I have a Craftsman 4200 generator and it quit generating. Anyone have any experience with these gene

This generator starts on the first pull and runs like a top but no power is generated.

I have a Craftsman 4200 generator and it quit generating. Anyone have any experience with these generators?stars myspace

The generator field may have lost its residual magnetism if it has been unused for an extended period of time.

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If the engine is working fine, but there is no output voltage try this trick. It may work on standard alternator type generators, but not on those which use an inverter. It worked for me in the past, but try at your own risk. First check to ensure that all circuit breakers and fuses are ok. Shut off the engine and remove any cords from the generator. Plug in a cord with bare wires on the other end to one of the 120VAC outlets. Connect one end of the cord to a car battery. Very quickly touch the other wire to the other battery terminal. Do not leave it there longer than to create a few sparks or you may destroy the windings. If the residual magnetism in the alternator had weakened, this may be enough to get it started again.

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sounds like the fuse went on the genarator side of the genarator . shoudl be easy to find there should be a test button kinda like a ground fault marking its place pull the fuse out take it in buy a new one
It is possible that one of the circuit breakers is open on the generator. Try resetting the breaker that is located on the control panel of the unit.