Hey everyone! Lots of great info. I picked up my mep 002a with 41 hours on it. It look brand new, so I don't want to muck things up. I ordered spin on kits for both the oil and fuel systems, with new filters. Mine came with the batteries, they also looked new and were date stamped Dec. 2011. They were dead, but after four days on a 2 amp charger they are back. The gas tank had what looked like carmel pudding in the bottom and spot rust through out. I sucked all of the debris out and degreased it with brake cleaner. I then filled the tank to the brim with white vinegar and let it sit for a day. The tank looks brand new inside! Enough about me. I have been reading the TMs. I think I understand the start procedure. What do I do with the speed control. Is the generator live, or does it go live when I flip the breakers? Basically, I have been reading as much about this 002a, there must be a combined knowledge pool on this site to rival any Apollo launch. Could somebody just put together a check list, I like lists. One more thing. My fuel tank gas cap seal is broken. I ordered another, but was hoping to start this thing this weekend. Will a broken seal affect prime? Thanks in advance!