Polaris P3000iE Troubleshooting, Engine Lacks Power, Engine Backfires, Possible Cause, Solution

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Symptoms

Engine Lacks Power

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

Air filter restricted

Clean or replace air filter

 

 

Bad fuel; generator stored

Drain the fuel system and refuel

without treating or draining

 

petrol, or refueled with bad

 

petrol

 

 

 

Mechanical failure

Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing

 

supplier or refer to the service manual

 

 

Engine Backfires

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

Weak spark from spark plug

Inspect, clean, and / or replace spark plug

 

 

Incorrect spark plug gap or

Set gap to specification or replace spark plug

heat range

 

 

 

Old or non-recommended

Drain the fuel system and refuel

fuel

 

 

 

Incorrectly installed spark

Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing

plug wires

supplier or refer to the service manual

 

 

Incorrect ignition timing

Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing

 

supplier or refer to the service manual

 

 

Mechanical failure

Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing

 

supplier or refer to the service manual

 

 

Loose ignition connections

Check all connections and tighten

 

 

Water present in fuel

Drain the fuel system and refuel

 

 

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Contents POLARIS POWER P3000iE Operator’s Manual Australian modelDEATH TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome INTRODUCTIONIntended Use Safety PrecautionsSignal Words and Safety Terms Warnings, Cautions and NoticesALCOHOL OR DRUG USE Serial Number Identification Numbers and LocationsSAFETY Safety Warnings and PrecautionsGeneral Before and During Operation Do not refuel while engine is running Operator Safety Fuel Safety Carbon Monoxide Safety Fire Safety Electrical SafetyEquipment Modifications Extension Cord InformationOutdoor Use ONLY Danger Label Carbon Monoxide WarningDANGER Hot Exhaust CautionSAFETY Generator Components CONTROLS AND FEATURESNOMENCLATURE DESCRIPTIONGround Terminal Low Oil Indicator Indicator PanelOverload Indicator Output IndicatorSMART Throttle Switch Ignition SwitchFuel Valve Lever AC Receptacles DC Receptacle and FuseFuel Volume Indicator Ground TerminalStarter Recoil Grip Adding Engine Oil FIRST USE INSTRUCTIONSFuel Recommendation Adding Fuel Wheel Kit Installation Wheel assemblyLocking swivel wheel Engine Oil PRE-OPERATIONINSPECTIONFuel Line Fuel LevelSafe Operating Precautions OPERATIONFuel Recommendations Refueling1.Remove the fuel tank cap A Starting the Engine Before Starting the Engine6. To start the generator using the ignition Stopping the Engine AC Operation AC Capacity RUNNING Wattage Reference TableADDITIONAL DEVICEPower Management Connecting the Battery Charging Cable includedDC Operation Connecting the Battery Charging Cable Disconnecting the Battery Charging Cable SMART Throttle System Air Conditioning OperationConnections to a Building Electrical System Standby PowerSystem Ground System RequirementsCarburetor Modification High Altitude UseEmission Control System Information Source of EmissionsAlterations Replacement Parts Problems Affecting EmissionsImportance of Maintenance MAINTENANCESafety Precautions Maintenance SafetyPeriodic Maintenance Chart Periodic MaintenanceOpening the Service Door Fuel Line Inspection Fuel SystemFuel Tank Strainer Engine Oil Oil RecommendationOil Level Inspection Oil Change 7.Re-installthe oil drain bolt B Air Filter Inspection Air FiltersSpark Plug Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement8.Using a wire-typefeeler gauge Battery Safety BatteryAccessing the Battery Battery CleaningCHARGE TIME Battery Charging Sealed OnlySTATE OF VOLTAGESpark Arrestor Spark Arrestor MaintenanceTRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE TransportationTransporting the Generator Storage Preparation StorageAccessing the Fuel Tank Draining Fuel from the Fuel Tank and Carburetor Fogging the Engine Storage Precautions Battery StorageGenerator Exercise Removing from StoragePOLARIS Power Generator SPECIFICATIONSP3000iE ALTERNATORGENERATOR P3000iE POLARIS Power GeneratorENGINE OIL GREASE / SPECIALIZED LUBRICANTSInverter Module DIAGRAMWIRINGSOLUTION TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine Will Not Turn Over Engine Turns Over, but Will Not StartEngine Backfires Engine Lacks PowerEngine Runs Irregularly, Stalls, or Misfires Engine Pings or KnocksPOSSIBLE LEAN No Power at DC ReceptacleFUEL CAUSE POSSIBLE RICHEngine Stops or Loses Power No Power at AC ReceptaclesABOUT THIS WARRANTY DOCUMENT WARRANTYWARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM POLARIS POWER GENERATOR WARRANTYTRANSFER OF WARRANTY WARRANTY PERIODWarranty repairs Warranty Period for consumer use 3 yearsWARRANTY EXCLUSIONS POLARIS POWER GENERATOR OWNER RESPONSIBILITY IMPORTANT NOTICE SERVICE MAINTENANCE LOGDATE/HOURS COMMENTSINDEX INDEX
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P3000iE specifications

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