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3. Check the heater trailer for proper operation:
a. Use an appropriate means to safely support the trailer
tongue. Check that the tongue jack operates properly.
See ‘Operating The Tongue Jack’.
b. Check that the trailer coupler operates properly, and
that the trailer coupler or lunette eye is securely fas-
tened to the heater trailer tongue. See ‘Using The
Trailer Coupler’ and ‘Lunette Eye’.
c. Check that the safety chains are properly secured to
the heater trailer tongue, and check the safety chains
and hooks for damage. Replace damaged safety
chains and hooks.
d. Check the trailer lighting connector for damage, and
the trailer lighting wires for damage. Replace or repair
damaged lighting connector or wiring.
e. Check the break-away trailer brake system, and make
sure the break-away brake system battery is fully
charged. See ‘Break-Away Brake System’.
f. Check the condition and inflation pressure of the tires.
See ‘Checking the Tire Pressure’ in the Maintenance
section.
WARNING
Towing a trailer with worn, damaged or underinflated tires
could result in death or serious injury. Always replace worn
or damaged tires promptly. Always keep tires inflated to
proper cold tire inflation pressure.
4. Check that the ground lug on the rear of the unit is clean
and undamaged.
NOTE: Ground rod and cable not supplied. Contact your
authorized dealer.
5. Check the engine oil level and add as necessary. See
‘Engine Oil’ in the Maintenance section.
6. Check the engine coolant level and add as necessary.
See ‘Engine Coolant’ in the Maintenance section.
7. Check the engine air cleaner for damage and replace
as necessary. Check the engine air intake system and
make sure all connections are air tight.
8. Check to be sure the heater intake and discharge ducts
are clean, undamaged, and unobstructed.
9. Check to be sure the canvas heater duct covers are in
place over the heater ducts.
10. Check the battery for adequate charge. Use a 12 volt
battery charger to bring the battery back to full charge.
See ‘Maintaining the Battery’ in the Maintenance section.
11. If the trailer was stored with the battery disconnected,
reconnect the battery, negative (-) cable last.
12. Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank, and
add if needed. See ‘Fueling’ in the Operation section.
13. Check that the engine starts and runs properly. See
‘Operating The Engine’ in the Operation section.
14. Check that the heater operates properly. See ‘Operating
The Heater’ in the Operation section.
15. Check that there is sufficient ducting of the correct diam-
eter for the heater trailer.
NOTE: Ducting not supplied. Contact your authorized
dealer.
16. Make sure all covers and doors are closed and securely
latched.
Preparing The Unit For Towing
WARNING
Towing a trailer with an underrated tow vehicle, or an
underrated or undersized hitch could result in death or
serious injury. Always use a tow vehicle that has a rated
towing capacity that exceeds the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) of the trailer, and is equipped with the
appropriate size tow hitch rated for the GVWR of the trailer.
1. Check the tow vehicle’s owner / operator manual for
the maximum rated towing capacity. Make sure the tow
vehicle and its trailer hitch are rated to tow the heater
trailer. See ‘Heater Trailer Weight’ for detailed information
on trailer weight.
2. Check the tow vehicle’s lighting connector and make
sure it will mate with the trailer lighting connector on the
heater trailer. Check that the auxiliary power wire on the
tow vehicle is connected and powered to operate the
break-away brake system.
3. The heater trailer is equipped with both an SAE J684
coupler (for 2-5/16 inch / 59 mm diameter ball), and
an SAE J847 lunette eye (3 inches / 75 mm diameter).
Determine which is to be used for towing the trailer. See
‘Trailer Coupler / Lunette Eye’ for detailed information on
changing between the trailer coupler and the lunette eye.
4. Check that the safety chains are properly secured to the
heater trailer tongue, and check the safety chains and
hooks for damage. Replace damaged safety chains and
hooks.
5. Check the trailer lighting connector for damage, and the
trailer lighting wires for damage. Replace or repair dam-
aged lighting connector or wiring.
6. Check the break-away trailer brake system, and make
sure the break-away brake system battery is fully
charged. See ‘Break-Away Brake System’ for detailed
information on the break-away brake system.
7. Check the condition and inflation pressure of the tires.
See ‘Checking the Tire Pressure’ in the Maintenance
section for detailed information on tires and tire inflation
pressures.