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This model does have an alternator mounted on the left (driver's) side.

https://www.forneyind.com/site/PDPs/PDPs/D-1006E-to-D-1062E-Engine-Driven-Generators.pdf This may be a ~ 100 yr old engine. Go down...

Check the voltage at the battery terminals while running above idle. It should be as I described above. If not we will explore further.

Ok. What am I testing? Where do I test it at? When do I test it (ingition switch off, on, run, etc.)? That's why I asked for some...

I put the new battery in and spent about a week finishing up the wiring and installing the new ignition switch. So even with the new...

We have a local alternator repair shop I could take it to to get checked out. I may try that!

If it has an alternator sounds like it may have a diode out on the alternator.

Did you ever find a choke cable? I have the same model and I cant find a short one that will work. I dont even know what its supposed to...

I have an older Ditch Witch J20 equipped with a 2 cylinder Wisconsin TJD 18HP air cooled engine that I bought at an equipment auction...