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GENERATOR ROTOR EXCITATION
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EXCITING THE GENERATOR: NOTE - Example using Coleman Powermate Brush Type Generator NOTE: If your generator is a brushless unit the proceedure below will not work. If there is a loss of residual magnetism (voltage will not build up), it may be necessary to re-excite the unit. Use a 6-volt lantern battery (dry cell). Remove the brush cover. Start the engine with noload connected to thegenerator. (Using your own fabricated wire leads ) Attach the "-" NEGATIVE lead of thebattery to the negativebrush. Very briefly, touchthe "+" lead of the battery tothe positive brush asshown. Remove...
AIR COMPRESSOR TROUBLESHOOTING -CHECK VALVES
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AIR COMPRESSOR CHECK VALVES
AIR COMPRESSOR CHECK VALVES FOR AIR COMPRESSORS
AIR COMPRESSOR CHECK VALVES FOR AIR COMPRESSORS are designed for air to flow in one direction. If your AIR COMPRESSOR CHECK VALVE is leaking, you will hear air coming from around the air pressure switch or other areas of the pump when the air compressor has stopped running.