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Polaris P3000iE Troubleshooting, Engine Will Not Turn Over, Engine Turns Over, but Will Not Start

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Symptoms

Engine Will Not Turn Over

POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION

Starter recoil damage	Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing
	supplier or refer to the service manual

Low battery voltage	Recharge the battery to 12.8V DC

Starter motor damaged	Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing
	supplier or refer to the service manual

Internal engine damage	Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing
	supplier or refer to the service manual

Engine Turns Over, but Will Not Start

POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION

Out of fuel	Refuel

Low Oil	Repeat Pre-operation Inspection

Water is present in fuel	Drain the fuel system and refuel

Old or non-recommended	Drain the fuel system and refuel
fuel

Fouled or defective spark	Inspect spark plug and replace if needed
plug

No spark to spark plug	Inspect spark plug, verify engine switch is ON

Water or fuel in crankcase	Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing
	supplier or refer to the service manual

Low battery voltage	Recharge the battery to 12.8V DC

Mechanical failure	Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing
	supplier or refer to the service manual

Is the fuel valve on	Turn the fuel valve on.

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Polaris P3000iE manual Troubleshooting, Engine Will Not Turn Over, Engine Turns Over, but Will Not Start, Possible Cause

Contents

DEATH POLARIS POWER P3000iEOperator’s Manual Australian model TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WelcomeIntended Use Safety PrecautionsINTRODUCTION Signal Words and Safety Terms INTRODUCTIONWarnings, Cautions and Notices ALCOHOL OR DRUG USESerial Number INTRODUCTIONIdentification Numbers and Locations General SAFETYSafety Warnings and Precautions SAFETY Before and During OperationDo not refuel while engine is running SAFETYBefore and During Operation SAFETY Operator SafetySAFETY Fuel SafetySAFETY Carbon Monoxide SafetyFire Safety SAFETYElectrical Safety SAFETY Fire SafetyExtension Cord Information Equipment ModificationsSAFETY Carbon Monoxide WarningOutdoor Use ONLY Danger Label DANGERSAFETY CONTROLS AND FEATURES Generator ComponentsNOMENCLATURE DESCRIPTIONCONTROLS AND FEATURES NOMENCLATUREDESCRIPTION Ground TerminalCONTROLS AND FEATURES Indicator PanelLow Oil Indicator Overload IndicatorCONTROLS AND FEATURES SMART Throttle SwitchIgnition Switch Fuel Valve LeverAC Receptacles CONTROLS AND FEATURESDC Receptacle and Fuse CONTROLS AND FEATURES Fuel Volume IndicatorGround Terminal Starter Recoil GripFIRST USE INSTRUCTIONS Adding Engine OilFIRST USE INSTRUCTIONS Fuel RecommendationFIRST USE INSTRUCTIONS Adding FuelWheel Kit Installation Wheel assemblyFIRST USE INSTRUCTIONS Locking swivel wheelPRE-OPERATIONINSPECTION Engine OilFuel Line Fuel LevelOPERATION Safe Operating PrecautionsFuel Recommendations Refueling1.Remove the fuel tank cap A OPERATIONRefueling OPERATION Before Starting the EngineDANGER Starting the EngineStarting the Engine 6. To start the generator using the ignitionOPERATION Stopping the Engine OPERATIONStarting the Engine OPERATION AC OperationAC Capacity OPERATIONAC Operation OPERATION AC CapacityWattage Reference Table RUNNINGPower Management Connecting the Battery Charging Cable includedOPERATION DC OperationDC Operation Connecting the Battery Charging CableOPERATION Connecting the Battery Charging Cable Disconnecting the Battery Charging CableOPERATION DC OperationSMART Throttle System OPERATIONAir Conditioning Operation Standby Power OPERATIONConnections to a Building Electrical System System GroundCarburetor Modification OPERATIONHigh Altitude Use OPERATION Emission Control System InformationSource of Emissions AlterationsOPERATION Problems Affecting EmissionsReplacement Parts MAINTENANCE Importance of MaintenanceSafety Precautions MAINTENANCEMaintenance Safety Periodic Maintenance Chart MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance MAINTENANCE Opening the Service DoorMAINTENANCE Opening the Service DoorFuel System Fuel Line InspectionMAINTENANCE Fuel Tank StrainerMAINTENANCE Engine OilOil Recommendation Oil Level InspectionMAINTENANCE Oil ChangeOil Change MAINTENANCE7.Re-installthe oil drain bolt B Air Filter Inspection MAINTENANCEAir Filters Spark Plug MAINTENANCESpark Plug Inspection and Replacement 8.Using a wire-typefeeler gauge MAINTENANCESpark Plug Inspection and Replacement MAINTENANCE BatteryBattery Safety Accessing the BatteryMAINTENANCE Battery Charging Sealed OnlyCHARGE TIME STATE OFSpark Arrestor MAINTENANCESpark Arrestor Maintenance Transporting the Generator TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGETransportation Storage Preparation TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGEStorage Accessing the Fuel Tank TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGETRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Draining Fuel from the Fuel Tank and CarburetorTRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Fogging the EngineBattery Storage Storage PrecautionsTRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Generator ExerciseSPECIFICATIONS POLARIS Power GeneratorP3000iE ALTERNATORSPECIFICATIONS P3000iE POLARIS Power GeneratorGENERATOR ENGINE OILDIAGRAMWIRING Inverter ModuleTROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTIONSOLUTION Engine Will Not Turn OverTROUBLESHOOTING Engine Lacks PowerSOLUTION SOLUTIONTROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTIONSOLUTION Engine Pings or KnocksTROUBLESHOOTING No Power at DC ReceptacleSOLUTION SOLUTIONTROUBLESHOOTING No Power at AC ReceptaclesEngine Stops or Loses Power SOLUTIONWARRANTY ABOUT THIS WARRANTY DOCUMENTWARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM POLARIS POWER GENERATOR WARRANTYWARRANTY POLARIS POWER GENERATOR WARRANTYWARRANTY POLICY WARRANTY PERIODWARRANTY EXCLUSIONS WARRANTYPOLARIS POWER GENERATOR WARRANTY WARRANTY POLARIS POWER GENERATOR WARRANTYPOLARIS POWER GENERATOR OWNER RESPONSIBILITY WARRANTY EXCLUSIONSWARRANTY IMPORTANT NOTICEMAINTENANCE LOG SERVICEDATE/HOURS COMMENTSINDEX INDEX