Billy2642
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welp,!scratch that idea then. I have 3 generators that I'm having issues with. First is the one I started this thread about: 2001 MEP-805b that isn't producing any herts or voltage, then I have a MEP-806a that is producing 60 hertz but only about 55 volts and then I have a 1995 MEP-805a that will only produce 54 hertz and 50 volts.That is what the "field flash" feature does as part of the unit starting up. When you hold the main switch in the "start" position that flashes the field to magnetize the alternator.
If you have a unit that makes power when starting but doesn't make power when you release the start switch its the field flash circuit that is causing the unit to make power while starting.
What you are describing would only be necessary for a self excited alternator like what you buy from your big box home store. These aint those (I'm southern).