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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 filter is dirty
Remove air intake filter and clean
Incorrect oil level
Add or remove oil to achieve proper oil level
Can't remove brushes
Turning brushes the wrong
direction
Turn clockwise to remove. Threads are LEFT HAND
Poor stripping
performance or leaves
wax on the floor
Brushes worn and have 3/4"
bristle length or less
Change the brushes
Brush or main drive belt slipping
Tension belts or replace belts if worn out
Problem with stripper
Check dilution ratio or try alternative stripper
Excessive splashing
Splash guard too high off floor
Adjust splash guard down
Solution pushed by
splash guard
Splash guard too low
Adjust splash guard up
Brushes not turning,
turning slow or smell
burning rubber
Brush or main drive belt slipping
Tension belts or replace belts if worn out
Floor too rough to overcome
friction, may happen on rough
concrete surface
Check belts for proper tensioning or for excessive
wear and ensure there is plenty of liquid on the floor.
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 fixes 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 specifically 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.
