Generac 8kW Air-Cooled — Reset Exercise Timer
Maintenance · CMA circuit board
For the Generac 8kW Air-Cooled, from the Generac service manual.
Applies to: Generac V-Twin engine
Before you start
- THE GENERATOR WILL CRANK AND START WHEN THE SET EXERCISE SWITCH IS ACTUATED.
Procedure
- Set generator auto-off-manual switch to OFF.
- Check transfer switch main contacts are at UTILITY position.
- Check utility source voltage available to terminal lugs N1/N2.
- Set auto-off-manual switch to AUTO.
- Locate SET EXERCISE switch on CMA circuit board.
- Push SET EXERCISE switch in and hold for about 15 seconds.
- Engine should crank, start, run about 20 minutes, then shut down.
- Every 7 days thereafter generator should start and exercise.
Specs & values
- 15 seconds
- 20 minutes
- 7 days
Source: Generac 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.