a) If the ammeter stays at 0, the trouble is in the chassis. Check the generator cable, collector arms and radio condenser. A local garage or radio shop can test the condenser for you.

b) If the ammeter still shows discharge, the trouble may be in the main stem or the leads to the instrument panel. Proceed as follows:

5) Disconnect positive wire from the insulated terminal at the main stem, and bend it so it hangs free. Again "jumper" the relay.

a) If the ammeter stays at 0, the trouble is in the main stem.

b) If the ammeter still shows discharge, the trouble is probably in the wiring between instrument panel and main stem, or in instrument panel. Proceed as follows:

6) Disconnect positive generator lead from the "Gen +" terminal at instrument panel and again jumper the relay.

a) If ammeter stays at 0, the trouble is in the wires from instrument panel to the tower.

b) If the ammeter still shows discharge, the positive terminal of the instrument panel is grounded.

Our Service Department

These power plants are of all steel construction and are designed to give many years of satisfactory service. It is unlikely that you will have any trouble with your charger, but if you do, please remember that we maintain a modern service department and a group of efficient engineers and specialists.

When writing, please give us the complete description of your charger, stating whether Model 206 or 212 and give the serial number stamped on the generator number plate. Please tell us also how the machine behaves and what you think the trouble is. Give us the distance from any obstruction, height above all obstructions within 300 feet, size and length of wire from tower to battery and any other information you feel will help us to find your trouble.