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Changing out the inverter for a different used one gave me a little improvement, but it did not cure my trouble. The machine does not want to run in damp weather, even if it has been covered. Starts fine, then after three seconds the Internal Short light comes on and it dies. Now it will keep...

I'm still having wet weather issues with my MEP 831A, but the situation is much improved since I installed a different inverter which was provided by the guy who sold me the generator. I'm to the point where I can use it, and I need to. This machine will power a harness, tack, and general...

Thanks for the uploaded manual. I'm reading it now. Wish I had had this from the beginning. Jim

The fellow I bought the gen set from sent me a different inverter, and I finally got it installed yesterday. Generator did fine then, but it was dry. We had rain overnight, and now I'm having trouble again. I no longer have the "run a few seconds and stop" syndrome, but it's not making usable...

Can the inverter be repaired?

It does still shut down on Battle Short.

Thanks, Dewie38. Now I'm more confused than ever. Hopefully the relay I have coming is the AC relay. Would that relay have a constant light inside that I might have mistaken for an arc? Jim

No load. This problem is in the generator. Thanks.

I have a replacement relay being shipped. One of the three behind the control panel (the right one) appeared to have an internal arc when I checked the machine in the dark. I've not had time to swap relays and see if that makes a difference. The replacement should be here Monday or Tuesday. I'll...

Hey Guyfang, Not only am I not laughing, I am deeply grateful. That is exactly the kind of info I was hoping to find here. I'll be working on that as soon as I get home. All the best, Jim

I am brand new to this forum. I bought an MEP 831A about a month ago. Less than 30 hours showing. Solved the battery issue with a stacked pair of garden tractor batteries and fixed a couple of minor wiring issues. This machine works great when the weather is dry. When it's wet—even misty—it...