Position the engine switch to on | Polaris P2000i, P1000i manual

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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Polaris P2000i, P1000i manual Position the engine switch to on

Contents

Polaris Power Table of Contents Introduction Welcome Intended Use Safety Precautions Signal Words and Safety Terms Alcohol or Drug USE Identification Numbers and Locations P1000iP2000i General SafetySafety Warnings and Precautions Before and During Operation Fire Safety Operator Safety Fuel Safety Carbon Monoxide Safety Electrical Safety Extension Cord Information Equipment Modifications Outdoor Use only Danger Label Safety Labels and LocationsCarbon Monoxide Warning Hot Exhaust Caution Safety Controls and Features Generator Components Control Panel Components P1000i P2000i Fuel Tank Cap Vent Lever Engine Fuel SwitchChoke Lever Starter Recoil Grip Smart Throttle Switch DC Receptacle and Fuse Indicator Panel Ground TerminalAC Receptacles Overload Protector Reset Switch Parallel Receptacles First USE Instructions Adding Engine Oil Fuel Recommendation Adding Fuel Pre-Operation Checklist PRE-OPERATION Inspection Fuel Recommendations Safe Operating PrecautionsOperation Refueling Remove the fuel tank cap a Before Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Position the engine switch to on Stopping the Engine AC Operation AC Capacity Wattage Reference Table Power Management DC Operation Operation Disconnecting the Battery Charging Cable Smart Throttle System Standby Power Connections to a Building Electrical System Parallel operation procedure Parallel Generator Operation Shutting off the generators High Altitude Use Carburetor Modification Emission Control System Information Source of EmissionsAlterations Problems Affecting Emissions Replacement Parts Maintenance Importance of Maintenance Maintenance Safety Safety Precautions Periodic Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Chart Opening the Service Door Hour Initial Break-In Initial MaintenanceFuel System Fuel Line Inspection OFF Engine Oil Oil RecommendationOil Level Inspection Oil Change Procedure Maintenance Air Filters Air Filter Inspection Air Filter Cleaning Air Filter Replacement Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement Spark Plug Gap should be 0.6 0.7 mm Transportation and Storage TransportationTransporting the Generator Storage Storage Preparation Accessing the Fuel Tank Draining Fuel from the Fuel Tank and Carburetor Fogging the Engine Storage Precautions Removing from Storage Specifications General Specifications Polaris Lubricants and Maintenance Products Modified coefficient table of ambient condition power Wiring Diagrams P1000i Wiring Diagram P2000i Wiring Diagram Red Gray Brown White Black Engine Will Not Turn Over TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Symptoms Engine Turns Over, but Will Not Start Engine Lacks Power Engine Backfires Engine Pings or Knocks Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls, or Misfires No Power at DC Receptacle Possible Lean Solution Fuel Cause No Power at AC Receptacles Engine Stops or Loses Power Warranty About this Warranty Document Warranty Registration Form Warranty Period Warranty Exclusions Polaris Power Generator Owner Responsibility Important Notice Maintenance LOG DATE/HOURS Service Comments Supplier Permormed Technician Index Label Location Index PMS