BETCO Lil Bertha XSM 24, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
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
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
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
Out of propane Replace propane tank with full propane tank
Low oil Add oil
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
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
Engine will not turn
over
Engine turns over, but
will not start
Hard to start
Engine stops suddenly
and will not restart
Engine overheats
Poor stripping
performance or leaves
wax on the floor
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
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
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.