Actually, without a load being connected, this voltage is within specifications. As you connect loads, the engine slows down, voltage will drop as well.
If your meter has the ability, the frequency of the generator with no load plugged in should be 65 or so (preferably 63, but hard to keep it there with mechanical governor).
If you do find that your voltage is too high, with a load plugged in, you are able to reduce it slightly by adjusting the governor ever so slightly towards a lower RPM. 60 RPM = 1 Hz, and a few volts difference.
The best way to adjust your generator is to plug in a load that is half the rated wattage of the generator. Then make your adjustments, keep the frequency just a hair above 60 so that additional loads won't cause it to drop too far.
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Actually, without a load being connected, this voltage is within specifications. As you connect loads, the engine slows down, voltage will drop as well.
If your meter has the ability, the frequency of the generator with no load plugged in should be 65 or so (preferably 63, but hard to keep it there with mechanical governor).
If you do find that your voltage is too high, with a load plugged in, you are able to reduce it slightly by adjusting the governor ever so slightly towards a lower RPM. 60 RPM = 1 Hz, and a few volts difference.
The best way to adjust your generator is to plug in a load that is half the rated wattage of the generator. Then make your adjustments, keep the frequency just a hair above 60 so that additional loads won't cause it to drop too far.