Welcome to the forum Socaldick! Never done the kabobs. I feel safe in saying that most folks never pre-hear their smoker. Kabobs sounds like something to do on a grill. I am assuming you are using a CS 088-09 or 50-55. More info woud be helpful.
A suggestion: Toss the book aside and use this forum as your guide. Use the search utiity at the top of this page. Here's a search on
Kabobs. Maybe something there will help.
This is a wonderful forum! Plenty of good folk ready to help and assist. Read and re-read the
Lessons for New Users. Lots of great info there.
Have fun with your new toy and check back in often. Let us know how your smoke turned out