On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:08:11 -0800 (PST), GSS <gssmith1986@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
>I have a gas powered 6.5 KW Kohler generator Model 6.5CZ that blows
>the 10 amp input fuse whenever I shut it down from the engine mounted
>or remote kill switches. It then won't restart until I install a new
>fuse. Does anyone have any idea what would be causing this? The unit
>starts & runs fine, and for now, I stop it by removing the fuse and
>then replace it once it is shut down.
>
>There is a second fuse, but this goes to the battery charging system
>and seems to be unaffected by the stopping sequence. I have this
>posted to a couple of boating & RV groups so I hope someone can help
>me on it. Please feel free to respond to my email directly if you're
>reluctant to respond to the group.
>
>Thanks in advance.
What's an "input fuse"?
I may be blowing wind, and I have no experience of this rig,
but a mechanism that comes to mind is this:
the engine slows, the generator volts drop, and the field regulator
boosts the current to hold the output voltage, blowing a field current
fuse.
Brian W
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