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I wouldn't bother disconnecting the wiring. I would go ahead and replace the starter and try to start the engine. A good starter should have no problems starting the engine. I know you said you read the TMs so you probably already know that you need to keep holding the starter switch in the...
The TM for the MEP-003A doesn't mention that you shouldn't idle the genset, but I believe the MEP-002A manual does. However, idleing the MEP-003A will definitely damage the VR.