--- title: "Optima XR: Difficult to start" description: Items to review to help resolve engine start issues for Betco Optima XR propane burnisher --- [Skip to content](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/optima-xr-difficult-to-start#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Customer portal](https://equipment.betco.com/tickets-view?hsLang=en) [![](https://equipment.betco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Betco_logo%20rev%20(002)-1.png?width=325&height=55&name=Betco_logo%20rev%20(002)-1.png)](https://Betco.com) - [Submit & View My Tickets](https://equipment.betco.com/tickets-view) - [Main menu](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Submit & View My Tickets](https://equipment.betco.com/tickets-view) - [Main menu](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base) - English Show submenu for translations - [Customer portal](https://equipment.betco.com/tickets-view) - [Contact us](https://www.betco.com/about/contact-us) [Contact us](https://www.betco.com/about/contact-us) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Equipment knowledge base](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [Troubleshooting](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) 3. [Optima XR Troubleshooting](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#optima-xr-troubleshooting) January 30, 2025 # Optima XR: Difficult to start ## Steps to take to identify engine start issues for the Optima XR ### Throttle lever position - Check throttle and ensure it is in fast position for operation ![Optima XR throttle fast position](https://equipment.betco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Optima%20XR/Optima%20XR%20throttle%20fast%20position.png?width=372&height=224&name=Optima%20XR%20throttle%20fast%20position.png) Note: Unit is designed to operate at full speed. For best results do not run at half throttle. --- ### Propane valve - Check if the propane fuel valve is completely open ![Optima XR - Propane valve](https://equipment.betco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Optima%20XR/Optima%20XR%20-%20Propane%20valve.png?width=372&height=298&name=Optima%20XR%20-%20Propane%20valve.png)   - [Troubleshooting](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#main-content) - [GeneSys Mid-Size Troubleshooting](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#genesys-mid-size-troubleshooting) - [Crewman AS20B Troubleshooting](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#crewman-as20b-troubleshooting) - [Optima XR Troubleshooting](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#optima-xr-troubleshooting) - [Equipment Operation](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/equipment-operation?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Crewman AS20B Operation Guide](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/equipment-operation?hsLang=en#crewman-as20b-operation-guide) - [GeneSys Mid-Size Operation Guide](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/equipment-operation?hsLang=en#genesys-mid-size-operation-guide) - [Optima XR Burnisher Operation Guide](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/equipment-operation?hsLang=en#optima-xr-burnisher-operation-guide) - [Technical Bulletins](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/technical-bulletins?hsLang=en#main-content) - [GeneSys Mid-Size](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/technical-bulletins?hsLang=en#genesys-mid-size) - [Installation Guide](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/installation-guide?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Optima XR Installation](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/installation-guide?hsLang=en#optima-xr-installation) - [GeneSys Mid-Size Installation](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/installation-guide?hsLang=en#genesys-mid-size-installation) - [Crewman AS20B Installation](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base/installation-guide?hsLang=en#crewman-as20b-installation) - [Submit & View My Tickets](https://equipment.betco.com/tickets-view) - [Main menu](https://equipment.betco.com/knowledge-base) [![](https://equipment.betco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Betco_logo%20rev%20(002)-1.png?width=325&height=55&name=Betco_logo%20rev%20(002)-1.png)](http://Betco.com) 400 Van Camp, Bowling Green, OH 43402 Copyright © 2024, Betco