Polaris P2000i, P1000i manual Engine Lacks Power, Engine Backfires

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Symptoms

Engine Lacks Power

POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION

Air filter restricted	Clean or replace air filter(s)

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 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 Table of Contents Introduction WelcomeIntended Use Safety Precautions Signal Words and Safety Terms Alcohol or Drug USEIdentification Numbers and Locations P1000iP2000iSafety Safety Warnings and PrecautionsGeneral Before and During OperationFire Safety Operator Safety Fuel Safety Carbon Monoxide Safety Electrical Safety Extension Cord Information Equipment ModificationsSafety Labels and Locations Carbon Monoxide WarningOutdoor Use only Danger Label Hot Exhaust CautionSafety Controls and Features Generator ComponentsControl Panel Components P1000i P2000iEngine Fuel Switch Choke LeverFuel Tank Cap Vent Lever Starter Recoil GripSmart Throttle Switch DC Receptacle and FuseAC Receptacles Indicator PanelGround Terminal Overload Protector Reset Switch Parallel ReceptaclesFirst USE Instructions Adding Engine OilFuel Recommendation Adding Fuel Pre-Operation Checklist PRE-OPERATION InspectionSafe Operating Precautions OperationFuel Recommendations 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 ModificationAlterations Emission Control System InformationSource of Emissions Problems Affecting Emissions Replacement PartsMaintenance Importance of MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Safety PrecautionsPeriodic Maintenance Periodic Maintenance ChartOpening the Service Door Initial Maintenance Fuel SystemHour Initial Break-In Fuel Line InspectionOFF Oil Level Inspection Engine OilOil Recommendation 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 Transporting the Generator Transportation and StorageTransportation 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 BlackTroubleshooting Troubleshooting SymptomsEngine Will Not Turn Over 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