Polaris P2000i, P1000i manual Position the engine switch to on

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OPERATION

Safe Operating Precautions

Starting the Engine

4. Position the engine switch to ON.

ON

OFF

5.Lightly pull the starter recoil grip until resistance is felt. Then, firmly pull straight out.

Do not allow starter grip to snap back against the generator. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.

6.If the choke lever was positioned to START the engine, gradually move it to RUN as the engine warms up.

7.After a 2 to 3-minute warm up, select ON or OFF on the SMART throttle switch as desired.

8.If connecting loads to generator, reference “AC Operation” or “DC Operation” as outlined later in this section.

9.Make sure to turn the AC switch to "ON" position. Otherwise, there will be no AC power output from AC receptacles.

AC Switch

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Contents Polaris Power Table of Contents Introduction WelcomeIntended Use Safety Precautions Signal Words and Safety Terms Alcohol or Drug USEIdentification Numbers and Locations P1000iP2000iGeneral SafetySafety Warnings and Precautions Before and During OperationFire Safety Operator Safety Fuel Safety Carbon Monoxide Safety Electrical Safety Extension Cord Information Equipment ModificationsOutdoor Use only Danger Label Safety Labels and LocationsCarbon Monoxide Warning Hot Exhaust CautionSafety Controls and Features Generator ComponentsControl Panel Components P1000i P2000iFuel Tank Cap Vent Lever Engine Fuel SwitchChoke Lever Starter Recoil GripSmart Throttle Switch DC Receptacle and FuseIndicator Panel Ground TerminalAC Receptacles Overload Protector Reset Switch Parallel ReceptaclesFirst USE Instructions Adding Engine OilFuel Recommendation Adding Fuel Pre-Operation Checklist PRE-OPERATION InspectionFuel Recommendations Safe Operating PrecautionsOperation RefuelingRemove the fuel tank cap a Before Starting the Engine Starting the EnginePosition the engine switch to on Stopping the Engine AC Operation AC Capacity Wattage Reference Table Power Management DC OperationOperation Disconnecting the Battery Charging Cable Smart Throttle SystemStandby Power Connections to a Building Electrical SystemParallel operation procedure Parallel Generator OperationShutting off the generators High Altitude Use Carburetor ModificationEmission Control System Information Source of EmissionsAlterations Problems Affecting Emissions Replacement PartsMaintenance Importance of MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Safety PrecautionsPeriodic Maintenance Periodic Maintenance ChartOpening the Service Door Hour Initial Break-In Initial MaintenanceFuel System Fuel Line InspectionOFF Engine Oil Oil RecommendationOil Level Inspection Oil Change Procedure Maintenance Air Filters Air Filter InspectionAir Filter Cleaning Air Filter ReplacementSpark Plug Inspection and Replacement Spark PlugGap should be 0.6 0.7 mm Transportation and Storage TransportationTransporting the Generator Storage Storage PreparationAccessing the Fuel Tank Draining Fuel from the Fuel Tank and Carburetor Fogging the Engine Storage Precautions Removing from StorageSpecifications General SpecificationsPolaris Lubricants and Maintenance Products Modified coefficient table of ambient condition powerWiring Diagrams P1000i Wiring DiagramP2000i Wiring Diagram Red Gray Brown White BlackEngine Will Not Turn Over TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Symptoms Engine Turns Over, but Will Not StartEngine Lacks Power Engine BackfiresEngine Pings or Knocks Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls, or MisfiresNo Power at DC Receptacle Possible Lean Solution Fuel CauseNo Power at AC Receptacles Engine Stops or Loses PowerWarranty About this Warranty Document Warranty Registration FormWarranty Period Warranty Exclusions Polaris Power Generator Owner Responsibility Important Notice Maintenance LOG DATE/HOURS Service Comments Supplier Permormed TechnicianIndex Label LocationIndex PMS