Generac

INSPECT BATTERY

UnclassifiedElectrical

What This Code Means

Choke solenoid does not close during low speed exercise; Controller powers down when the 7.5 amp fuse is removed; Negative DC amperage draw on the battery

Possible Causes

  • •Battery inspection required
  • •Battery maintenance interval reached (e.g., 200 Run Hours or scheduled maintenance date)
  • •Controller is not receiving 120 VAC (60 Hz) or 240 VAC (50 Hz) input
  • •Faulty controller
  • •Generator believes there is a power outage
  • •Utility voltage is not present

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Access the Maintenance Log (Maint. Log) menu and select 'Battery Maintained' or 'Maintenance Reset' to reset the status
  2. 2Check screen for additional information
  3. 3Check the screen for additional information
  4. 4Confirm that utility voltage is present
  5. 5Hit ENTER to clear
  6. 6Inspect Battery
  7. 7Inspect battery
  8. 8Inspect the battery and perform required maintenance
  9. 9Press ENTER to clear
  10. 10Refer to Test 53 – Check Choke Solenoid (Nexus Only)
  11. 11Refer to the flow chart (Test 79)
  12. 12Replace the controller

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