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Cummins/Onan P4500 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan P4500 is a 3.7 kW (4.5 kVA) Unleaded Gasoline, 10% Ethanol or less standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan OHV 4-stroke engine. It is available at 120 V, Single Phase-phase, 60 Hz and rated 37.5 A. It holds about 0.18 L (0.0 gal) of oil, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. The set measures 622×463×520 mm (24.5×18.2×20.5 in), weighs about 44 kg (97 lb) and produces 52 dBA. An integrated tank holds 12.8 L (3.4 gal), roughly 18 hours of runtime.

3 kW
Standby
0.224 L
Displacement
0.181 L
Oil capacity
5
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Specifications

FuelUnleaded Gasoline, 10% Ethanol or less
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power3 kW
Standby kVA4
Prime power3 kW
EmissionsEPA, CARB
ControllerInverter
Oil capacity0.181 L
Voltage options120 V
PhaseSingle Phase
Rated current37.5 A
Power factor1.0
Circuit breaker30 A
Battery voltage5 V
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)622×463×520 mm
Dry weight44 kg
Sound level52.0 dBA
Fuel tank12.8 L
Tank runtime18 hr

Engine

Cummins/Onan OHV 4-stroke
Oil capacity0.63 L
Displacement0.224 L

Maintenance & consumables

for the Cummins/Onan OHV 4-stroke
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterCheck, Clean*300 hr find
Fuel filter300 hr find
Oil filter find
Belt find
CoolantCheck/Clean
OilCheck Level, Change1.16 L100 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan P4500?

The Cummins/Onan P4500 is rated 3 kW standby (4.5 kVA).

What engine does the Cummins/Onan P4500 use?

The Cummins/Onan P4500 is powered by the Cummins/Onan OHV 4-stroke engine.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan P4500 use?

The Cummins/Onan P4500 runs on Unleaded Gasoline, 10% Ethanol or less.

What is the oil capacity of the Cummins/Onan P4500?

The Cummins/Onan OHV 4-stroke engine in the Cummins/Onan P4500 has an oil capacity of 0.63 liters.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
0541-1340Wheel Kit1Wheel kit buy
102B451Gasket, Oil Base1Gasket buy
102B459Gasket, Oil Base1Gasket buy
102B475Gasket, Oil Base1Gasket buy
120A598Tube, Air Trap - Oil Pressure Switch1Hose buy
122A21 Spring, By-Pass Thermostat Retaining42Thermostat buy
122A246Gasket, Oil Filter Adapter1Oil filter buy
123A6811 Tube, Oil Fill1Hose buy
123A724Tube, Oil Fill1Hose buy
140A7061 Gasket, Manifold Heater Insulating - Parts Key Nos. 2,4,5,71Gasket buy
140A742Tube, Air Induction1Hose buy
140B6401 Element, Air Cleaner - Foam Type (NOTE: Order also 140B641 Retainer1Air filter buy
140B741Tube, Air Induction1Hose buy
140C5951/1 Pan, Air Cleaner1Air filter buy
140C645| 1 |1 =| sAdapter, Oil Bath Air Cleaner1Air filter buy
140P723{1 Pre-Cleaner, Air Cleaner - Plastic1Air filter buy
141A2811 Gasket, Air Cleaner Adapter to Engine1Air filter buy
14L-A2Generator purpose Battery, Type 14L-A21Battery buy
154A738Gasket, Exhaust Outlet1Gasket buy
159A787Strap, Fuel Tank Hold-down2Fluid buy
159D788Tank, Fuel - 15 Gallon1Fluid buy
191A506Seal, Dirt (Starter)1Seal buy
307P565Valve, Fuel Solenoid - 12-Volt1Thermostat buy
309B130Thermostat, Oil Cooler By-Pass1Thermostat buy
501A101 Line, Fuel - Tank to Pump - Replaces 501A91Fluid buy
501A32Line, Fuel Pump to Secondary Filter - (Replaces 1494895)1Pump buy
501A981 Line, Fuel Pump to Secondary Filter1Pump buy
502A255Tee, Inverted - Restricted - Air Trap Tube1Hose buy
503P419Elbow, Air Cleaner - Rubber141Air filter buy
509A902; 4 Seal, Oil - Intake Valve - Includes Retainer Rings1Seal buy
A058U955Rev02Spark PlugSpark plug Amazon eBay
A058U961BATTERY5Battery Amazon eBay
A058V025Torch Spark plugSpark plug Amazon eBay
A058V034FOAM FILTERAir filter Amazon eBay
A064D487Air filter1Air filter Amazon eBay
A064D643CYLINDER HEAD GASKETGasket buy
A064D660Spark Plug (F7TC)Spark plug Amazon eBay
A064D664STARTING MOTOR ASSEMBLYStarter buy
A064D803AIR FILTER ASSEMBLYAir filter Amazon eBay
A064D805STARTER PULLEYStarter buy
A064D807TEMPERATURE SENSORSensor buy
A064D834GASOLINE SENSORSensor buy
A064N119Battery, 9 AH1Battery Amazon eBay
A064N124Fuel filter1Fuel filter Amazon eBay
A064N128FILTERFuel filter Amazon eBay
A076K659CYLINDER HEAD COVER SEAL WASHERSeal buy
A076K669SPARK PLUGSpark plug Amazon eBay
A076K672EXHAUST SEAL WASHERSeal buy
A076K748AIR FILTER ELEMENTAir filter Amazon eBay
A076K926CARBURETOR GASKETGasket buy
A076K959INTAKE GASKETGasket buy
A076L181GASOLINE SENSOR ASSEMBLYSensor buy
A076L191SPARK PLUG WRENCHSpark plug buy
0500-3298OUTLINE DRAWINGService part / kit buy
0611-1268-2RECONNECTION DIAGRAMSService part / kit buy
518913-01CARBURETOR JET KITService part / kit buy
A058M29050A parallel kitService part / kit buy
A058U958REMOTE KEYService part / kit buy
A058U959CONTROL MODULEService part / kit buy
A058V024High Altitude Carburetor KitService part / kit buy
A058V040TCI INDICATORService part / kit buy
A058V046BATTERY TIEService part / kit buy
A058V048FUEL TANK CAPService part / kit buy
A058V065ONE PUSH START BUTTONService part / kit buy
A058V085PROPANE REGULATOR KIT FOR 420CC GASOLINE GENERATORService part / kit buy
A064D508ECO SWITCHService part / kit buy
A064D570OIL DRAIN SOLENOIDService part / kit buy
A064D593Oil drain plug crush washer1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
A064D595OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHERService part / kit buy
A064D598OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHERService part / kit buy
A064D608STEEL WASHERService part / kit buy
A064D670OIL BOTTLE ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A064D749WATERPROOF COVERService part / kit buy
A064D801CARBURETOR CONNECTION BLOCKService part / kit buy
A064D809TRIGGERService part / kit buy
A064N094FUEL SLOTService part / kit buy
A064N100COVERService part / kit buy
A064N113BATTERY CABLEService part / kit buy
A064N115DEPUTY WIRING HARNESSService part / kit buy
A064N122CHARGERService part / kit buy
A064N164DIPSTICK ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A064N183OBSERVATION COVERService part / kit buy
A064N186LEFT PANELService part / kit buy
A064N193CARBON CANISTER ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A065P007PROPANE REGULATOR KIT FOR 420CC GASOLINE GENERATORService part / kit buy
A076K656CYLINDER HEAD COVER KIT ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076K666CYLINDER HEAD KIT ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076K677AIR INLET STUD BOLTService part / kit buy
A076K682BOLT M8*12Service part / kit buy
A076K691OIL DRAIN BOLTService part / kit buy
A076K692IGNITION COIL KIT ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076K724START PULLER KIT ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076K740SPARK ARRESTERService part / kit buy
A076K758CARBURETOR KIT ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076K927CROSS SCREW STUD M4X6Service part / kit buy
A076K946RESONANT CAVITY KIT ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076K975LEFT FRAME KIT ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076L149INVERTER KIT ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076L164CONTROL PANEL HOUSINGService part / kit buy
A076L174LED DATA CENTERService part / kit buy
A076L175L5-20R RECEPTACLEService part / kit buy
A076L176WHEEL KIT ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076L180FUNNELService part / kit buy
A076L190DUAL-PURPOSE KNIFEService part / kit buy
A076L193DC VOLTAGE REGULATORService part / kit buy
A076L196HANDLE KIT ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076L369MUFFLER COVER KIT ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076L605FUEL VALVE ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076L607PANEL KIT ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076L608KNOB KIT ASSEMBLYService part / kit buy
A076L623RIGHT FRAME KIT ASSEMBLYService 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
Gasoline25%4.6
Propane25%15.0
Prime
Prime25%
Prime50%
Standby
Standby25%
Standby50%2.270.6
Standby100%3.410.9

Available documents

Spec sheetOperator's manualReferenceOwner's manualService manual

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