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    Jan 9, 2011, 03:24 PM
    How to restart furnace after running out of fuel? Getting cold in here!
    I ran out of oil, after not getting any call backs, put 20 gal. of diesel fuel in tank, hit the reset the morter turns on but furnace won't kick in. I don't see a flame, it's getting cold and need help, any suggestions?
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    Jan 9, 2011, 05:44 PM

    Does the unit have a spark ignitor or what, some have a glow plug.
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