Exercise Fault
Generac Automatic exercise cycle failure

Controller logs 'Exercise Not Completed' or 'Exercise Fault'; weekly exercise test does not run or aborts.

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Possible Causes

Incorrect exercise time setting, Low battery preventing crank, Active alarm preventing start, Faulty controller scheduling function

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Ensure the generator is safe to run before forcing a manual exercise.

  • Check active alarms: Clear any existing alarms (Low Battery, Low Oil, etc.) that may block exercise.
  • Verify schedule: Enter the controller menu and confirm the exercise day and time are set correctly and that exercise mode is enabled.
  • Test manual start: Place the unit in MANUAL and start it. If it fails to start, troubleshoot starting issues (battery, fuel, ignition) before addressing scheduling.
  • Controller replacement: If manual start works but the unit never exercises on schedule, the controller's internal clock or scheduling function may be faulty. Replace the controller if reprogramming does not resolve the issue.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Generator Control Board
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