Polaris P3000iE Portable Generator User Manual


 
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Choke Knob
By moving to the CLOSE
position, the choke knob (A)
provides proper starting
mixture when the engine is
cold. Operates by being
placed in the OPEN or
CLOSE position.
Indicator Panel
Low Oil Indicator
The low oil alarm system is designed to prevent
engine damage caused by an insufficient
amount of oil in the crankcase. Before the oil
level in the crankcase falls below a safe limit,
the low oil alarm system will automatically shut
down the engine (the engine switch will remain
in the ON position).
If the low oil alarm system shuts down the engine the red low oil alarm
indicator light will come on when you operate the starter, and the engine
will not run. If this occurs, search for any oil leaks. Add engine oil to
resume normal operation.
Overload Indicator
If the generator is overloaded to the point that the max power rating of
25 amps is exceeded or if there is a short in the connected appliance the
output indicator will go out and the overload indicator will go on and
current to the connected appliance will be shut off. Stop the engine if the
overload indicator light comes ON and investigate the overload source.
Output Indicator
The green output indicator light will remain on during normal operating
conditions. If the generator is overloaded to the point that the max
power rating of 25 amps is exceeded or if there is a short in the
connected appliance the output indicator will go out.
OPEN
CLOSED