I have a Amico electrical generator that doesn't put out any juice. What do I need to check & in what order?

Question

This is a gas generator about 3 years old. The motor works fine but no electricity output.The wires are all connected properly with no burned ones. HELP !

The genset is an Amico 3300 watt with a WG200 motor (6.5HP and 200cc) OHV gas motor. The breakers are on (110 and 220) but the voltmeter shows no juice and there is no current at the receptacle plugs.

The motor works fine and the generator is turning. My guess is that there is an electrical problem and I need to know what wires do I check in what order.

Answer 1

Try this tip, from my home generator page.
http://members.rennlist.org/warren/generator.html

If the engine is working fine, but there is no output voltage try this trick. It may work on standard alternator type generators, but not on those which use an inverter. It worked for me in the past, but try at your own risk. First check to ensure that all circuit breakers and fuses are ok. Shut off the engine and remove any cords from the generator. Plug in a cord with bare wires on the other end to one of the 120VAC outlets. Connect one end of the cord to a car battery. Very quickly touch the other wire to the other battery terminal. Do not leave it there longer than to create a few sparks or you may destroy the windings. If the residual magnetism in the alternator had weakened, this may be enough to get it started again.

Answer 2

Then generator most likely has brushes. Check to see if they are worn or stuck. Should be on the back side of the generator unit. They are replaceable. It should tell you how to do this in your owner's manual.

Answer 3

check 2 see if the motor is turning the gen, is there shear pin snapped? clutch not grabbing? Still have paper work,call 1-800 help line or find it on line clik on trubl. shooting

Answer 4

check the fuses or breakers first.? make sure the power output switch is on. You didn`t say which model?