Fault Codes/Generac/012980Generac012980UnclassifiedGeneralWhat This Code MeansRun in manual only; Configuration not loaded; Incorrect date/time displayed; Parameter group not setPossible Causes•Activation not completed•USB not used for configuration loading•Date/Time not set•Parameter group not configuredSuggested Actions1Press ENTER to activate2Press ESC to run in manual only3Load Config from USB4Set Date:/Set Time:5Set Parameter GroupRelated Generac Fault Codes012981012982012979012983005349012984005348015307005347015308005346015349Browse all Generac fault codes→ASK RUDY ABOUT THIS FAULTGet a diagnosis walkthrough for 012980 on your specific Generac unit — cited to the OEM manual, not a forum guess.TRY IT FREE