Storage; Preventative Maintenance Schedule - Desa R110M3 Owner's Manual

STORAGE

PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
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1. Drain fuel tank.
NOTE: Some models have drain plug on underside of fuel tank. If so, remove
drain plug to drain all fuel. If heater does not have drain plug, drain fuel
through fuel cap opening. Be sure all fuel is removed.
2. Replace drain plug if used.
3. Add one gallon of clean kerosene to fuel tank.
4. Attach fuel cap.
5. Move heater forwards and backwards to stir fuel.
6. Remove fuel cap or drain plug and drain fuel tank. Be sure all fuel is removed.
7. Replace fuel cap or drain plug. Properly dispose of old and dirty fuel.
8. Store heater in dry place. Make sure storage place is free of dust and corrosive
fumes.
Do not store kerosene over summer months for use during next
IMPORTANT:
heating season. Using old fuel could damage heater.
Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or
hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
Item How Often
Fuel tank Flush every 150-200 hours
of operation or as needed.
Air output and Replace every 500 hours of
lint filters operation or once a year.
Air intake Wash and dry with soap and
filter water every 500 hours of op-
eration or replace as needed.
Fuel filter Clean twice a heating season
or replace as needed.
Spark plug Clean and regap every 2,000
hours operation or replace
as needed.
Fan blades Clean each season or as needed. See Fan, page 13.
Motor Not required/permanently lubricated
!
WARNING
How To
See Storage above.
See Air Output, Air Intake,
and Lint Filters, page 14.
See Air Output, Air Intake,
and Lint Filters, page 14.
See Fuel Filter, page 15.
See Spark Plug, page 15.
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