You're welcome. Hope it helps. Try 3 seconds and go from there. Your pushing start after it's running may be the best work around for you. If it's still inconsistent, install the kit for a permanent fix. You weren't doing it wrong, I was doing th...
The exciter current is only applied when the start button is pushed. When cold you probably have to hold it longer to start and the current has a chance to build the field for power generation. When warm the engine starts quickly, you release the b...
I also have a generac. Sometimes when started it would power up and others not. Installed an exciter kit and now it comes up every time. The standard exciter circuit only applies power to the field when cranking the starter. The kit makes it apply...
I also had 5 to 7 volts AC at the transfer switch but that is not what provides the exciter current. Normally not much exciter current is needed as a residual magnetic field provides enough induced current but sometimes it loses some of the residual ...
I had the same problem on my QP65 and it turns out the field boost current is only applied while the start button is pushed. You can try holding the button a little longer when starting to let the current build or install a field boost kit (0H07850SR...
