Polaris P1000i, P2000i manual Oil Change Procedure

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MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

Oil Change Procedure

Oil may be hot. Do not allow hot oil to come into contact with skin, as serious burns may result.

Note: Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining.

1.Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes. Stop the engine.

2.Position engine switch and fuel cap

vent lever to OFF.
	ON

OFF

3.Open the service door. See page 46.

4.Place a drain pan beneath the generator for used oil.

5. Remove the oil filler cap /	A
dipstick (A), tip the generator	A
toward the oil filler neck, and
drain the oil into a drain pan.
Note: Improper disposal of engine oil
can be harmful to the
environment and is unlawful.
Properly dispose of used oil.
6. Drain the used oil into a
sealed container and take it to
a recycling center. Do not
discard the oil into a rubbish
bin, dump it on the ground,
or pour it down the drain.

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Contents Polaris Power Table of Contents Welcome IntroductionIntended Use Safety Precautions Alcohol or Drug USE Signal Words and Safety TermsP1000iP2000i Identification Numbers and LocationsBefore and During Operation SafetySafety Warnings and Precautions GeneralFire Safety Operator Safety Fuel Safety Carbon Monoxide Safety Electrical Safety Equipment Modifications Extension Cord InformationHot Exhaust Caution Safety Labels and LocationsCarbon Monoxide Warning Outdoor Use only Danger LabelSafety Generator Components Controls and FeaturesP1000i P2000i Control Panel ComponentsStarter Recoil Grip Engine Fuel SwitchChoke Lever Fuel Tank Cap Vent LeverDC Receptacle and Fuse Smart Throttle SwitchIndicator Panel Ground TerminalAC Receptacles Parallel Receptacles Overload Protector Reset SwitchAdding Engine Oil First USE InstructionsFuel Recommendation Adding Fuel PRE-OPERATION Inspection Pre-Operation ChecklistRefueling Safe Operating PrecautionsOperation Fuel RecommendationsRemove the fuel tank cap a Starting the Engine Before Starting the EnginePosition the engine switch to on Stopping the Engine AC Operation AC Capacity Wattage Reference Table DC Operation Power ManagementOperation Smart Throttle System Disconnecting the Battery Charging CableConnections to a Building Electrical System Standby PowerParallel Generator Operation Parallel operation procedureShutting off the generators Carburetor 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 Initial MaintenanceFuel System Hour Initial Break-InOFF Engine Oil Oil RecommendationOil Level Inspection Oil Change Procedure Maintenance Air Filter Inspection Air FiltersAir Filter Replacement Air Filter CleaningSpark Plug Spark Plug Inspection and ReplacementGap should be 0.6 0.7 mm Transportation and Storage TransportationTransporting the Generator Storage Preparation StorageAccessing the Fuel Tank Draining Fuel from the Fuel Tank and Carburetor Fogging the Engine Removing from Storage Storage PrecautionsGeneral Specifications SpecificationsModified coefficient table of ambient condition power Polaris Lubricants and Maintenance ProductsP1000i Wiring Diagram Wiring DiagramsRed Gray Brown White Black P2000i Wiring DiagramEngine Turns Over, but Will Not Start TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Symptoms Engine Will Not Turn OverEngine Backfires Engine Lacks PowerEngine Runs Irregularly, Stalls, or Misfires Engine Pings or KnocksPossible Lean Solution Fuel Cause No Power at DC ReceptacleEngine Stops or Loses Power No Power at AC ReceptaclesAbout this Warranty Document Warranty Registration Form WarrantyWarranty Period Warranty Exclusions Polaris Power Generator Owner Responsibility Important Notice DATE/HOURS Service Comments Supplier Permormed Technician Maintenance LOGLabel Location IndexIndex PMS