New to forum and the F500 I got used

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ron45

New Member
Sep 22, 2018
18
Central New Mexico
I posted yesterday but probably in the wrong area. I'm off grid [ since 83 ] in central New Mexico with my first Jotul F500.
I have a question about the draft regulator. The lever on mine does not move freely or reliably. I can move it but I can feel there is something interfering with it's movement.

If I remove the two small bolts from the top of the area in question... [ just for clarity, the center of lower part of the front door opening ] If I remove both bolts are there capture nuts inside? It appears there is no other way to get at the cavity where the lever lives.

I look forward to learning more about getting the most balm for my back ache from the other members. I want to add outside air when everything is about where I think it needs to be.

I'll also have some care and cleaning questions once I get past the setup stage.

Ron