If your home standby is displaying this error code, resetting the controller and restarting your unit may do the trick. If your unit does not start after two automatic attempts, there is an issue. Make sure the gas to your generator is turned on. If the handle is lined up with the pipe, your gas is on.
What does a red light mean on a Generac generator?
The red light on the side of a Generac unit means that for whatever reason, the unit is NOT going to run during an outage... In your case, it was simply because the unit was off, but regardless, it would not have have run and was trying to signal that.2019-10-03
Why is my Generac generator not starting?
If your portable generator won't start, there are several steps you can take to get your unit running again. First, check the fuel level and add some if needed. Next, set the valve properly. Check and fill the oil as needed, and check the spark plug connection.
How do you clear a Generac generator alarm?
If the unit was running and shuts down, attempting to restart, clear the alarm by pressing the ENTER button twice, then press AUTO. Next, remove some of the loads. Try putting it back in AUTO and then restart. If it does not start after doing this, you will need to place a service call.