You might try flashing the generator if it has been sitting a long time.
Just connect the battery directly to the output side of the generator
for a couple of seconds. The power flow thru the windings will setup a
small residual magnetism in the core and the generator will use that to
start the power output going again once it comes up to speed. Regular
use maintains this residual magnetism so you don't need to do it again
unless the unit sits idle for a long time. This was a common problem
with generators.

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This is probably a bit off topic but does anyone have a wiring diagram
for an old automotive generator and associated regulator? I bought an
old Bobcat skid steer. I was surprised to find that it has a
generator rather than an alternator. THe generator has 2 posts to
connect wires and the regulator has 3. Alternators are easy to trace
the problem, but not generators. This one is not charging. Xan
anyone help?

PS. There used to be a binary newsgroup for wiring schematics. I cant
find it now. What is the group name?


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