Do newer generators need to exercise regularly?

2oldman wrote:
My Hondas just need the bowl drained to sit for long periods. I've never exercised them.

If it's electronically excited (inverter) you don't. If it has slip rings and brushes, conventional genny, you do. Reason being is to keep the slip rings from tarnishing and to keep the magnetism alive in the armature.

Think I'd exercise those Honda's anyway. Keep the rice from clogging the mufflers.:p