I am using a Hobart 10,000 watt welder/generator powered by a Kohler engine. The engine cranks and runs well. It will not idle but runs at the loaded speed constantly. This apparently is either the cause of the problem or the result of the problem. This welder stands idle for long periods as I use this as an emergency generator only. I do not know if the welder terminals are supplied with power or not. None of the auxillary plug ins are supplied with power. I have checked the fuse and the breakers - they are okay. I bought this machine in Dec. 1999 and I have used it only three times since then. It always worked fine until now.
Sounds like either something is shorted out or the governor is stuck. Check the governor linkage to start with and make sure it is free. Then check the push in breakers for the outlets to see if they are popped. If not the brushes or the armature could be stuck or corroded.
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