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is takes you to the ADV/MATE/AGS/EX (exercise) screen for running a lightly used
generator at least one day a month to assure it’s in good working order (see next section).
Why you might want it: Exercising a generator prolongs its life and dependability.
Regularly running a generator keeps engine components lubricated, expels excess moisture,
charges the starting battery, and helps prevent carbon build-up. Consult your generator owner’s
manual to nd the manufacturer’s recommendations for appropriate length and frequency of
exercise periods and what load to run during the exercise periods.
An Exercise time can be set by choosing a day of the week (Sun – Sat), a start time of day
(12AM – 11:59PM), and an exercise period (1 – 240 minutes). e generator will run once a
month at this chosen time during the rst occurrence of the chosen day.
Sample Generator Exercise Schedule
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Exercise Period: 15 minutes
A een minute exercise period with loads running
is a good starting point for most generators.
Press the <PG4> so key
Press the <EXERCISE> so key.
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG3---------------
choose category
%SOC
PG2 START TIMERS PG4
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG5--------------
choose category
PG2 EXERCISE ADV
Generator Exercise