But, its just so cool that this is so simple, it worked and saved lots of $$. I had a 5000 watt Honda generator that ran perfect. However, it didn't make any power. No volts on the gauge , no pilot light. I used this procedure (stole it):
'Flashing the Field'.
1. Remove and ground the spark plug wire
2. Obtain an old extension cord that you can cut one end off, or an old power cord from an appliance (you will need the male end left on the cord).
3. Note how on the receptacle, one slot is longer than the other. This longer slot is the negative slot. It is critical that you get it hooked up correctly.
4. Determine which wire of the cord will go to the negative slot.
5. Connect the negative wire to the negative terminal of a 12V battery.
6. Connect the positive wire to the positive terminal of the battery.
7. Plug the cord into the receptacle and pull the starter cord 6-8 times.
8. Immediately unplug the cord. DO NOT LEAVE THE CORD PLUGGED IN FOR MORE THAN 6 OR 8 SECONDS.
9. Disconnect the wires from the battery.
10. Reconnect the spark plug and see if the set is now producing electricity
I know this can happen after a long storage. This unit was run every few months. Could have happened shutting it off with a load on it.
So, keep your eyes out for one of these @ garage sales.
Lou
'Flashing the Field'.
1. Remove and ground the spark plug wire
2. Obtain an old extension cord that you can cut one end off, or an old power cord from an appliance (you will need the male end left on the cord).
3. Note how on the receptacle, one slot is longer than the other. This longer slot is the negative slot. It is critical that you get it hooked up correctly.
4. Determine which wire of the cord will go to the negative slot.
5. Connect the negative wire to the negative terminal of a 12V battery.
6. Connect the positive wire to the positive terminal of the battery.
7. Plug the cord into the receptacle and pull the starter cord 6-8 times.
8. Immediately unplug the cord. DO NOT LEAVE THE CORD PLUGGED IN FOR MORE THAN 6 OR 8 SECONDS.
9. Disconnect the wires from the battery.
10. Reconnect the spark plug and see if the set is now producing electricity
I know this can happen after a long storage. This unit was run every few months. Could have happened shutting it off with a load on it.
So, keep your eyes out for one of these @ garage sales.
Lou
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