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  1. Speddmon

    Mep 002a, 003a automatic starting

    Lee, Flashing the field is just a way of saying you are applying a DC voltage to the field windings of the generator head to start the generating process. And yes, another way to put it would be "polarizing". The generator head is wound similar to a DC motor with a few variations...no...
  2. Speddmon

    Mep 002a, 003a automatic starting

    Chris, Cranking until oil pressure comes up in itself is not really a good idea. You definitely do not want to keep cranking the engine for more than 10 to 12 seconds (15 MAX), or you will be replacing electronic components. If you are in the dead of winter, you could need to crank it several...
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