MEP 831a dies when slave cable is removed

[two.fiveM35]

My MEP 831a has a dead battery so I started it with the slave cable but it dies when the cable is disconnected. Any ideas on why? I tried to pull started it but no success. Runs fine when the cable is connected, proper voltages everywhere

 

[Dwnorton1]

Without 24vdc for fuel pump generator will not likely stay running. They will run without controls as long as magnet is released from target on electronic governor.

 

[AfghanVeteran2010]

Have you disconnected the dead battery?

 

[two.fiveM35]

Have you disconnected the dead battery?

I have not. There still is enough life in there to activate the relay for the glow plug but not to do anything else

 

[Bmxenbrett]

Change your batterys

 

[Dwnorton1]

AV10 is correct. Battery may be more than just dead. May be using all the voltage your charging circuits provide. Mine actually has plastic terminals that you can attach battery connection to so they don't short.

 

[Dewie38]

set should run with no battery off of the battery charger

 

[two.fiveM35]

set should run with no battery off of the battery charger

ill try it tomorrow if the rain stops and see if I can start it with the battery disconnected. I will probably try and get 2 motorcycle batteries and install them. Hope the changing the battery cable ends aren't to difficult

 

[Guyfang]

set should run with no battery off of the battery charger

as long as the charging system works. That might also have something to do with the battery condition.

 

[DieselAddict]

The charger doesn't make a lot of power. The dead battery could be dragging it down. Disconnect the battery. You should have an insulated post in there to secure the positive side. See if you can pull start it.

I'm at home this weekend and managed to run all the generators here. Including the 831. It made me very happy to hear them all humming along. Also got to hear my former 003 run today too. Its been a wonderful trip home.

 

[dav5]

Home is where the heart is.

 

[Guyfang]

Kick back, sip a beer and relax. The work starts in the morning!