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Generac — CHECKING AUTOMATIC OPERATION

A Generac service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

  1. Set generator’s main circuit breaker to its OFF (or OPEN) posi-
  2. Check that the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is set to OFF.
  3. Turn OFF the utility power supply to the transfer switch, using
  4. Manually set the transfer switch to the UTILITY position, i.e.,
  5. Turn ON the utility power supply to the transfer switch,
  6. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its ON (or CLOSED)
  7. Set the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to AUTO. The system is
  8. Turn OFF the utility power supply to the transfer switch.

Tools required

  • means provided
  • the means provided
  • the generator running

Source: manual:0H8358.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.