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  1. dirtyfingernails

    MEP 003a would trip dc circuit breaker when attempting to start

    Got it. I will try to give her a test run tomorrow afternoon and follow your instructions. I've had the unit for a couple years now and it never did this before. I only test run it once every 3 months for about 30 minutes. Thanks again!
  2. dirtyfingernails

    MEP 003a would trip dc circuit breaker when attempting to start

    Speddmon, Thank you sir. I probably was at or near idle when I attempted to flash...remember that was my SOP for starting the unit. I will see what happens on the next test run in 3 months and then adjust the lock-out switch as suggested. By the way, oil pressure built within seconds with...
  3. dirtyfingernails

    MEP 003a would trip dc circuit breaker when attempting to start

    Speddmon, Thanks. I looked my paper copy of the manual (-12) and read it again thoroughly. I still couldn't find where it says not to idle it. My version is dated 1977. I won't do that anymore! As far as moving the selector back to start while running, I tried that the first time and it...
  4. dirtyfingernails

    MEP 003a would trip dc circuit breaker when attempting to start

    That is...sharpest tack in the box...told ya!
  5. dirtyfingernails

    MEP 003a would trip dc circuit breaker when attempting to start

    Doghead, You're absolutely right. I have the TMs, just never remember seeing that. I'm not the smartest tack in the box--as they say. I will look again. You learn every day!
  6. dirtyfingernails

    MEP 003a would trip dc circuit breaker when attempting to start

    Speddmon et al., Don't want to hijack the thread, but I was unaware not to idle the unit. I've been starting mine with the throttle all the way in (idle), then bringing it up to 60 Hz. Then I drop it back to idle and shut it down. Please school me here, what is correct? Also, on my test run...
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