TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Symptoms

No Power at AC Receptacles

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

Output indicator is OFF, and

Check the AC load; stop and restart the engine

overload indicator is ON

 

Check the cooling air inlet; stop and restart the engine

 

 

 

AC circuit protector tripped

Check the AC load and reset circuit protector

 

 

Faulty power tool or appli-

Replace or repair the power tool or appliance; stop and

ance

restart the engine

 

 

Faulty generator

Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing

 

supplier or refer to the service manual

 

 

Engine Stops or Loses Power

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

Out of fuel

Refuel

 

 

Fouled, worn, incorrect, or

Inspect, clean, and / or replace the spark plug, set the

defective spark plug; incor-

spark plug gap to specification

rect spark plug gap or heat

 

range

 

 

 

Loose ignition connections

Check all connections and tighten

 

 

Water present in fuel /

Drain the fuel system and refuel

incorrect fuel

 

 

 

Kinked or plugged fuel tank

Inspect and replace

vent line

 

 

 

SMART throttle control

Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing

malfunction

supplier or refer to the service manual

 

 

No / low oil in the engine

Check / replace oil

 

 

Clogged air filter

Clean or replace the air filter(s)

 

 

Overheated engine

Clean cover screens

 

 

Mechanical failure

Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing

 

supplier or refer to the service manual

 

 

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Polaris P1000i, P2000i manual No Power at AC Receptacles, Engine Stops or Loses Power