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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Backfires
Engine Pings or Knocks
Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Weak spark from spark plug Inspect, clean, and / or replace spark plug
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range Set gap to specification or replace spark plug
Old or non-recommended fuel Drain the fuel system and refuel
Incorrectly installed spark plug wires
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
Incorrect ignition timing
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
Mechanical failure
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
Loose ignition connections Check all connections and tighten
Water present in fuel Drain the fuel system and refuel
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Poor quality or low octane fuel Drain the fuel system and refuel
Incorrect ignition timing
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range Set gap to specification or replace spark plugs
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Fouled or defective spark plug Inspect, clean, and / or replace spark plug
Worn or defective spark plug
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range Set gap to specification or replace spark plug
Loose ignition connections Check all connections and tighten
Water present in fuel Drain the fuel system and refuel
Low battery voltage Recharge battery to 12.8 Vdc
Kinked or plugged fuel tank vent line Inspect and replace
Incorrect fuel Drain the fuel system and refuel
Economy throttle control malfunction
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
Other mechanical failure
Take the generator to an authorized Polaris servicing
dealer or refer to the service manual
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