Coleman Powermate generator (help please)

He say's the engine runs.

Of course the guy said it doesn't generate, and someone has apparently started to dissasemble it.

I figure I'll re-attach the wires and tighten the bolts that are loosened, and see if some form of winding excitement (an ac/dc brush drill motor spun by hand) lights it up.

But beyond that, what are the most common failure items with these units?

And where can I find a parts list breakdown or other free manuals online?

Who is the best source for parts?

Model# PMA 525500.01

Apparently it has brushes on the end section.

Like I said it was halfway started to get torn down by who knows who. So I'll try getting it back together and give it a try.

It was raing coming home so it's all wet right now. I covered the gas cap but I doubt they did so water in gas might be an issue before I even get to test it.

I feel it might be best to dry it off/out too rather then get all electrocuted.

How did you excite it with 12V.

I've heard that a drill motor plugged in and spun will backfeed enough to wake it up if that's all it is.

I can't even find a parts breakdown on the web. But I haven't tried REAL!! hard yet.

I see lots of small parts lited though at various websites.

Now just going by memory so please don’t hold me to this, because I only read this in her manual. Attach the black wire of the extension cord to the + positive side of the brush, and the white wire of the extension cord to the – negative side of the brush, again just going by memory!