Polaris P3000iE - 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

Storing The Unit

Troubleshooting

Stopping The Unit

First Time Starting

8.

9.

DANGER

Using a generator indoors

CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.

Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.

This is a poison you cannot see or smell.

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.

Do not connect to a building’s

electrical system unless the generator

and transfer switch have been verified

by a qualified electrician. The

connection must isolate the generator

power from utility power and must

comply with all applicable laws and

electrical codes.

Pull CHOKE knob out to choke engine.

3.

Add engine lubricant per the Operator’s Manual instructions.

Position the FUEL VALVE

to ON.

10.

CHOKE

11.

Turn the ignition key to

START position. When the

engine starts, release the

key.

OFF

ON

START

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.

FUEL VALVE

FUEL VALVE

7.

Position the SMART THROTTLE switch to OFF.

CHOKE

9926058 R2

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Engine will not start.

- Engine switch is off.
- No fuel.
- Stale fuel or water

in fuel.
- Engine oil level is low.
- Spark plug faulty, fouled

or improperly gapped.
- Choke lever is in

RUN position.
- Engine stored without

treating or draining

fuel.
- Refueled with bad

fuel.

- Dirty fuel filter.

- Turn engine switch to ON.
- Fill fuel tank.
- Drain entire fuel system

and refill with fresh fuel.

- Engine is equipped with

Low Oil Shutoff. If the

engine oil level is

low, the unit will not start.

Check engine oil

level and fill if necessary.

- Replace spark plug.
- Move choke lever to

START position.
- Drain fuel and carburetor.

Refuel with fresh

fuel.
- Contact authorized

service dealer.

Engine hard to start.

- Water in fuel.
- Weak spark at spark plug.

- Drain entire system and

refill with fresh fuel.

- Contact authorized

service dealer.

Engine lacks power.

- Dirty air filter.

- Engine stored without

treating or draining

fuel, or refueled with

bad fuel.

- Check air filter element.

- Clean or replace as

needed.
- Drain fuel and carburetor.
- Refuel with fresh fuel.

AC receptacle does not work.

Item plugged in is defective.

Overload indicator on (light

solid)

- Try a different item.
- Press reset button.

DC receptacle does not work.

- Circuit protector engaged.
- Item plugged in is defective.

- Remove any load from

the generator.
- Replace the fuse,

then depress the DC

circuit breaker.
- Try a different item.

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

being used.
- An occasional light

“knocking” or “pinging”

under heavy load is not a

cause for concern.

- Switch to a different

brand of fuel with

a octane rating of 86 or

higher.
- Contact authorized

service dealer.

If problems persist after trying the above solutions, contact your authorized service dealer.

The following symptoms may indicate problems that will affect the emissions level on the unit.

- Hard starting or stalling

- Rough idle

- Misfiring or backfiring under load

- 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.

Always verify oil level is at upper limit mark on dipstick before operating.

P3000iE

3 oil fill bottles up to #2 mark

Oil fill recommendations using included oil fill bottle:

OFF

ON

START

Disconnect all appliances

connected to the generator.

Position the Ignition Switch

to OFF.

1.

2.

Allow the engine to cool.

Turn the FUEL VALVE to

OFF.

4.

Using supplied nuts and bolts, connect battery Cables to positive (+)

and negative (-) terminals. Slide boots over cables and terminals.

12.

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.

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.

- Start the generator with nothing connected.

- 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).

- Repeat previous steps for additional loads.

IMPORTANT: Never add more load than the generator’s capacity.

Please consider surge load when determining total power need.

First Time Starting (Cont.)

Wheel Kit Installation (Optional)

The unit comes with the rubber mounting feet installed. If you wish to install

the wheel kit, please perform the following procedure.

TOOLS: 10mm Wrench, 13mm Wrench, 10mm Socket, 13mm Socket

1.

Unlock the access panel latch (1), slide the lock down until the

latch handle (2) pops out. Turn the latch handle clockwise to

disengage the latch.

2.

Expose the generator inner components by swinging open the

service door.

1.

Carefully tip the generator onto the handle opposite the control

panel to access the bottom. Remove the four existing feet with a

13mm socket.

2.

3.

Add a washer, a wheel, another washer and a lock pin to each

end of the axle, in the specified order.

Install the axle into the two black axle mounting brackets. Attach

the axle mounting brackets with the four supplied bolts (M8 x 16)

to the corresponding holes in the bottom of the generator. Use a

13mm wrench or socket.

4.

Attach each locking swivel wheel to the bottom of the generator

with the four supplied bolts (M6 x 16) using a 10mm wrench or

socket. Fully tighten all mounting bolts, then return the generator

to an upright position.

5.

Install and tighten battery holder over battery.

6.

Fill the fuel tank per the Operator’s Manual instructions.