 A sure sign of the cutout relay staying closed is the amp meter discharging about 15 to 20 amps when the engine is not running. Belive me, I know. If you don't have an amp meter, pull the fan belt and watch to see if the generator spins on its own. By the way, I had a cutout that would stay closed (see amp meter discharge above) but a solid TAP on the case would cause it to open. I Hate Cutout Relays. I had a period of time where I tried three, all of which never charged the battery. I took the advice of someone on this board and pursued a voltage regulator replacement (thats right, voltage regulator) for my 2N. Follow the link below. I installed this gizmo back in May of this year and haven't had to charge the battery since. I use the 2N evey week to cut about 4 acres of grass and no problems. The battery stays fresh and engine cranking is strong. I highly recomend this product. Good Luck - Ed
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