I bought a Petromax in 2003... the first two attempts at lighting it were without reading instruction book, I had been using white gas lanterns for YEARS and thought I didn't nead no stinking instruction book!! Yeah, right- Both attempts I literally had a BONFIRE on top of my new lantern and I thought- time to read instructions !! All it is, is pre-heating the generator.... I still own that Petromax and also bought a Britelyt 500cp XL last year... They are both the best lanterns I have ever had, and I even light them inside the house now that I know what I'm doing. Always keep some spare parts around and do maintenance every so often and you will be in great shape. Thank you for the video, was very good.