Generator battery repeatedly goes dead between exercise cycles or outages

Safety first: Disable auto-start before working on the battery or charger. Use eye protection.

• Test charger output: With AC power available, measure voltage at the battery. It should be at float level (around 13.2–13.6 V for 12 V systems). If not, troubleshoot or replace the charger.
• Check for parasitic loads: With the generator off, measure current draw from the battery. Identify and remove any non-essential loads.
• Battery condition: Load-test the battery. Replace if it fails or is older than the recommended service life.
• Secure connections: Clean and tighten all battery terminals and ground points.