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Overload protection is built into the unit. If you overload the hardwired connections, it’ll drop the load and shut down. If you overload the convenience outlet, it’ll trip an internal breaker.

I figured it was that easy, but they talk up the magnet setting enough that I was questioning it's simplicity. Back when I bought the unit somebody had messed with the governor screws and with the new controller I couldn't find the sweet spot where the controller had enough strength to lift the...

The picture I posted shows the setup. You'll need the following: 3' 12-4 SOOW cable. Make the cable longer to put the outlet where needed. (1) 3/4" strain relief sized for above cable (1) double gang exterior box (2) GFI outlets (1) double gang exterior in use cover (4) 1/4" x 1" bolts, lock...

Dewie, I replaced my controller and now need to reset the magnet so the gap can be properly set. By chance, did you ever find the magnet adjustment procedure?

Do go through the procedure and follow every step. You will need to repeat the process several times because later setting will throw the earlier ones off. This will take several hours so be patient. For mine, I ultimately had to adjust the target magnet. It's a very finicky setting and just...

On occasion my magnet still gets out of adjustment. It's an exceptionally fine line where the unit won't surge and the magnet has enough pull to shut the engine down. Even tightening the nut is enough to throw the adjustment off. If it's only an occasional problem, the easy solution is to...

The TM assumes the adjustment of the target magnet is beyond the capabilities of the field mechanic. Based on what the mechanic had done to my engine, I doubt he was qualified to wash windows.

You will need to go through the adjustment sequence several times as later adjustments will throw the early one off. The gap is referring to the space between the target and the magnet.

Yea, that outlet is only good for 1000 watts. Try testing it with something else. If it still trips, disconnect the wires to the outlet. If it holds, then the outlet is bad. Connecting to the main terminals is super easy. Just follow the diagram.

Grab a three prong plug in electrical tester from a big box store. You'll need one which has a button to test the GFI. Plug it in and see if it holds and then trips when you push the button . If it doesn't, the GFI is probably bad.

Try Dan at oldsurvivor39 at aol dot com. 352-two three one-0733 I've bought from him several times now with good results.

There are two floats. One for the fuel gauge and one for the light. The fuel gauge has several small screws holding it in and the light is simply a round switch. Although others say that you should never need to adjust the magnet, I was never able to get mine to shut down without adjusting...

It's easy to isolate the Gfi by disconnecting and then taping off the hot wire. With the door open I'm pretty sure the overload light will be on.

I store my generator at my cabin up north in a garage. The floor doesn't have plastic under the gravel so it's a slightly damp in there. I've also noticed that if the generator sits out over night in the rain it will get a bit damp inside. Not wet, just a little damp. Well, the overload...

I've found that if you flip the voltage selector switch open and then run the unit for 1/2 hour that it's enough heat to dry the moisture out. Shut the unit down before closing the cover. My unit seems to pretty sensitive to moisture and I need to do this fairly frequently.

There is a guy on Ebay right now that is selling some MEP-831a parts. I've contacted him and he's been very helpful and friendly. Gave me a quote for a few parts and they should be here in a few days. I know from talking to the guy that he has several parts units so I'd suggest trying to...

I have a suggestion for you, but it's a bit radical. I finally gave up on my shut down problem and adjusted the magnet. What I found was that my magnet wasn't tight. I'm not sure if the guy who was trying to wreck my unit loosened the magnet or it was loose from the factory, but it certainly...

What's the length so I can check mine?

I suspect it's a stability issue. It helps to have a second person to help with the adjustment procedure. Have a pen and pad of paper handy. After making adjustments, go back over the numbers again because subsequent adjustments will throw the initial values off. Be careful to not skip any...

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