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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Symptoms
Engine Will Not Turn Over
Engine Turns Over, but Will Not Start
Engine Lacks Power
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Starter recoil damage
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
Low battery voltage Recharge the battery to 12.8 Vdc
Starter motor damaged
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
Internal engine damage
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Out of fuel Refuel
Low Oil Repeat Pre-operation Inspection
Water is present in fuel Drain the fuel system and refuel
Old or non-recommended fuel Drain the fuel system and refuel
Fouled or defective spark plug Inspect spark plug and replace if needed
No spark to spark plug Inspect spark plug, verify engine switch is ON
Water or fuel in crankcase
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
Low battery voltage Recharge the battery to 12.8 Vdc
Mechanical failure
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
Is the fuel valve on Turn the fuel valve on.
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Air filter restricted Clean or replace air filter
Bad fuel; generator stored without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Mechanical failure
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
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