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Old 04-11-2013, 11:31 PM   #5
Tom Wesenberg
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Default Re: Generator jumper wire

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Originally Posted by Racur96 View Post
Ok, should you connect the jumper wire while it running or before you start it, I tried jumping them with it running and the motor would try shutting off.
Either way should be OK. If the generator gets above idle, it can put out as much as 40 volts if it isn't connected to the battery, which will overheat it and burn it out. It'll take some time and speed to fry it, so either before or after starting the engine is OK.
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