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Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement

Using a non-recommended spark plug can result in serious engine damage. Always use recommended spark plugs.

Note: In order to service the spark plug, a commercially available spark plug wrench is required.

Refer to the “Specification” (page 62) for the recommended spark plug type. Always torque the spark plug to specification.

Note: To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be free of deposits and properly gapped. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before servicing.

Normal Spark Plug

The normal insulator tip is gray, tan, or light brown. There will be few combustion deposits. The electrodes are not burned or eroded. This indicates the proper type and heat range for the engine and the service.

Note: The tip should not be white. A white insulator tip indicates overheating, caused by use of an improper spark plug, fuel, or incorrect carburetor adjustments.

Wet Fouled Spark Plug

The wet fouled insulator tip is black. A damp oil film covers the firing end. There may be a carbon layer over the entire nose. Generally, the electrodes are not worn. Fouling may be caused by excessive oil or by frequent short trips, especially in cold weather.

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Polaris P1000i, P2000i manual Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement

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 Ground Terminal Indicator PanelAC 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 Source of Emissions Emission Control System InformationAlterations 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 Oil Recommendation Engine OilOil 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 Transportation and StorageTransporting 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