I am trying to connect battery terminals to my EQT generator.

The most common cause of portable generators failing to produce electricity is from the loss of residual magnetism. Generators work by moving electrical conductors through a magnetic field. Your generator does not have magnets. ... When the residual magnetism is lost, the generator will produce no power at start-up.

There are a few methods of restoring a generator residual magnetism

12 Volt Generator Battery Method

Locate the voltage regulator for your generator.Unplug the two wires that connect to the generator brushes. Normally one is red and the other is black or white.Connect the black or white to the generator ground battery terminal.Plug in a light, turn on the generator breaker or switch and start the motor.Connect the battery +12 volts (red cable) to the red wire on the terminals you removed for three seconds.Remove your wires and replace the plug. The generator should now be producing power again.

Make sure you unplug the brush wires from the automatic voltage regulator or you will damage the regulator. Do not contact the voltage regulator or other wires as dangerous voltages may be present that can cause electric shock.

The most common cause of portable generators failing to produce electricity is from the loss of residual magnetism.

Generators work by moving electrical conductors through a magnetic field. Your generator does not have magnets. The magnetic field is created by taking some of the generator output voltage and converting it to DC and feeding it to a coil to make an electromagnet.

When there is a small amount of magnetism left over from the last time the generator was running, it is called residual magnetism. The little bit of magnetism is enough to produce a small amount of electricity. This small amount of electricity is needed to create an even stronger electric magnet. As the engine turns this magnet moving its electric field, through the stator windings, your generator produces even more power.

When the residual magnetism is lost, the generator will produce no power at start-up. This residual magnetism can be lost naturally from not being used or from the load on your generator being connected when the generator is shut off. It can also happen from running a generator with no load for too long.

Generators need to work and it helps maintain that residual magnetism. When they are running, a load should be connected to it. It helps create an even stronger magnetic field. Before you shut it off, turn off the switch or breaker to disconnect the load. If you shut off a generator with the load connected, it can essentially drain or demagnetize the electromagnet. Try and avoid running out of fuel.

How to fix it:

There are a few methods of restoring a generator residual magnetism

12 Volt Generator Battery Method

Locate the voltage regulator for your generator.
Unplug the two wires that connect to the generator brushes. Normally one is red and the other is black or white.
Connect the black or white to the generator ground battery terminal.
Plug in a light, turn on the generator breaker or switch and start the motor.
Connect the battery +12 volts (red cable) to the red wire on the terminals you removed for three seconds.
Remove your wires and replace the plug. The generator should now be producing power again.

Mybe power from the commercial supply had failed . Or power surge occured and the genset detected power failure.
The other cause could be air bubbles in the gasoline.The genset may need bleeding to remove air bubbles in the gasoline.

I have never heard of any aftermarket manufacturers making a chrome generator. Look closely and see if the generator has a chrome cover over it. Make sure you are touching the "A" or armature terminal with the jumper wire from the postive battery post. The "A" terminal should have two tan colored wires going to it with a green wire going to the "F" terminal. Usually, you see a small spark but you may not. Start the engine and bring it to a high idle. Check the voltage at the battery with the engine running at high idle. You should be reading between 14 and 15 volts at the battery. If not, your battery will not stay charged. Have checked the brushes in the generator to make sure they are not worn out? To test the Maximum output of the generator, disconnect the wires from the "A" and the "F" terminals. Set your volt meter to read DC volts on the 50 volts or greater scale. Connect the positive voltmeter lead to the "A" terminal and the negative lead to ground. Start the engine and idle at 2000 rpms. MOMENTARILY connect a jumper lead from ground to the "F" terminal of the generator. Your voltmeter should read 25-30 volts DC. If you do not read this voltage, you need to check the generator for worn brushes, a shorted armature or field winding.

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Steve

This is what I assume is for the starter motor for the generator. I would use for this a #8 welding wire style cable. This will supply enough power for starting.

Remove the accessory drive belt. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Disconnect the generator electrical connector. Remove the engine harness terminal from the generator: - Slide the boot back along the cable. - Remove the engine harness cable nut (3). - Remove the engine harness terminal from the stud. Remove the generator bolts and generator. Install the generator. Install the generator bolts. Tighten the generator bolts to 50 N?m (37 lb ft). Install the engine harness terminal to the generator: - Install the engine harness terminal to the stud. - Install the engine harness cable nut (3). Tighten Tighten the engine harness cable nut to 13 N?m (10 lb ft). - Slide the boot over the generator stud. Connect the generator electrical connector (1). Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure . Install the accessory drive belt

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

3.0L Engine

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery terminal.
2. Remove the Pre-volume chamber.
3. Remove the serpentine drive belt from the generator.
4. Raise and safely support the vehicle securely on jackstands.
5. Unscrew the terminal nuts and remove the electrical leads from the generator.
6. Remove the generator air-cooling duct.
7. Remove the upper nut from the generator and AIR injection crossover pipe
8. Remove the lower bolt and nut.
9. Disconnect the generator from the engine-with the generator loose, push the upper mounting bolt out of the generator and bracket.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the generator from the vehicle.
    

To install:

1. Place the generator into the vehicle.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle securely on jackstands.
3. Mount the generator to the engine-with generator loosely installed onto engine, insert the upper mounting bolt.
4. Install the lower bolt and nut and tighten to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
5. Install the upper nut to the generator and AIR injection crossover pipe, and tighten the nut to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
6. Install the generator air-cooling duct.
7. Connect the electrical leads and terminal nuts to the generator. Tighten the field coil terminal nut to 31 inch lbs. (3.5 Nm). Tighten the battery terminal nut to 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
8. Lower the vehicle and install the serpentine belt to the generator.
9. Install the pre-volume chamber.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.

Seville With 4.6L Engine
On some models, the generator is water-cooled. When this is the case, the repair procedure is as follows:

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Drain and recycle the engine coolant.
4. Remove the radiator.
   

NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, refer to the information regarding the implications of servicing your A/C system yourself. Only an MVAC-trained, EPA-certified, automotive technician should service the A/C system or its components.

1. Remove the A/C condenser.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle securely.
3. Disconnect the coolant inlet and outlet hoses from the generator.
4. Detach the electrical connections from the generator. The regulator, the battery output, and the heated windshield (if equipped) will need to be unplugged.
5. Remove the generator fasteners from the generator.
6. Remove the generator from the vehicle.
   

To install:



Fig. This shows the coolant outlet hose being removed, signified by the "1" in the diagram

1. Attach the generator to the engine and tighten the fasteners to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).
2. Attach the electrical connections for the regulator, battery output, and the heated windshield.
3. Tighten the battery output cable to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).
4. Reconnect the coolant inlet and outlet hoses to the generator.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the A/C condenser.
7. Install the radiator.
8. Install the accessory drive belt.

Hope this helo to solve it (remember comment and rated this).

You MAY have blown the rotating diodes on the rotor.

This would require servicing.

Ford has a technical service bulletin out that may fit your concern.
ISSUE:
The charging system indicator may illuminate or vehicle may not start. This may be caused by a discharged battery due to a poor electrical connection at the generator terminal.

2.0L

1. Replace generator B+ cable with a new Cable (F5RZ-14300-FA).
2. Replace the generator B+ terminal with a new Terminal (F3RZ-10329-AB).
3. Install new B+ cable retaining nut and tighten to 10.6 ±1.6 N-m (8 ±1 lb-ft).

2.5L

1. Replace generator B+ cable with new Cable (F5RZ-14300-EA).
2. If the generator B+ terminal is damaged, replace the Generator (F6RZ-10346-BB).
3. Install new B+ cable retaining nut and tighten to 10.6 ±1.6 N-m (8 ±1 lb-ft).

GENERATOR OUTPUT LINE VOLTAGE DROP TEST

This test determines the condition of the wiring from the generator "B" terminal to the battery (+) terminal (including the fusible link). 1. Be sure to check the following before testing: a. Generator installation and wiring connections b. Generator drive belt tension c. Fusible link d. Abnormal noises from the generator while the engine is running. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. 3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 4. Disconnect the generator output wire from the generator "B" terminal. Connect a DC test ammeter with a range of 0-100A in series between the "B" terminal and the disconnected output wire. (Connect the (+) lead of the ammeter to the "B" terminal. Connect the (-) lead of the ammeter to the disconnected output wire.) An inductive-type ammeter which enables measurements to be taken without disconnecting the generator output wire is recommended. Using this equipment will lessen the possibility of a voltage drop caused by a loose "B" terminal connection. 5. Connect a digital-type voltmeter between the generator "B" terminal and the battery (+) terminal. (Connect the (+) lead of the voltmeter to the "B" terminal. Connect the (-) lead of the voltmeter to the battery (+) cable.) 6. Reconnect the negative battery cable. 7. Connect a tachometer or the scan tool. 8. Start the engine. 9. With the engine running at approx. 2500 rpm, turn the headlights and other lights on and off to adjust the generator load on the ammeter slightly above 30A. Limit: max. 0.3V When the generator output is high and the value displayed on the ammeter does not decrease to 30A, set the value to 40A. Read the value displayed on the voltmeter. In this case the limit becomes max. 0.4V. 10. If the value displayed on the voltmeter is still above the limit, a fault in the generator output wire may exist. Check the wiring between the generator "B" terminal and the battery (+) terminal (including fusible link). If a terminal is not sufficiently tight or if the harness has become discolored due to overheating, repair, then test again. 11. After the test, run the engine at idle. 12. Turn off all lights and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. 13. Disconnect the tachometer or the scan tool. 14. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 15. Disconnect the ammeter and voltmeter. 16. Connect the generator output wire to the generator "B" terminal. 17. Connect the negative battery cable.