Engine Oil, Oil Recommendation | Polaris P2000i, P1000i manual

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Engine Oil

Oil Recommendation

Oil directly affects performance and service life. Use a 4-stroke automotive detergent oil. POLARIS 5W-30 Engine Oil is recommended for this generator.

The SAE oil viscosity and service category are in the API label on the oil container. POLARIS recommends the use of API service category “SJ” or later, equivalent oil.

Oil Level Inspection

Failure to use the proper 4-stroke engine oil may result in engine damage.

Using non-recommended oil may cause serious engine damage. Never substitute or mix oil brands.

Note: Inspect the oil level before each use with the engine stopped and the generator on a level surface.

1. Open the service door.

	2. Remove the oil filler cap /	A
	dipstick (A) and wipe it clean.	A
	dipstick (A) and wipe it clean.

3. Insert the dipstick (A) into filler neck, without screwing it in, to inspect the oil level.

4. Remove the dipstick and				B
verify that the oil is at the
upper limit (B). Add
additional oil and inspect the
additional oil and inspect the
level as needed until the upper


limit has been reached.
limit has been reached.

5.Re-install the dipstick (A).

6.Re-install the service door.

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Polaris P2000i, P1000i manual Engine Oil, Oil Recommendation, Oil Level Inspection

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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 AC Receptacles Indicator PanelGround Terminal 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 Alterations Emission Control System InformationSource of Emissions 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 Oil Level Inspection Engine OilOil Recommendation 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 Transporting the Generator Transportation and StorageTransportation 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