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When I start my MEP-003A, the voltmeter always initially shows in the green for 10 - 15 seconds and then falls down into the yellow. It then slowly creeps back up into the green as the batteries are charged over a period of time. I don't know if this is normal or not, but my charging system...

You are correct - it is difficult for me to go to operating speed directly with a cold engine! I need to get over it. Thanks again.

Speddmon, Thanks for the information. You are indeed a wealth of information on these GenSets. I'm also guilty of idling my MEP-003A for a couple of minutes prior to taking it to operational RPMS. I'll definitely stop letting it idle and start bringing it up to speed immediately. I have had...

Speddmon, I have drifted off-topic, but I am going to show my ignorance and ask how the VR could be damaged by holding the start position longer than 10 seconds. Not that I doubt you - you are the resident expert on the MEP-003A GenSets and have been very helpful. I thought that holding the...

I have an MEP-003A GenSet, trailer mounted. The coldest I have started it was at 17 deg F. I heated it for about 30 seconds and held the starter for about 15 seconds. It started as easily as in warm weather although there was a lot of white smoke for the first 30 seconds or so of running.