"Brian" wrote in message
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Seeing as we're talking about generators I have a question. I've read,
from a few places' that small
generators should be "exercised" at least once a month. I'm assuming that
means run with a load on
the generator. Why is that ??? Will the generator screw up if it isn't
used frequently ???

There are two things that can happen to small generators if not occasionally
"exercised".

1) The generator can lose its residual magnetism. If this happens, it will
run but fail to produce power. There are various ways to "flash" the
generator field to remagnetize the generator.

2) Engines, particularly carbureted gasoline engines, can gum up, or parts
can rust up if they are allowed to sit for a long time.

Read your generator's manual. There are probably storage instructions.
Follow them!

Vaughn