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.

1. Use a 6-volt lantern battery (dry cell).

2. Remove the brush cover.

3. Start the engine with no
   load connected to the
   generator.

4. (Using your own fabricated wire leads ) Attach the "-" NEGATIVE lead of the
   battery to the negative
   brush. Very briefly, touch
   the "+" lead of the battery to
   the positive brush as
   shown. Remove as soon as voltage builds up. To measure
   voltage, use a plug-in voltmeter.*

*You can have a small load lamp to indicate success without having to use a voltmeter.  A desk lamp or other small lamp you can plug into any of the outlets on the generator panel.