (10-2013) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 981-0639 Onan MDDCA thru MDDCR Installation Manual (11-2004) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — F-1576