How do I test the AVR on my Rigid 8000 Watt generator

SOURCE: High voltage low cycles

I worked at a tool rental center while going to college and learned how to service generators. Most appliances/tools require 50 to 60 cycles at 110 to 120 v. Your engine was designed to give maximum horsepower at 3600 rpm. Adjust the engine speed to produce 60 cycles and the engine should be at 3600 rpm and producing around 120v max. (Some special generators were designed to produce 230v 180 cycles, check manual) If your generator incorporates capacitors check them for at least 95% of printed uf value. They should be removed from circuit for testing. If there are two caps and one is weak make sure the new cap reads close to value of remaining cap. Finally there is usually a voltage regulator that varies the power to the armature magnet trying to maintain steady voltage depending on amp draw and engine condition. This regulator has no adjustment and is pass or fail type of item. Good luck, enjoy

SOURCE: use a 7500 watt transfer switch with a 8000 watt

There is no problem to use it if the load to be transferred is under 7500 W.

Even a load of 8000 W may be handled for a short time, but if the protection of the switch is adjusted at 7500 W (the respective current), it may drop after some time.

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• Posted on Feb 19, 2011

SOURCE: I need a manuel or

See this webpage for manual:

http://www.hammerwall.com/Manuals/Troy-Bilt/Description/030247-0/Troy-Bilt%20Portable%20Generator%20Operators%20Manual/030247_0esCw/

SOURCE: generator 8000 watt. We started it up two weeks

Check your voltage regulator and field output. Check a wiring schematic.

SOURCE: Troy Bilt 8000 watt generator is not puting out full 120 Volts after converting to run on propane.

if the rpm's are not right the voltage regulator can't put out more than its putting out