User 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 First Time Starting (Cont.)
STORING THE UNIT
TROUBLESHOOTING
Stopping The Unit
First Time Starting
5.
1.
7.
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 veried
by a qualied electrician. The
connection must isolate the generator
power from utility power and must
comply with all applicable laws and
electrical codes.
Position the SMART
THROTTLE switch to
OFF.
Add engine lubricant per the Operator’s Manual instructions.
Position the FUEL VALVE
to ON.
8.
CHOKE
9.
Turn the ignition key to
START position. When the
engine starts, release the
key.
OFF ON
START
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
4.
Fill the fuel tank per the Operator’s Manual instructions.
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel
(or fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol) in this
product. It is violation of federal law and will damage
the unit and void your warranty.
CHOKE
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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 lter.
- Turn engine switch to ON.
- Fill fuel tank.
- Drain entire fuel system
and rell 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 ll 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
rell with fresh fuel.
- Contact authorized
service dealer.
Engine lacks power. - Dirty air lter.
- Engine stored without
treating or draining
fuel, or refueled with
bad fuel.
- Check air lter 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
- Misring or backring under load
- Afterburning (backring)
- 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 ll bottles up to #2 mark
Oil ll recommendations using included oil ll bottle:
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.
2.
Connect Battery Cables to
positive (+) and negative (-)
terminals.
Slide boots over cables
and terminals.
6.
Pull CHOKE knob out to
choke engine.
10.
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.
Install and tighten battery
holder over battery.
3.
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 rst 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.