Onan 4 fault code — Generator
Applies to: QG 4000/3600 LP KYD Spec A-C
What 4 means
The Cummins Onan QG 4000/3600 LP KYD operator manual lists Code 4 as Overcrank.
Owner-safe checks
- Stop cranking and let the starter rest.
- Check normal vehicle fuel or LP level and make sure the usual owner fuel controls are available before one retry.
Service-only work
- Internal generator electrical, fuel, engine, sensor, controller, and output-voltage diagnosis belongs to Cummins service or a qualified generator technician.
Safety boundary
Generators can produce carbon monoxide, moving-part hazards, fuel hazards, and lethal voltage. Shut the generator down and do not open energized compartments unless qualified.