In a message dated 7/16/00 9:05:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
spritenut@Exit109.com writes:
<< To test a genny, unplug both wires, hook up a meter or test bulb to the
large lug and ground, you should have 18 volts coming out the back of
the gen before the reg. >>
Am I missing something here folks? With both wires disconnected the
generator is not fully fielded and will not show any output. The correct way
to check this is to disconnect the wires, hook up a short jumper wire between
the large and small lugs, then hook a voltmeter to the jumper and a good
ground. Make sure any uninsulated part of the jumper is not contacting the
case of the generator or you will get false readings. (ask me how I know
this). The Haynes manual gives good instructions for troubleshooting
charging problems.
Ed, please note that I didn't use "looks like" in any part of this message.
Pete G.
Southington, CT
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