Fault Codes/Generac/012981Generac012981UnclassifiedGeneralWhat 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 Codes012982012983012980012984012979015307005349015308005348015349005347015350Browse all Generac fault codes→ASK RUDY ABOUT THIS FAULTGet a diagnosis walkthrough for 012981 on your specific Generac unit — cited to the OEM manual, not a forum guess.TRY IT FREE