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