Jerry B
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When I start my Generac it will not produce power until I shut it down and restart it. Not much of a problem but is this a precursor to a failure of some sort? I do exercise the genset under load about every three weeks.
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Generator Jim
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It sounds like the field flash circuit is not working or the brushes and slip rings are dirty and restricting the field flash current to the rotor.
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Jerry B
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Generator Jim wrote:It sounds like the field flash circuit is not working or the brushes and slip rings are dirty and restricting the field flash current to the rotor.
JimL
Could a low battery cause this problem?
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Generator Jim
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If the unit cranks at or near normal speed, the battery is OK and probably not a factor in the "no initial voltage buildup" problem.
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Jerry B
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Generator Jim wrote:It sounds like the field flash circuit is not working or the brushes and slip rings are dirty and restricting the field flash current to the rotor.
JimL
Jim, is this a common problem and will it eventually lead to complete failure or unreliable service?
The genset leaks slightly and produces a very fine oil mist out of the cooling air outlet. Will this oil get into the revolving electrical components? Thanks.
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Jerry B
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Update. I charged the weak house batteries and the genset now works properly.
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