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Cummins/Onan HDZAA — Disconnect the 6-pin connector from the Internal

For the Cummins/Onan HDZAA.

Applies to: Cummins Onan Hdzaa

Before you start

  • start can be avoided by performing periodic mainte-
  • hours). The generator set continues to run. Fill or
  • OIL CHANGE / CHECK OIL LEVEL These mes-
  • cleared, cannot be retrieved.
  • set start-up indicating that it is in calibration mode
  • Possible Cause: The engine lubricating oil temper-
  • the generator set stops. Turn off and restart the gen-
  • Note: Operator warning and fault messages, once
  • STATUS MESSAGES
  • and periodic maintenance messages. Warning and
  • FAULT MESSAGES
  • because the ambient temperature is below freezing.
  • ature is too high or the pressure is too low. The oil
  • in parallel. When the engine is at rest and cold, the
  • set. Check battery connections and recharge or re-
  • WARNING MESSAGES
  • NANCE SCHEDULE) and by making sure that the
  • MAINTENANCE MESSAGES
  • message clears. If not reset, the message will re-
  • fuel gauge reads EMPTY, thus reserving fuel for the
  • that the generator set will run out of fuel before the
  • GEN WAIT The generator set is delaying the next
  • has a short circuit. AC output voltage is turned off
  • erator set.
  • LOW BATTERY Battery voltage is below the mini-
  • connect appliances one by one to find out which one
  • mum value (9 VDC) necessary to start the generator
  • nance on schedule (TABLE 3-1. PE
  • but the engine is kept running to cool the generator
  • RESTART GEN? This message appears any time
  • the engine and then restart the generator set. Re-
  • shorted and have it repaired or replaced.
  • stop switch inside the generator set (p. 2-2) and
  • and not yet ready to produce AC output voltage.
  • should also be noted that the vehicle manufacturer
  • GEN START If this message appears while press-
  • sages appear every time the generator set hour
  • GEN CAL This message appears during generator
  • set. Disconnect all appliances, press STOP to stop
  • switch is open.
  • Try restarting when the message turns off.
  • GEN OFF Indicates that the generator set is off but
  • change oil as necessary. The generator set must be
  • appear after an hour of running.
  • Diagnosis/Repair—Low Oil Pressure:
  • counter reaches preset oil check/change intervals
  • Fault messages, once cleared, cannot be retrieved.
  • ing START, but the engine does not crank, check the
  • SHORT CIRCUIT A connected appliance probably
  • propulsion engine.
  • RIODIC MAINTE-
  • OIL TEMP-PRESS
  • pressure switch is closed and the temperature
  • ready to start.
  • To clear faults turn display off/on.
  • start attempt to allow the starter motor to cool down.
  • running to reset the message. Hold START until the
  • Most generator set shutdowns and failures to
  • has probably arranged the fuel tank dip tubes such
  • pressure and temperature switches are connected
  • generator set does not run out of fuel. In this regard it
  • ning.
  • GEN ON Indicates that the generator set is run-
  • place the battery.
  • push it on.
  • (change after first 20 hours and then every 250
  • Or, more time is being allowed for engine preheating
  • The Operator Panel displays the following status
  • Wait a few seconds.

Procedure

  1. 3 ohms within 10 percent.
  2. 8
  3. 8
  4. 8
  5. 8
  6. 10
  7. 1
  8. Troubleshooting
  9. Check Oil level and refill as necessary.
  10. The oil pressure switch is normally closed
  11. If the oil pressure switch is opening, verify the

Specs & torque values

  • sure is 36 psi at 3000 RPM. With the engine
  • (closes between 2.5 and 3.6 psi). Normal pres-

Source: manual:983-0502 Onan HDZAA (spec A-B) Diesel Genset Service manual (06-2010).pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.