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Why does my generator not produce enough energy automatically only manually?

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Does your generator auto start / auto step generator? If not, only can start it manually and shut down manually. If it can't produce the enough electricity, you need to check whether your generator power you bought doesn't reach the rated power. Another way, check your load, whether it runs under full load or 75% or 50% load? Diesel Generator Professional Manufacturer: https://www.dieselgeneratortech.com/

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