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Polarizing a Generator

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Topic: Polarizing a Generator

Posted By: cjallis
Subject: Polarizing a Generator
Date Posted: 05 May 2018 at 9:41pm

How do I polarize my newly rebuilt generator? I was told you put a jumper cable on the regulator or cutout. Not really sure though.?

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Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 05 May 2018 at 10:38pm

On the voltage regulator, take a length of wire (or I've used pliers or a big flathead screwdriver) and jump the "BAT" and "ARM" terminals, just so they spark. Sometimes regulators will be labeled "GEN" instead of "ARM", but it's the same thing.