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Generator volts and Hz way off?
I tested an outlet in the RV with some lights on.
Hz - 64-65.5 Hz
Volts - 130-133 VAC

Volts at automatic choke lead on carburetor - 30.3 VAC.

I think this is way off.
Is this a generator control board problem?
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Generator volts and Hz way off?
Reply #1 –
It isn't way off. Dial the governor down to 63hz and see what you get. I think the spec is 127 volts at 63hz unloaded.
Harry 2006RB
Re: Generator volts and Hz way off?
Reply #2 –
Quote from: hbn7hj  - 
It isn't way off. Dial the governor down to 63hz and see what you get. I think the spec is 127 volts at 63hz unloaded.
So just drop the rpm via the the idle control screw?
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Generator volts and Hz way off?
Reply #3 –
Quote from: tedeboy  - 
So just drop the rpm via the the idle control screw?
I don't think it would be the idle control screw but the governor speed control screw. I can't tell you which screw that is. It should be pointed out in the manual. Perhaps someone else knows which one it is.
Harry 2006RB
Re: Generator volts and Hz way off?
Reply #4 –
Quote from: hbn7hj  - 
I don't think it would be the idle control screw but the governor speed control screw. I can't tell you which screw that is. It should be pointed out in the manual. Perhaps someone else knows which one it is.
I found a service manual online.
Just what you said.
Thanks.
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Generator volts and Hz way off?
Reply #5 –
"I found a service manual online."

Care to post a link? Others might want to access this.
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"