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Why generators do not generate electricity 1. Fault phenomenon When the generator set speed reaches the rated speed, the AC exciter stator excitation circuit switch is closed and the voltage regulator is adjusted to the maximum value when the generator speed reaches the rated speed. 2. failure cause The generator core remanence disappears or is too weak, the newly installed unit is disturbed by long-distance transportation or the generator is placed for too long, the generator core remanence disappears or the remanence inductance is weak, which results in the generator remanence voltage vanishing or less than the normal remanence voltage value.

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The wiring diagram on page 22 of this manual is color correct. You should be able to safely use this diagram. It is the best one I have seen. It is best to locate the wires do the resistance checks per the chart on page 9 below and then make your connections. I know I could connect the wires using this diagram no problem.

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See page 9 about red to green and black to orange resistance readings and the 2 pink capacitor stator wires:

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Check for a blown fuse or any loose wires

high idle screw or governer

called hunting. Adjust the air fuel ratio crew until it stabilizes, The tur idle to specs.

your engine is siezed up, a condition often caused by not having adequate oil in the crank case. The problem could be relatively minor or quite serious. the only way to find out is to get it torn apart. if this is outside of your knowledge base then i would call a few mechanics or ask at a few auto parts stores.

You have a simple problem and it has nothing to do with the octane, honda's love better gas, thats all I use in all my equipment and even my 4000 psi pressure washer runs better and cooler with higher more efficient octane, Your problem is in the carb, clean and service it, make sure the air breather is clean (soap and water only if it is a foam unit and do not spray it with any oil) then check for water in the gas by draining the tank into a large clear glass container 1/2 gal at a time. and after all this is done and needs to be done anyway, change the spark plug run the unit and make sure the throttle up solenoid is adjusted properly or even working if this unit is equipped with one. good luck

Check the small relays first, lightly tapping on them wile on may tell you the one that is bad but not all ways , if thats not it,Pull the circuit board and test or have a old tv repairman test the Diode's/resistor's on the board, if you find a bad one and do not know how to read the rating, take a digital close up picture of it and email it to one of many people selling diodes or resistor's on Ebay, buy it , solder it in.

The Porter-Cable CTE 3000 generator uses SAE 10W-30 motor oil.

Usually dependant upon load and RPM of engine.

Possibly water in carburetor fuel bowl. Drain and clean bowl.

You can contact your supplier who supply the generator to you. They know details about their product.

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Hello Karen, suggestion, when you turn off the generator, previously disconnects the electrical load that is feeding and verifies if it continues with the problem It could be in need of maintenance I sent you the link so you can download the user manual I hope you can solve your concern Greetings Franco Dosil Hola Karen, sugerencia, cuando apagues el generador, previamente desconecta la carga electrica que esta alimentando y verifica si sigue con el problema Podria estar necesitando un mantenimiento Te envio el link para que puedas descargar el manual de usuario Espero puedas resolver tu inquietud Saludos Franco Dosil Porter Cable BSV750 Instruction Manual

Check engine speed first. It is likely too fast. If you have an ability to check frequency of output voltage, do so. It should be ~60hz in USA

Overhaul the carb, make sure the float hasn't sunk and see that the brass valve attached to it is sealing completely in it's seat.