Five Major Stove Problems
1.
Insufficient preheating.
2.
Clogged jet.
3.
Air leak in the system (seals and “O” rings).
4.
Wrong jet. (Multi-fuel models)
5.
Contaminated fuel.
Stove Troubleshooting
Fuel Leakage:
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At fuel bottle: Fuel cap (or pump) not tight.
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At connectors: Seals or “O” rings damaged.
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At pump: Pump valve or seals are damaged.
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At jet: Control valve is stripped.
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1” to 1 ½” flame at the gas tip/ manifold connection behind the burner:
Though not hazardous, the flame can leave soot on pans used on the stove.
Remove tank and generator assembly, allow it to cool down then loosen the
brass gas tip about half a turn and tighten it back down. This will re-seal
the threads and prevent the leak.
Limited or No Fuel:
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No pressure: Pump up fuel tank.
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No fuel: Tank is empty; jet is clogged; fuel tube is clogged; and/or fuel is
too cold.
Pump won’t work:
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Dry cup: Oil the pump cup.
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Dirty pump: Clogged check valve.
Reduced Performance through Jet:
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Lack of fuel: Check fuel level -- pump up pressure-tank.
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Obstructions: Clean jet. Improper jet.
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Too cold: Improperly insulated from snow -- warm fuel tank in sleeping
bag.
Erratic Burning/Surging:
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Pressure too great: Control valve opened too far.
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Improper jet: Kerosene being burned in “G” jet.
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Gas being burned in ”K” jet: Stove is cold. Burner not adequately
preheated.
