Hale Trailer - Manual (Page 52)

❑ Installation
52 Installation - Skid & Trailer
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Check if any parts are missing or have been damaged during shipment. If
any damage is noticed, note such damage on your bill of lading and request
the delivery agent to sign it. Immediately report any damage to your dealer
and shipping agent.
General
❑ Engine - Check that all points requiring lubrication are properly lubri-
cated in accordance with the manufacturer’s supplied engine manual.
❑ Pump - Check that all points requiring lubrication are properly lubricated
in accordance with the supplied pump service manual.
❑ Fuel - Make sure “clean” fuel is in the tank (up to 100 gallons / 379
Liters).
NOTICE !
IF A FUEL SOURCE, OTHER THAN THE FUEL TANK OF THE PUMPING UNIT
IS USED, CARE MUST BE TAKEN THAT THE “LIFT” BETWEEN THE FUEL
TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP OF THE UNIT IS NOT OVER FIVE (5) FEET (1.5
METERS).
❑ Electrical System - Check that the battery(s) is charged and that the
electrolyte solution is to the proper level, if applicable. Make sure the
battery cable connections, positive (+) and negative (-) are tight and
properly connected.
❑ Coolant - Check engine coolant for proper level and required anti-
freeze, in accordance with the manufacturer’s supplied engine manual.
Hydrometer testing is the best method for checking for proper strength of
anti-freeze.
NOTICE !
A THERMOSTAT IS INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM TO MAIN-
TAIN PROPER ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE. THE THERMOSTAT
SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED AS IMPROPER WATER CIRCULATION MAY
RESULT, POSSIBLY CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE.
Skids
For skid preparation, see preceding Section “Frame Mounting” on page 49.
Trailers
❑ Position the trailer as close to the water source as practical.
❑ Apply the brakes, chock the wheels and lower the trailer jacking stabiliz-
ers to level and support the trailer. See WARNING ! note on page 35.