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Originally Posted by Pete'sMH
I understood he reason for running the generator regularly is to prevent rusting of the generator windings - it’s not an engine thing it’s a generator thing. I do it as I have no reason to doubt this. If it’s not true I wouldn’t probably fret with running it. My generator currently has only about 50 hours and at least 40 of them are “maintenance “ hours!
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I just completed my third season with my Miramar and have about 400 hours on the generator.
I don't know why it would rust from sitting. I would think running it and shutting it off may cause moisture to develop, especially in the cold.
Anyway, I guess I'll find out.