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Pilotdave · 02-27-2012, 01:10 PM

Theo, this is becoming more of a challenge!

1. Did you polarize the generator with the engine running or not running? Needs to be not running when you do this.

2. Since you are getting current out of the generator, it's possible that the cutout switch is not working AND that the ammeter is wired backwards. If the cutout is not opening when the engine is turned off, the battery will be drained as it tries to spin the generator.

I'll check back later as I have a meeting to attend.

02-27-2012, 01:10 PM	#24
Pilotdave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grafton, MA Posts: 1,311	Re: Rebuilt Generator installed: Higher the RPM the more discharge Theo, this is becoming more of a challenge! 1. Did you polarize the generator with the engine running or not running? Needs to be not running when you do this. 2. Since you are getting current out of the generator, it's possible that the cutout switch is not working AND that the ammeter is wired backwards. If the cutout is not opening when the engine is turned off, the battery will be drained as it tries to spin the generator. I'll check back later as I have a meeting to attend.