BETCO Optima QT E12317-00, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

CAUSE POSSIBLE 

SOLUTION

Engine will not turn over

Battery is dead

Recharge battery or replace if necessary

Loose wire or bad connection

Check wires and connections

Bad electrical component

Replace bad component

Fuel system problem

Refer to engine owner’s manual and read 

IMPORTANT

 below

Engine turns over, but will 
not start

Propane tank shut off valve in off 
position

Open propane tank shut off valve completely

Low oil

Add oil

Fuel system problem

Refer to engine owner’s manual and read 

IMPORTANT

 below

Propane tank empty

Fill propane tank

Engine problem

Refer to engine owner’s manual and read 

IMPORTANT

 below

Hard to start

Throttle lever in slow position

Push throttle lever to fast position

Propane tank shut off valve not 
fully open

Open propane tank shut off valve completely

Some type of engine problem

Refer to engine owner’s manual and read 

IMPORTANT

 below

Engine stops suddenly 
and will not restart

Out of propane

Replace propane tank with full propane tank

Low oil

Add oil

Engine overheats

Intake air fi lter is dirty

Remove air intake fi lter and clean

Incorrect oil level

Add or remove oil to achieve proper oil level

Machine vibrates 
excessively

Pad not centered on pad driver

Remove pad and center pad properly on pad driver

Pad damaged

Replace pad

Loose bolts

Check and tighten bolts

Pad center lock is loose

Tighten pad center lock securely

Machine is hard to push

Floor may be uneven in one spot

Try another spot on the fl oor

Front end bearing housing not 
adjusted properly

Adjust the front end bearing housing

Machine pulls to the left

Floor may be uneven in one spot

Try another spot on the fl oor

Front end bearing housing not 
adjusted properly

Adjust the front end bearing housing

Lacks power

Some type of engine problem

Refer to engine owner’s manual and read 

IMPORTANT

 below

Engine stops and will 
restart, but stops again

Emission shut-down system 
engaged

Refer to engine owner’s manual and read 

IMPORTANT

 below

Nothing here fi xes the 
problem

Problem could have several 
causes

Read 

IMPORTANT

 below

IMPORTANT

:  Propane fueled combustion engines produce dangerous gases and must be serviced by authorized 

service personnel trained specifi cally to service propane fueled engines and fuel systems.  The troubleshooting 
tips are not intended to take the place of authorized service personnel.  If you are unsure of what to do contact an 
authorized service personnel.  Before working on this machine you must be familiar with the 
safety instructions in this manual.