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1wonton · 06-01-2016, 03:12 PM

Will the generator be damaged if I disconnect it from the battery while the engine is running?

Bob C · 06-01-2016, 03:18 PM

Most likely if you are just running a cutout.

Bob

Tom Wesenberg · 06-01-2016, 03:26 PM

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Yes it will because the voltage can jump to 40 volts and overheat the windings. If you ground out the generator output stud, then you can safely run it without being connected to the battery.

06-01-2016, 03:12 PM	#1
1wonton BANNED Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vallejo, Ca Posts: 125	Generator Will the generator be damaged if I disconnect it from the battery while the engine is running?

06-01-2016, 03:18 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,358	Re: Generator Most likely if you are just running a cutout. Bob

06-01-2016, 03:26 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Generator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes it will because the voltage can jump to 40 volts and overheat the windings. If you ground out the generator output stud, then you can safely run it without being connected to the battery.