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Polaris P3000iE manual Troubleshooting, Engine Pings or Knocks, Possible Cause, Solution

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Symptoms

Engine Pings or Knocks

POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION

Poor quality or low octane	Drain the fuel system and refuel
fuel

Incorrect ignition timing	Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing
	supplier or refer to the service manual

Incorrect spark plug gap or	Set gap to specification or replace spark plugs
heat range

Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls, or Misfires

POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION

Fouled or defective spark	Inspect, clean, and / or replace spark plug
plug

Worn or defective spark	Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing
plug	supplier or refer to the service manual

Incorrect spark plug gap or	Set gap to specification or replace spark plug
heat range

Loose ignition connections	Check all connections and tighten

Water present in fuel	Drain the fuel system and refuel

Low battery voltage	Recharge battery to 12.8V DC

Kinked or plugged fuel tank	Inspect and replace
vent line

Incorrect fuel	Drain the fuel system and refuel

Economy throttle control	Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing
malfunction	supplier or refer to the service manual

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

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Polaris P3000iE Troubleshooting, Engine Pings or Knocks, Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls, or Misfires, Possible Cause

Contents

Operator’s Manual Australian model POLARIS POWER P3000iEDEATH TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WelcomeINTRODUCTION Safety PrecautionsIntended Use Warnings, Cautions and Notices Signal Words and Safety TermsINTRODUCTION ALCOHOL OR DRUG USEIdentification Numbers and Locations INTRODUCTIONSerial Number Safety Warnings and Precautions SAFETYGeneral SAFETY Before and During OperationBefore and During Operation SAFETYDo not refuel while engine is running SAFETY Operator SafetySAFETY Fuel SafetySAFETY Carbon Monoxide SafetyElectrical Safety SAFETYFire Safety Extension Cord Information SAFETYFire Safety Equipment ModificationsOutdoor Use ONLY Danger Label SAFETYCarbon Monoxide Warning DANGERSAFETY NOMENCLATURE CONTROLS AND FEATURESGenerator Components DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION CONTROLS AND FEATURESNOMENCLATURE Ground TerminalLow Oil Indicator CONTROLS AND FEATURESIndicator Panel Overload IndicatorIgnition Switch CONTROLS AND FEATURESSMART Throttle Switch Fuel Valve LeverDC Receptacle and Fuse CONTROLS AND FEATURESAC Receptacles Ground Terminal CONTROLS AND FEATURESFuel Volume Indicator Starter Recoil GripFIRST USE INSTRUCTIONS Adding Engine OilFIRST USE INSTRUCTIONS Fuel RecommendationFIRST USE INSTRUCTIONS Adding FuelFIRST USE INSTRUCTIONS Wheel Kit InstallationWheel assembly Locking swivel wheelFuel Line PRE-OPERATIONINSPECTIONEngine Oil Fuel LevelFuel Recommendations OPERATIONSafe Operating Precautions RefuelingRefueling OPERATION1.Remove the fuel tank cap A DANGER OPERATIONBefore Starting the Engine Starting the EngineOPERATION 6. To start the generator using the ignitionStarting the Engine Starting the Engine OPERATIONStopping the Engine OPERATION AC OperationAC Operation OPERATIONAC Capacity Wattage Reference Table OPERATIONAC Capacity RUNNINGOPERATION Power ManagementConnecting the Battery Charging Cable included DC OperationOPERATION Connecting the Battery Charging CableDC Operation OPERATION Connecting the Battery Charging CableDisconnecting the Battery Charging Cable DC OperationAir Conditioning Operation OPERATIONSMART Throttle System Connections to a Building Electrical System Standby PowerOPERATION System GroundHigh Altitude Use OPERATIONCarburetor Modification Source of Emissions OPERATIONEmission Control System Information AlterationsReplacement Parts Problems Affecting EmissionsOPERATION MAINTENANCE Importance of MaintenanceMaintenance Safety MAINTENANCESafety Precautions Periodic Maintenance MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance Chart MAINTENANCE Opening the Service DoorFuel System MAINTENANCEOpening the Service Door Fuel Line InspectionMAINTENANCE Fuel Tank StrainerOil Recommendation MAINTENANCEEngine Oil Oil Level InspectionMAINTENANCE Oil Change7.Re-installthe oil drain bolt B MAINTENANCEOil Change Air Filters MAINTENANCEAir Filter Inspection Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement MAINTENANCESpark Plug Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement MAINTENANCE8.Using a wire-typefeeler gauge Battery Safety MAINTENANCEBattery Accessing the BatteryCHARGE TIME MAINTENANCEBattery Charging Sealed Only STATE OFSpark Arrestor Maintenance MAINTENANCESpark Arrestor Transportation TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGETransporting the Generator Storage TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGEStorage Preparation Accessing the Fuel Tank TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGETRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Draining Fuel from the Fuel Tank and CarburetorTRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Fogging the EngineTRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Battery StorageStorage Precautions Generator ExerciseP3000iE SPECIFICATIONSPOLARIS Power Generator ALTERNATORGENERATOR SPECIFICATIONSP3000iE POLARIS Power Generator ENGINE OILDIAGRAMWIRING Inverter ModuleSOLUTION TROUBLESHOOTINGSOLUTION Engine Will Not Turn OverSOLUTION TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine Lacks Power SOLUTIONSOLUTION TROUBLESHOOTINGSOLUTION Engine Pings or KnocksSOLUTION TROUBLESHOOTINGNo Power at DC Receptacle SOLUTIONEngine Stops or Loses Power TROUBLESHOOTINGNo Power at AC Receptacles SOLUTIONWARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM WARRANTYABOUT THIS WARRANTY DOCUMENT POLARIS POWER GENERATOR WARRANTYWARRANTY POLICY WARRANTYPOLARIS POWER GENERATOR WARRANTY WARRANTY PERIODPOLARIS POWER GENERATOR WARRANTY WARRANTYWARRANTY EXCLUSIONS POLARIS POWER GENERATOR OWNER RESPONSIBILITY WARRANTYPOLARIS POWER GENERATOR WARRANTY WARRANTY EXCLUSIONSWARRANTY IMPORTANT NOTICEDATE/HOURS MAINTENANCE LOGSERVICE COMMENTSINDEX INDEX