Polaris Portable Generator P3000iE User Manual

P3000iE QUICK START GUIDE  
This Quick Start Guide is not a substitute for reading the Operator’s Manual.  
To reduce the risk of injury or death, user must read and understand Operator’s Manual before using this product.  
IMPORTANT  
First Time Starting (Cont.)  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Position the FUEL VALVE  
Turn the ignition key to  
DANGER  
7.  
8.  
Engine will not start.  
- Engine switch is off.  
- No fuel.  
- Turn engine switch to ON.  
- Fill fuel tank.  
to ON.  
START position. When the  
engine starts, release the  
key.  
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.  
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.  
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.  
Do not connect to a building’s  
electrical system unless the generator  
and transfer switch have been verified  
by a qualified electrician. The  
- Stale fuel or water  
in fuel.  
- Drain entire fuel system  
and refill with fresh fuel.  
OFF  
ON  
- Engine oil level is low.  
- Engine is equipped with  
Low Oil Shutoff. If the  
engine oil level is  
low, the unit will not start.  
Check engine oil  
connection must isolate the generator  
power from utility power and must  
comply with all applicable laws and  
electrical codes.  
- Spark plug faulty, fouled  
or improperly gapped.  
NEVER use inside a home  
or garage. EVEN IF doors  
and windows are open.  
Only use OUTSIDE and  
far away from windows,  
doors, and vents.  
- Choke lever is in  
RUN position.  
level and fill if necessary.  
- Engine stored without  
treating or draining  
fuel.  
FUEL VALVE  
START  
- Replace spark plug.  
First Time Starting  
Add engine lubricant per the Operator’s Manual instructions.  
- Move choke lever to  
START position.  
Once the engine is running,  
slowly push the choke knob  
in to the RUN position.  
After a 2-3 minute warm up,  
Position the SMART  
THROTTLE switch to ON.  
- Refueled with bad  
fuel.  
9.  
10.  
- Drain fuel and carburetor.  
Refuel with fresh  
fuel.  
1.  
- Dirty fuel filter.  
- Contact authorized  
service dealer.  
CHOKE  
Engine hard to start.  
Engine lacks power.  
- Water in fuel.  
- Drain entire system and  
refill with fresh fuel.  
- Weak spark at spark plug.  
- Contact authorized  
service dealer.  
Oil fill recommendations using included oil fill bottle:  
P3000iE  
- Dirty air filter.  
- Check air filter element.  
3 oil fill bottles up to #2 mark  
- Engine stored without  
treating or draining  
fuel, or refueled with  
bad fuel.  
- Clean or replace as  
needed.  
Stopping The Unit  
Always verify oil level is at upper limit mark on dipstick before operating.  
- Drain fuel and carburetor.  
- Refuel with fresh fuel.  
Disconnect all appliances  
Allow the engine to cool.  
Turn the FUEL VALVE  
to OFF.  
1.  
2.  
connected to the generator.  
Position the Ignition Switch  
to OFF.  
Connect Battery Cables to  
positive (+) and negative (-)  
terminals.  
Install and tighten battery  
3.  
holder over battery.  
2.  
AC receptacle does not work.  
DC receptacle does not work.  
Item plugged in is defective.  
Overload indicator on (light  
solid)  
- Try a different item.  
- Press reset button.  
Slide boots over cables  
and terminals.  
OFF  
ON  
- Circuit protector engaged.  
- Item plugged in is defective.  
- Remove any load from  
the generator.  
- Replace the fuse,  
then depress the DC  
circuit breaker.  
FUEL VALVE  
- Try a different item.  
START  
Generator makes a “spark  
knock” or “pinging” noise.  
- If knocking or pinging  
occurs under normal load  
at a steady engine  
speed, the problem may  
be with the fuel  
- Switch to a different  
brand of fuel with  
a octane rating of 86 or  
higher.  
USING THE GENERATOR  
Connect devices to be powered by following the steps below.  
- Make sure the total rated power from the items you plan to use at the  
same time are less than the generator continuous (running) watts. Make  
sure the total surge (starting) power from the items you plan to use at the  
same time are less than the generator maximum watts. See Operator’s  
Manual to calculate total amount of power needed.  
Fill the fuel tank per the Operator’s Manual instructions.  
- Contact authorized  
service dealer.  
4.  
5.  
being used.  
NOTICE:  
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel  
(or fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol) in this  
product. It is violation of federal law and will damage  
the unit and void your warranty.  
- An occasional light  
“knocking” or “pinging”  
under heavy load is not a  
cause for concern.  
- Start the generator with nothing connected.  
If problems persist after trying the above solutions, contact your authorized service dealer.  
- Plug in and turn on the first load (perferably the largest load).  
- Allow the generator output to stabilize (engine runs smoothly and  
attached device operates properly).  
The following symptoms may indicate problems that will affect the emissions level on the unit.  
- Hard starting or stalling  
- Rough idle  
Position the SMART  
THROTTLE switch to  
OFF.  
Pull CHOKE knob out to  
choke engine.  
6.  
- Repeat previous steps for additional loads.  
- Misfiring or backfiring under load  
IMPORTANT: Never add more load than the generator’s capacity. Please  
consider surge load when determining total power need.  
- Afterburning (backfiring)  
- Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption  
If you encounter any of these symptoms, take the unit to your authorized service dealer for service.  
CHOKE  
STORING THE UNIT  
When preparing to store the generator, allow the unit to cool completely. If the  
unit is going to be stored for more than 4 weeks, turn off generator by turning  
fuel valve to the OFF position. After the generator stops running, turn key to  
the OFF position. Follow complete storage instructions in Operator’s Manual.  
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