I'm a seasoned veteran with automotive electronics but am afraid I lack the knowledge to effectively troubleshoot a no power problem on my old portable generator. Any tips would be appreciated
This gen-set may have lost its magnetism, to restore it, get a plug in drill, plug it into the generator, start the gen, pull the trigger on the drill and turn the chuck back and forth as fast as you can a few times, please wear gloves, wait a little and try it again, if it starts to work,, problem solved, maybe, so shut it off and try it again, if it works without the drill being spun, great, if you have to do the drill again to get it going, you have other problems, a Generac I have has a little electronic device that goes out, it was cheap, but I am pulling my hair to remember what it was called,, . when it was out I had to use the drill every time to get it going, not fun!
I have a generac generator 5000 power+5, model 9856-0. I am trying to order carburetor parts for a the briggs & stretton 10 hp engine. I can not read/see the model number on the engine plate. I was wondering if anyone knows the engine model number fro this generator . thanks
Refit the brush pack, check the exite cct resistance throught wiring down through the brushes and back from a connector further up the loom preferrably righ up at the control section.
Gernally this should be under 100 ohms.
Previously I have reduced from 260ohms to 75Ohms and this was enough to move the machine from totally dead to working to spec.
Steve
First check the circuit breakers on the control/outlet panel.
Then take the end off the generator and look at the brushes (usually what breaks) and the 2 slip rings they ride on (these get dirty and have to be cleaned off with a bit of emery cloth)
Then look at the voltage regulator (the little board that the brushes plug into)
Let me know if you need more detailed help,
Carl
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Engine runs at the proper RPM but no 120vac output on any legs. Breaker isn't tripped.
Generac C-5000
Model 09397-0
Series C5032
Serial # 1315716
Techumseh engine
Model HM100-159252L
B3291A
I have a Generac model 09856-0 that runs fine but has no current output.The brushes appear to be almost new. I checked for burnt wires on the armature, and cleaned the brush rings w/ 400 grit sandpaper. Re-assembled the whole thing no change. Also tried to excite the field w/12v d.c., it didn't help. I did desolder two of the diodes to check them. Hope they were put back in the right direction. I guess what I'm looking for is a step by step troubleshooting guide for portable generators in general. I also have a smaller Honda with a similar problem.
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