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    Apr 6, 2014, 09:52 AM
    Any help about generator?
    My generator engine works fine but no electricity is going out!! But If I accelerate the gas with my hand it gives out electricity 100%!! What's the cause pleasseee?
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    Apr 6, 2014, 09:55 AM
    Can it be the capacitor?
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    Apr 6, 2014, 12:11 PM
    So, under load with speed up, it produces 120 volts? Not capacitor, could be regulator.
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    Apr 7, 2014, 10:11 AM
    When I start the generator ,and plug a normal bulb it lights very dim very low and as I accelerate gas with my hand it lights properly!! My generator is 240v not 120v.Can you help please Thanks.
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    Apr 7, 2014, 10:18 AM
    Try putting a heavy load on it. A light bulb may not be enough load to make the RPM go up.

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