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Has it ever worked correctly? I know that you stated that it is new, but was it having this problem out of the box?Has it ever worked correctly? I know that you stated that it is new, but was it having this problem out of the box?
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First check with the
dealer and see if it is still under warranty. If it is not, make sure nothing
is blocking the air flow around where the control modules are located. This
could cause the voltage regulator and other electronic parts to overheat. Next
check the brushes and make sure they are free of any dust or build up preventing
them from making contact. If everything is OK the
next thing I would do is change the voltage regulator.
You have a four stroke engine and it needs a valve job.
Have the dealer do a compression check to confirm the need for a valve job.
If you see white smoke coming from the exhaust while riding, then you may want to bore the cylinder and add new piston and rings. It is less money to do the piston along with the valves as opposed to doing them separately. Also, you will have even better compression and performance.
Sometimes the generator loses the magnetic field that allows it to produce power. Do a Google search on "flashing a generator field". There are many ways to do it, but I would recommend doing some reading before trying it. Your "dead" generator could produce hazardous voltage once it comes back to life.
Also, before trying any of this, make sure the circuit breakers on the generator (if equipped) are not tripped.
Honda generators are very reliable and are easy to adjust. The best way to check for proper output is to use a meter that can check cycles and voltage. Set meter to htz or freq and adjust the engine governor to 60 cycles. When the engine is turning 3600 rpm it is at max power and the generator may be producing ac voltage ranging from 115 to 125 at 60 cycles. When you draw power from the generator the engine governor will try to overcome the stress and maintain 3600 rpm. The engine must be well maintained to produce full power. Service oil, filter, plug and valve adjustment. Some engines have a spark arrester installed in the muffler that may become blocked with carbon. If engine is producing full power and voltage/amps is low then check brushes, capacitors, and/ or voltage regulator. Most problems occur when too much power is requested from rated generator. Example, trying to connect an 1800 watt air compressor to generator. The compressor may draw double the stated wattage upon starting and cycling. For longest generator life, It is best to use only 75% of rated output. On an 1800 watt generator use max wattage 1350. If you actually need to use 1800 watts then the best generator would be a 2500 watt. enjoy
Has it ever worked correctly? I know that you stated that it is new, but was it having this problem out of the box?
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