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Below is a front view of the genset with the stainless steel cover off.  Note the run-time hour meter has replaced the 12-vdc breaker, and is powered directly from the 12-vdc genset output.  A new automatically resetting 12vdc 8 amp breaker has been installed inside the cover.  Dual banana jacks to provide the 12-vdc output are mounted to the lower right of the L5-30A AC socket.

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Detail views of the electric choke solenoid.  Solenoid was chosen for voltage, current demand, armature pull-in strength, throw distance and size.  I found a new but obsolete AMF/Potter Brumfield solenoid which met the specifications.  The solenoid is attached to a mounting bracket I fabricated to attach to the existing Honda choke lever mounting plate.  Green gasket faces carburetor intake.  All hardware is stainless steel.

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The picture below shows the detail of the thermal cutout fuse (105 deg C) installed in series with the solenoid coil to prevent burnout or overheat if accidentally left energized.

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Closeup image below shows the solenoid and linkage assembly as installed in the EU3000.   The black object in the upper part of photo is the fuel tank.

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View of solenoid and linkage assembly installed in EU3000, before installation of propane carburetor.

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Closeup of solenoid and linkage assembly after installation of propane carburetor.

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Below is the view of the genset remote control mounted inside the Bambi.   It has two switches:  to the right is the main control switch, a 10 amp DPDT (momentary on)-(off)-(momentary on) rocker switch.  To the left is the choke control switch, a (momentary on)-(off) 10 amp rocker switch.   The red light is a 12-vdc LED powered from the 12-vdc output of the genset.  Extra space to the left on the remote control is provided for future genset battery voltmeter.  The remote is connected to the genset via an 8-conductor 16-AWG cable.  This cable is disconnected at the genset with an 8-pin marine grade connector.

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