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  1. DieselBob

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    Generally you don't want to run a diesel for extended periods with no load. It causes a condition called wet stacking and will cause accelerated wear and carbon build up. That being said the air cooled engines on the MEP-002 and 003 are not as prone to this because even the no load cylinder temp...
  2. DieselBob

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    That is correct. I will open the circuit breaker on my 003 and just let it run at the set 60Hz speed for about 5 minutes before shut down after I have been running with a load on it. You should set the speed control for 60Hz and if all is working correctly you really don't need to touch it again.
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