Polaris Power P3000iE User Manual page 49

POSSIBLE LEAN FUEL CAUSE
Low or contaminated fuel
Kinked or plugged fuel tank vent
Low octane fuel
Carburetor jetting incorrect
POSSIBLE RICH FUEL CAUSE
Incorrect fuel
Stopping / starting without adequate warm-up
Incorrect spark plug
Clogged air filter
Engine Stops or Loses Power
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Out of fuel
Fouled, worn, incorrect, or defective spark plug; incorrect
spark plug gap or heat range
Loose ignition connections
Water present in fuel / incorrect fuel
Kinked or plugged fuel tank vent line
Economy throttle control malfunction
No / low oil in the engine
Clogged air filter
Overheated engine
Mechanical failure
TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLUTION
Add fuel, or drain the fuel system and refuel
Inspect and replace
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
SOLUTION
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Allow the engine to warm up before operating and / or
stopping
Inspect and replace with correct plug
Inspect and clean or replace
SOLUTION
Refuel
Inspect, clean, and / or replace the spark plug / set the
spark plug gap to specification
Check all connections and tighten
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Inspect and replace
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
Check / replace oil
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean cover screens
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
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