Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Heaters, Vehicular Compartment
Item To Be
Not Fully
Item
Interval
Checked Or
Procedure
Mission
No.
Serviced
Capable If:
5
Quarterly
Fuel Regulator
Service fuel regulator valves
Valves
for all models except for
ESPAR V7S (page 2-31).
6
Quarterly
Exhaust Sys-
NOTE
tern Check
Look for signs of water in
the exhaust system. If you
find any, remove heater
from vehicle and dump
water out of heater.
a. Inspect exhaust system of
vehicles.
b. Remove any objects that
may be blocking the exhaust
system.
7
Quarterly
Operational
CAUTION
Check
Heater
manufacturers
have issued new starting
procedures for their heat-
ers. These procedures
must be followed for
proper heater operation
and to prevent ignition
system damage. Start-up
procedures appear on
page 2-59.
a. Install guard (page 2-31).
b. Start heater (page 2-59).
c. Listen for any unusual
noises during heater opera-
tion.
2-11
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