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Default Honda 50 (OB) charging capabilities...

I'm curious : is the charging mechanism of this motor considered an
alternator (would it indeed be damaged switching batteries) ? I think the
Honda 15 I had, which actually had a higher amperage than the 50, just had
what I thought were magnets in the flywheel. At least there was no
alternator that i would recognise.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On 7 Sep 2006 09:07:04 -0700, wrote:

When motoring with the Honda is it okay to use the "or all"
mode to charge the aformentioned batteries... or would it put
a strain on it's alternator.


No problem, the alternator is self limited. It's not a good idea to
operate the switch with the engine running however, because *that* can
cause alternator damage.