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Okay, I went back out to the MEP 803a and checked the selector switch behind the panel and it was set on 120/240 one phase. I then checked the panel itself and ensured that the AM-VM transfer switch was set to 1 phase L3-L1 position. I started the unit and checked the frequency meter (60...

When I turned the Voltage Knob all the way to the right, there was no alarm.

Thanks for the reminder DieselAddict. I was able to start the engine and ran it for 5 minutes and everything checked out okay on the panel with the exception of the AC Volts gauge which did not go above 140 volts. I turned the voltage dial but it had little effect on the numbers. I also...

Okay everyone, I followed DieselAddict's lead in regard to the Emergency Stop button. It was pushed in and that's why I had no panel lights or Master Switch activity. Thanks DieselAddict and CT-Mike for your responses. I am now going to try and start the engine. If I can't, "I WILL BE BAAAACK."

I recently acquired a MEP 803a with 363 hours. I changed both fuel filters, ensured the coolant was full, changed the oil and oil filter and recharged the original batteries that came with the unit (Optima Red Tops with 800 CCAs). Both batteries have 12.56 volts each via of a digital volt...

SCSG-G4, Thank you for your response. It now makes sense. I will delicately remove this filter by using whatever I have that will work.

Greetings, I recently acquired an MEP 803a and am in the process of "going through it," I am replacing the primary fuel/water separator and the secondary fuel filters as well as the oil filter. After reviewing the owner's manual and TM there was no reference in regard to the fuel/water...

Glockfan, I believe the copper bar I refrenced was the 90 degree angled bar attached to the bottom of the neutral and ground generator terminal lugs. However, upon further research I believe I found a "vertical" copper bar attached on right-side of the terminal lug plate at the bottom...

That's exactly how it looks like. Thanks!!! [thumbzup]

Got it.

Chris, That's a great explanation. I noticed that your power cord is rather long. Is that because you wanted to reduce the decibles somewhat? ZackMan

Glockfan, Please excuse this question. You mentioned removing the copper bar. What does it look like? Is it the 90 degree angled bar at the bottom of the ground and neutral terminal lugs? ZackMan

Chris, Visualization, for me at least, is always most helpful. This gives me a better understanding that I can share with an electrician. ZackMan :-D

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DieselAddict and Glockfan, Thank you both for your responses, I appreciate it. My presumption, and correct me if I am wrong, is that the single phase connection wiring on the generator would be set up on the power outlet box via the L1, L3, L0 and ground. Is that correct? I may have missed...

Glockfan, I recently acquired an MEP 803a mounted on a trailer for portability. I do plan to use the unit as a home backup in case of a power loss for single phase 120/240. In your case, I noticed that the wiring to the house is permanent in connection. Is there a way for me to just plug one...

Mike, You are most certainly on target in regard to reading the TMs. It is a worthwhile adventure and I now will have a better understanding when I continue to research them. Thanks again!!! Tom

Mike, Thank you for your thorough conveyance of this information. It will be extremely helpful to a novice like me. It is obvious to me, not knowing much about this military equipment, that you are technically proficient with this type of equipment. I have always understood more thoroughly...

Greetings Mike, Pictures of the actual connections from the load bank to the 10kw generator would be great if possible. If not, thanks for sharing the information you provided so far. I just recently acquired an Essex Electro Engineers, Inc. A427 Load Bank (military version) and the NSN is...