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  1. K

    mep002a starting throttle position

    Ok hmmm. I started it once and it wasn't generating power. I shut it down and restarted then it was generating again. Flashing is just to restore some magnetism to get everything started generating, correct? There should be residual magnetism if the generator was started previously the same...
  2. K

    mep002a starting throttle position

    Would there be gear crashing if you hit the start switch to flash it after it's already started? Say the genny has just been started but then you notice that it isn't producing power?
  3. K

    mep002a starting throttle position

    Ok - thanks for the quick reply. I'll try lubing the linkage and see what happens. It may be my marginal batteries not giving the solenoid enough voltage too. I have a couple of 35 AH agm batteries that I got for cheap, but they seem to be undersized. Thanks again! Kevin
  4. K

    mep002a starting throttle position

    Hi folks, I have a new to me mep-002a that I'm resurrecting. So far, all that I've had to do is clean the rust and sludge out of the fuel tank and change all filters. It will start and run, but the vernier throttle knob has to be closed for it to get any fuel and start. Is this normal...
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