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Originally Posted by Kerk
A CUT OUT IS JUST A SET OF POINTS that when the ignition switch is Off they are open, IF THEY STICK CLOSED ANB YOU SHUT IGNITION OFF the AMP gage will get burned out ,! Been there done that 1 A funspot cut out may be a better choice.
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Having the ignition switch on or off has nothing to do with the cut out operation. This is how a cut out works. As engine revs are increased then the generator voltage increases and when it rises slightly above the battery voltage then the cut out contacts close and allow a charge to go through to the battery. When engine revs decrease back close to idle speed then the generator voltage decreases to just below battery voltage which allows the cut out contacts to open and therefore disconnect the generator from the battery. Of course the ignition switch has to be ON to run the engine but is in no way connected directly to the cutout. Regards, Kevin.