honda generetor help

[bigredgrizzly]

i have a honda generator eb2200x. it runs ok but does not put out any ac power. does anybody haver any ideas or a repair manual for this? thanks

 

[fxrider]

Is there a Reset button or a Fuse somewhere?

 

[AandPDan]

Here's a link for the manual. It's probably not much help, just says to check the ac circuit breaker.

http://ubermanuals.com/product/honda-eb2200x-13349

You may need to "flash" the field.

 

[Donald]

Some generators have brushes and some do not. Measure the output with an AC voltmeter, maybe its a low voltage rather than no voltage. Is it running what sounds like 3600 RPM? Most run at that speed. Does it have a switch to allow it to idle at no load?
As other have said a reset circuit breaker?

 

[Quest]

If it's the brush type (I bet it is), then the rotor coil may need to be re-energised after prolonged storage.

Perform all the usual continuity checks (to ensure all the coils, breakers, etc. are measured fine and no opens/shorts) and then re-energise the coil with a 6V lantern battery.

Doesn't take much: just touch it for a few secs and then start spinning and see if you get 120AC output.

Q.

 

[bigredgrizzly]

it does have a switch to allow it to idle at no load. i have not had a chance to check anything yet.i will check everything tomorrow and post what i find here.thanks for the help.

 

[bigredgrizzly]

ok,i checked the switches and breakers and they are good.i checked the brushes and they are good. what and how should i check next? thanks

 

[tig1]

You gen has lost it's residual magnetisum. You can't see that. Your manual should tell you how to fix this problem.

 

[bigredgrizzly]

i tried reenergizing it but that did not work. if i check at the brushes with it running what should i be checking for and what would the specs be,if that is a test at all.

 

[user52165]

Good source - hope it is not the coil or rotor. Probably worthwhile to order the service manual:

http://www.planopower.com/store/honda/eb2200x.php

Did you check the easy stuff like wiring to outlet and outlet itself? Happened to me one time.

Also, diodes can fail.