Oil Change Procedure | Polaris P1000i, P2000i instruction

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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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Polaris P1000i, P2000i manual Oil Change Procedure

Contents

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