Ready To Run; Test 65 - Test Exercise Function - Generac Power Systems 7 kW NG Repair Manual

Section 4.5
Diagnostic Tests
6. Disconnect the J4 connector from the controller.
7. Connect one meter test lead to a clean frame ground and
connect the other meter test lead to J4 Pin 16 (Wire 18).
a. If the VOM indicated a low resistance (.01), check for a
short to ground in the Wire 18 circuit.
b. If the VOM indicated approximately 275K-325k ohms of
resistance proceed to Step 8.
8. Disconnect Wire 18 from the stud connector. Leave the
J4 connector disconnected.
9. Connect one meter test lead to Wire 18 removed from the
stud connector and the other meter test lead to a clean
frame ground, measure and record the resistance.
a. If the VOM indicated CONTINUITY, repair or replace Wire
18 between the stud connector and the J4 connector.
b. If the VOM indicated INFINITY, refer back to the flow
chart.
Procedure: Single Cylinder Engine
1. Set the Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter (VOM) to measure
resistance.
2. Disconnect Wire 18 from the bullet connector (Refer to
Figure 141).
3. Disconnect the J4 connector from the controller.
4. Connect one meter test lead to Wire 18 removed from
the bullet connector (female side) and connect the other
meter test lead to J4 Pin 16 (Wire 18).
a. If the VOM indicated CONTINUITY, repair or replace Wire
18 between the stud connector and the J4 connector.
b. If the VOM indicated INFINITY, refer back to the flow
chart.
TEST 65 – TEST EXERCISE FUNCTION
Discussion
The following parameters must be met in order for the weekly
exercise to occur:
• Exercise Time set in controller and AUTO-OFF-MANUAL
switch set to AUTO
Procedure: 8kW-14kW
Note: Make a record of the date and time the generator is
set to exercise.
1. Record the current date and time of the unit.
2. Press the "ESC" key until the main menu is displayed.
3. Press the right arrow key until "EDIT" starts to flash.
4. Press "Enter".
5. Press the right arrow key until "EXERCISE TIME/DAY" is
displayed.
6. Press "Enter".
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7. Adjust exercise time to 5 minutes ahead of the date and
time noted in Step 1.
8. Press "ESC" until "READY TO RUN" is displayed. The
AUTO-OFF-MANUAL switch must be in AUTO for the unit
to exercise.
9. Watch the generator display and note the time. When the
date and time reaches the time that was programmed for
exercise, the unit will display "Running in Exercise" if the
exercise feature is working properly.

READY TO RUN

1 2 / 1 0 / 0 8 0 9 : 3 0 M o n
Figure 153. The Date and Time, and Main Menu Screens
EXERCISE TIME
1 2 / 1 0 / 0 8 0 9 : 3 0 M o n
Figure 154. The Date and Time, and Main Menu Screens
Procedure: 17kW-20kW
1. Set the AUTO-OFF-MANUAL switch to the MANUAL
position.
2. Press the "ESC" key until the main menu is displayed.
ENGINE/DC CONTROL
DATE AND TIME
MAIN
MENU
EDIT
DATE AND TIME
MAIN
MENU
EDIT