Generator battery question

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Generator battery question

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After the generator is cranked and running, will it continue to run if disconnected from it's starting battery? thanks in advance.
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Re: Generator battery question

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It should, but I never tried it. Or had a reason to?
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Re: Generator battery question

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Just like the mains alternator without a load you could blow the diodes in the 12V charging circuit.
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