I have a dewalt dg2900 generator. at normal running speeds the generator is putting out 2volts ac, but if you push the governor linkage over and speed up the motor i can get it to 60 volts. is there any fix to this or is it just wore out.

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It should change with the load, the more load you put on the line the magnetic field increases with the amperage and the gen will produce more output until its rating is reached. This happens especially if it has been sitting a long time.

that doesn't make sense , surely it has a governor how else can the carby rpm be governed , sounds to me like the internal governor thrust counter weight has come out of it's locking plates. if governor arm has been adjust wrong way or moved from it's original position this will happen .

Sounds like the governor is not adjusted right or is broken internally. With the engine off make sure the throttle in the carburetor is full speed and unloosen the bolt that holds the governor arm on the shaft and make sure the shaft is turned the same way the carburetor linkage moves to full speed and tighten the bolt.

Check the carb gaskets,the fuel bowl for dirt and float needle and seat. Bad gasket can cause loos of vacum and dirt can cause the float needle and float to get stuck.

I am not familiar with your peice of equipment but from your description of the fault being Under Frequency it appears that generator governor is out of adjustment or the governor spring has brcome weak or broken and not allowing the engine to run at the correct speed to produce an output frequency within the allowable tolerance. Governor linkage could also be binding and not moving smoothly to respond properly to engine load conditions. Thoroughly check governor and throttle linkage for free and smooth operation and full range of movement.
Another cause could be that the engine is not getting sufficient fuel causing the governor to have the throttle wide open to try to get engine to run at its correctly governed speed but unable to do so because the engine is not developing enough horse power.

make sure unit has oil.some of them have low oil switch which will not let it run or start usually if it has triggered the low oil switch to open you have to reset it manually by pushing it in.also check that you have turned on the fuel .

You need to use a Voltmeter and go right to the Output Terminals on the Generator, Disconnect anything from them, and measure that Open Circuit Voltage. If it is OK there, then the conditioning circuitry AFTER that is faulty. BE CAREFUL.

Okay, I assume that you are referring the economy mode / idle control feature of the generator.

When this is turned on, the engine should run at a slower speed, until a load is detected, then the engine should speed up very quickly. Turning this feature off should result in the engine speeding up quickly as well.

Normally, this is done using a solenoid that is connected to the governor arm. When idle control is requested (run slower), the solenoid engages, and pulls the governor arm in a way so that the throttle is closed. When idle control is disabled (or load detected), then the solenoid sits unpowered, and governor arm is allowed to react normally with its spring tension, and increase engine speed.

Sometimes, a bunch of grit can accumulate in the solenoid body / assembly. Remove the assembly from governor arm, and the generator should run at full speed. After cleaning, replace solenoid, and test. if stil failing, make sure solenoid works by applying 12 volts (usually) to it, to see if it kicks. If it does, look for break in wiring, or at control board.

Good luck.