How do I turn on a oil-fired boiler?

Is there a button, do I light it?How do I turn on a oil-fired boiler?
If your system uses fuel oil (as I assume it does), there are two types of systems: 1. the oil simply gravity feeds into a burner pan and is simply ignited by a small wad of burning paper or other handy small burning object. ( My parents had this system when I was a kid in the 60's). 2. The oil is sprayed by a motor driven pump and ignited by a high voltage arc similar to an automotive spark plug. (more modern). This type requires only turning the system on and verifying that the oil is burning.How do I turn on a oil-fired boiler?
turn on circuit breaker and turn up thermostat
There is usually a red button you have to push to reset it. If you have a maintence plan it might be worth spending the $$ to have them come, clean your furnace, check the filters and they will do it for you.
I would respectfully suggest that if you not know, that you ought to hire someone who does. He can also do an inspection, which should be done at the beginning of every heating season.