Motor as a Generator

[Apoch]

Does anyone know how to convert an induction motor to a generator? I've read somewhere that you need to connect in parallel an AC starting capacitor with the motor leads. Is that true?

 

[Phasor]

I think this might answer your question:

https://www.qsl.net/ns8o/Induction_Generator.html

 

[Apoch]

That is where I've read the idea about converting the motor to a generator. So, does anyone here have an experience in doing it?

 

[Russlk]

If your motor has slip rings, giving access to the armature winding, all you have to do is apply DC to the armature and turn it, taking AC off the stator.