Hale Trailer - Manual (Page 35)

35 Operation - Skid & Trailer
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O p er atio n
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3 Basic Operation
WARNING !
THE PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION ARE GENERAL OPERATING PROCE-
DURES. NOT ALL PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION MAY APPLY TO YOUR SPE-
CIFIC OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. REFER TO ONLY THOSE SECTIONS
WHICH APPLY TO YOUR OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
THESE PROCEDURES DO NOT REPLACE THE PROCEDURES, POLICIES OR
GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
ALWAYS REFER TO THE PROCEDURES PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORITY HAV-
ING JURISDICTION FOR OPERATING PROCEDURES, SETTING WHEEL
CHOCKS, AS WELL AS LAYOUT AND CONNECTION OF HOSES, VALVES AND
DRAIN COCKS. ALL VALVES, DRAIN COCKS AND CAPS SHOULD BE CLOSED.
THOROUGHLY REVIEW THE ENGINE OPERATING PROCEDURES PROVIDED IN
THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL, PROVIDED WITH THE SYSTEM.
3.1 OVERVIEW
❑ Fluid Levels - on page 35.
❑ Preparing to tow - on page 36.
❑ Initial Start Up, prior to operation - on page 37.
❑ Pumping Operations - on page 37.
❑ Relief Valve Procedures - on page 41.
❑ Post-Operation Procedures - on page 42.
Note: Also refer to NFPA 1901 Regulations for additional information for skid and
trailer requirements.
3.2 FLUID LEVELS
To meet various shipping regulations, ALL fluids within the engine, battery (if
applicable) and pump and gearbox assemblies are drained prior to shipping
from the factory.