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Portable generator trouble

madalien
13 years ago

I have a wen 5500 watt portable generator the engine runs fine but the generator output surges from full to dim to no power on a light bulb on both sides any ideas would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

Comments (2)

  • nod702
    13 years ago

    Not sure if this will work, but worth a try. The generator may have lost its magnetism and needs to be flashed. To do this i use an electric drill and run it in reverse for a few seconds, on/off. Works on my old Genrac that i fire up about once a year.

  • madalien
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    ok thank you I will give that a try.

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