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Oberfranke · 05-30-2020, 06:19 AM

I want to reduce the charging current on the generator. I come to this area when installed. Maybe someone can draw me where the 3rd brush is. And where the screw is. Thanks in advance.
Greetings from Germany
Gero

Mike Peters · 05-30-2020, 07:38 AM

In your second photo, the moveable third brush is shown. To decrease charging rate, simply move it upwards. No set screw, it slides on a track. I usually can adjust it with my fingers. Careful not to damage the carbon brush. A 10 amp charge is plenty. Basically, up to decrease charging rate and down to increase charging rate.

DBSHELTON · 05-30-2020, 07:48 AM

I use a wooden stick while it is running. Am I doing it right?

Badpuppy · 05-30-2020, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DBSHELTON

I use a wooden stick while it is running. Am I doing it right?

Yes, anything nonmetal is OK. Adjust higher for night driving, lower for daytime.

Badpuppy · 05-30-2020, 08:42 AM

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Gero, welcome to the Barn.

05-30-2020, 07:38 AM	#2
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: reduce the charging current on the generator In your second photo, the moveable third brush is shown. To decrease charging rate, simply move it upwards. No set screw, it slides on a track. I usually can adjust it with my fingers. Careful not to damage the carbon brush. A 10 amp charge is plenty. Basically, up to decrease charging rate and down to increase charging rate.

05-30-2020, 07:48 AM	#3
DBSHELTON Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Kountze,TX Posts: 313	Re: reduce the charging current on the generator I use a wooden stick while it is running. Am I doing it right?

05-30-2020, 08:42 AM	#5
Badpuppy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Guthrie, OK Posts: 1,144	Re: reduce the charging current on the generator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Gero, welcome to the Barn.