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Marathon — Frequency Selection (ME-SE500 Voltage Regulator)

Adjustments

From a Marathon service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Procedure

  1. Initially set the U/Freq adjust fully counter-clockwise.
  2. Run the generator at the desired full-load speed.
  3. Turn the U/Freq adjust slowly clockwise until the U/Freq LED lights.
  4. Turn the U/Freq adjust slowly counter-clockwise until the LED just goes out.
  5. The underfrequency control is now correctly set.

Source: Marathon service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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