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
- 3 ohms within 10 percent.
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- Troubleshooting
- Check Oil level and refill as necessary.
- The oil pressure switch is normally closed
- 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.