Hale Trailer - Manual (Page 37)

37 Operation - Skid & Trailer
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O p er atio n
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❑ Safety break away switch cable is fastened to the tow vehicle, not to the
safety chain.
❑ Tires are inspected -
● Pressure - check when cold
● Tread and wear patterns.
● Cuts. bulges, cracks and visible cords.
❑ Wheels - Cracks, dents, and bends.
❑ Lug nuts are tight.
❑ Test lights for proper operation - Tail, Stop and Turn.
❑ Cargo appropriately restrained and evenly distributed.
❑ Fire extinguisher.
❑ Flares and reflectors.
Regular STOPS inspection
After each fifty (50 miles or one (1) hour of towing, stop and check the following:
❑ Coupler is secure.
❑ Safety chains are fastened and have not been dragging.
❑ Tires are not visibly low of pressure.
❑ Cargo is secure.
3.4 PUMPING OPERATIONS
Initial Start Up
Prior to operating the unit, check for proper:
❑ Engine FUEL level.
❑ Engine OIL level.
❑ Engine COOLANT level.
❑ Engine battery ELECTROLYTE level
(not required for live sealed high performance-type batteries).
❑ Pump gearbox OIL level, if supplied.