Polaris P3000iE Operator's Manual page 70

Troubleshooting Symptoms
Engine Pings or Knocks
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Poor quality or low octane
fuel
Incorrect ignition timing
Incorrect spark plug gap or
heat range
Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls, or Misfires
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Fouled or defective spark
plug
Worn or defective spark
plug
Incorrect spark plug gap or
heat range
Loose ignition connections
Water present in fuel
Low battery voltage
Kinked or plugged fuel tank
vent line
Incorrect fuel
Economy throttle control
malfunction
Other mechanical failure
TROUBLESHOOTING
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing
supplier or refer to the service manual
Set gap to specification or replace spark plugs
Inspect, clean, and / or replace spark plug
Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing
supplier or refer to the service manual
Set gap to specification or replace spark plug
Check all connections and tighten
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Recharge battery to 12.8V DC
Inspect and replace
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing
supplier or refer to the service manual
Take the generator to an authorized POLARIS servicing
supplier or refer to the service manual
SOLUTION
SOLUTION
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