Open the oil reservoir from the main access panel on the American Range flyer and add oil to the “Max” line. Close the access panel door.
Turn off the fryer thermostat and rotate the gas valve clockwise until the valve is closed.
Connect the hose from the gas supply to the fryer gas valve and tighten in a clockwise motion with an adjustable wrench. Rotate the gas valve to “Pilot” and press in the control knob while holding a long-handled lighter in the pilot orifice.
Remove the lighter once the pilot light is lit, but continue to hold in the control knob for an additional 30 seconds.
Rotate the gas valve to “On” and then turn the fryer thermostat to the desired cooking temperature.