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    831a with no power to the lugs.

    If am understanding you and understanding the print. After setting up conditions and based on the last time i did this test : K12-12 was 0 volts K12-14 was 23.4 volts and so on..... I will do the whole test again tomorrow after adding enough fuel to clear the No fuel interrupt again and post...
  2. J

    831a with no power to the lugs.

    got it thanks so much again
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    831a with no power to the lugs.

    well i guess the word wrap kinda jacked up my chart like layout after i hit save but maybe it make sense ? arrrr !
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    831a with no power to the lugs.

    Thanks so much although i don't see the email yet. Just an email with a snapshot of the thread and your comment. Checked my spam etc. did not see it. ? Went back over a few things: K12 light on while running, if i move the switch back to start the light goes out and the engine revs. up when i...
  5. J

    MEP 831A Fix-up Thread

    Great thread guys. Learning a lot. Still trying to get over my first hurtle. Hope I don't have as many as this waiting ahead. Looks like i will be ordering the new gov. controller. i too order another "light" for the circuit interupter that i thought was broken and it came with no bulb as...
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    831a with no power to the lugs.

    as for my on going problem... i have been reading the manual online and looking at other threads for clues and general knowledge. the manual is great and lots to cover. one problem i am having is how to reproduce printed wiring diagrams at a resolution that i can read. having trouble reading...
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    831a with no power to the lugs.

    so the problems are related...good to know. i was reluctant at first to include the no shutdown issue so as to not confuse the troubleshooting flow. great info. awesome site. picked up another gen set today (5KW) but it will be a week or so before i can delve back into this. reading on...
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    831a with no power to the lugs.

    no fault lights . battery start. 2 12 volts in series. not sure it is time to add this in but the unit will not shutdown unless i unload the compression and the emergency stop does not shut it down either. perhaps one problem at a time :) still encouraged by the fact it is generating power...
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    831a with no power to the lugs.

    up and running k15 red light on, K12 green light on, K14 no light on. WIth S5 in closed position. K12-12 0 Volts K12-4 23.4 Volts K15-12 did not try to test it because it was hard to get to with my leads and i didnt want to cross something up. K15-8 23.5 Volts S7-8 27 Volts S5-5 27 Volts S5-6...
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    831a with no power to the lugs.

    Thanks Guyfang, So this K15 relay is ~ $15. Anyone else want to weigh in on if this is the a likely suspect ? I guess it does not hurt to have spare if it not the problem child. Am i correct in thinking you should feel the relay switching if you touch it while operating the interrupt...
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    831a with no power to the lugs.

    120 voltage output on dial. power on conv. plugs. no power to the lugs. no indication light bulb is good. new S5 switch. no power on lugs and no light even if holding S5 in closed postion. Under troubleshoot guide it has a section for Circuit interrupter will not close. test a: is Relay k12...
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    831a with no power to the lugs.

    No power at lugs. Conv outlets work. No light on DS6 when actuating new S5 switch. Bulb is good. Reading up on manual. 🙃
  13. J

    831a with no power to the lugs.

    now i see the gen set i am getting next week is an 802a so all is not lost.
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    831a with no power to the lugs.

    i also wasted lots of time, paper and ink printing the wron manual
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