Content Source: Polaris Power® P5500 and P6500 Owner’s Manual (9931064 R02) > Troubleshooting Chapter
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The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual. Click the CONTENTS link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com |
| Possible Cause | Solutions |
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| 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. |
| Possible Lean Fuel Cause | Solution |
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| Low or contaminated fuel | Add fuel, or drain fuel system and refuel. |
| Kinked or plugged fuel tank vent | Inspect and replace. |
| Low octane fuel | Drain fuel system and refuel. |
| Carburetor jetting incorrectly | Take generator to an authorized Polaris servicing dealer or refer to service manual. |
| Possible Rich Fuel Cause | Solution |
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| Incorrect fuel | Drain fuel system and refuel. |
| Stopping / starting without adequate warm-up | Allow 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. |
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