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Generator Inspection

  1. Inspect the battery condition.
  2. Inspect condition of battery cable and terminals, battery posts, connections at engine block, starter solenoid and relay.
  3. Inspect all fuses in both the engine compartment fuse/relay box and the passenger compartment fuse box.
  4. Inspect the generator mounting bolts for tightness.
  5. Inspect the generator drive belt condition and tension.
  6. Inspect connections at generator field, battery output and ground terminals. Check ground connection at engine.