To drain the engine oil:
1. Place an approved container beneath the oil drain.
2. Remove the oil drain plug or open the oil drain valve,
depending on model.
3. Allow the engine oil to drain completely into the approved
container. Make sure to dispose of used engine oil
according to local, state, province and/or federal rules.
4. Replace the oil drain plug or close the oil drain valve.
5. Add oil to the engine. Refer to Specifications or the
engine operator's manual for oil recommendations and
capacity.
NOTICE
Failure to add engine oil will result in engine damage.
Engine Coolant Drain
The unit is equipped with a remote engine coolant drain (B,
Figure 15).
To drain the engine coolant:
1. Place an approved container beneath the coolant drain.
2. Remove the coolant drain plug or open the coolant drain
valve, depending on model.
3. Allow the engine coolant to drain completely into the
approved container. Make sure to dispose of used engine
coolant according to local, state, province and/or federal
rules.
4. Replace the coolant drain plug or close the coolant drain
valve.
5. Open the coolant fill access door (C, Figure 15), and
add coolant to the engine. Refer to the engine operator's
manual for coolant recommendations and capacity.
NOTICE
Failure to add engine coolant will result in engine damage.
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Electrical System
Generator
Refer to the generator operator's manual for all generator
scheduled maintenance procedures.
Trailer
Frame
1. Check the trailer coupler for proper operation, and for
corrosion or damage. Replace as needed.
2. Inspect the trailer frame and body panels for rust, nicks
and chips. Use the proper touch-up paint to touch up
nicks or scratches. Contact your dealer for additional
information.
3. Inspect the axle, springs and undercarriage for wear and
damage. Replace as needed.
4. Inspect the outrigger bars, front and rear stabilizer jacks
and locking mechanisms for proper operation, wear and
damage. Replace as needed.
5. Inspect the safety chains for wear and corrosion damage.
Replace as needed.
6. Check the breakaway kit for damage. Check that the
battery is properly charged. Check the wiring for wear or
fraying. Inspect the breakaway cable for wear or damage.
Repair or replace as needed.
Grease Points
1. Use NGLI consistency #2 high-temperature anti-friction
bearing lubricating grease for all trailer mechanical pivot
points.
Trailer Wheels and Tires
WARNING
Towing Hazard
• Towing a trailer with damaged tires, rims or lug nuts
could result in death or serious injury. Never tow the
trailer with damaged tires, rims or lug nuts.
1. Check the tires for any cracks, cuts or damage. Repair or
replace the damaged tires before towing.
2. Check the air pressure of the trailer tires when cold.
See Specifications.
3. Check the wheel rims for any cracks or damage.
4. Check the brakes to make sure that they work properly.
5. Make sure all the lug nuts are in place. Never tow the
trailer with missing or improperly tightened lug nuts.
6. Check that the lug nuts are tightened properly. The
correct torque for the lug nuts is 90 lb-ft (122 Nm).
7. When torquing lug nuts, always use a criss-cross pattern
(Figure 16).
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