What can I do if my controller has the wrong language selected?

Change an unreadable controller language on Generac home standby generators with Evolution 1/2 or Power Zone 410 panels by following model-specific button sequences to access the language menu, select from the supported languages, and return the unit to AUTO; includes notes on applicability and links to related resources.

  • Jan 28, 2026
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What can I do if my controller has the wrong language selected?
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Issue

The controller is set to a language that the generator owner cannot read. 
 

Environment

This article applies to Generac home standby generators with the following control panels:

Resolution

Evolution 1 & Evolution 2


Follow these button presses to set the controller language: 
 

1. Press ESCAPE until the menu options stop changing (this indicates the user it at the top of the menu tree). 
2. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the menu option in the lower right-hand corner, then press ENTER. 
3. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the menu option in the lower left-hand corner, then press ENTER. 
4. Languages appear in this order: 
 
1. English 
2. Swedish
3. Italian
4. German
5. Finnish
6. Dutch
7. Danish
8. Portuguese
9. French
10. Spanish

5. Press ENTER, then use the up and down arrow keys to select a language, then press ENTER. 


Power Zone 410

Follow these button presses to set the control panel language: 
 

1. Press OFF and then ESCAPE.
2. Use the DOWN ARROW to navigate to the Settings icon, shown as two gear wheels. Press ENTER. 
2. Select Set Language by pressing the DOWN ARROW twice, then press ENTER.  
3. Use the DOWN ARROW to select the desired language, then press ENTER.
4. Languages appear in this order: 
1. English
2. Spanish 
3. Portuguese
4. French
5. Italian
6. Russian
7. Romanian
8. Polish
9. Swedish
10. Finnish
5. After selecting the language, return the generator to AUTO by pressing ESCAPE, then pressing the AUTO button.

To view the full menu map, see Power Zone 410 menu map

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