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SPECIFICATIONS

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Low oil pressure and high engine temperature shut-downs are standard equipment. 

Both The Kubota, CAT, and Lombardini diesel are equipped with glow plug cold start as-

sist as standard equipment.

NOTE:

 See the appropriate section of this manual for cold weather starting instructions

or consult the Operators Manual for your particular engine application.

Horsepower ratings are established in accordance with Society of Automotive Engineers

Small Engine Test Code- J1349 GROSS.

Not 

for 

Reproduction

Summary of Contents for NIGHT-LITE PRO V Series

Page 1: ... TOWER OPERATOR S MANUAL ALLMAND BROS INC P O BOX 888 HOLDREGE NE 68949 PHONE 308 995 4495 1 800 562 1373 ALLMAND FAX 308 995 5887 ALLMAND PARTS FAX 308 995 4883 NIGHT LITE SERIES NIGHT LITE 80025542 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 2: ... tow chains Check the outriggers and jacks to make sure they operate properly Inspect the light assemblies for damage and test for proper operation Inspect the electrical wiring for signs of damage Check the ground rod cable and the ground lug Make sure they are clean undam aged and functional Inspect the tires to ensure good condition and proper inflation Check oil fuel coolant levels and hydraul...

Page 3: ...ERATION 7 9 HYDRAULIC LIFT MAST OPERATION 10 12 VERTICAL TOWER ADJUSTMENTS 13 MANUAL WINCH MAST OPERATION 14 SPECIFICATIONS 15 17 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 18 19 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 19 20 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS 22 31 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 32 TROUBLESHOOTING 33 LIMITED WARRANTY 34 TABLE OF CONTENTS N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 4: ...dealer for clarification before operation INTRODUCTION The purpose of the SAFETY INFORMATION SYMBOL shown below is to attract your spe cial attention to safety related information contained in the text DANGER WARNING CAUTION FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH SAFETY RELATED INFORMATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO OPERATOR OR OTHERS IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF THIS INFORMATIO...

Page 5: ...00663 ELECTRIC AND OR HYDRAULIC WINCH VERTICAL TOWER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PART NO 090002 Location Light bar cover PART NO 101404 Location On left front and right side of tower section 1 PART NO 090161 Location Right hand side of electric winch cover PART NO 090179 Location Inside left hand door panel PART NO 090160 Location On pintle hitch PART NO 090005 Location Inside left hand door panel 1012...

Page 6: ...ide left hand door panel PART NO 090084 Location AC control panel PART NO 090162 Location On ballast access cover PART NO 090133 Location Inside left hand panel below ground lug PART NO 090159 Location Above battery on tower support inside enclosure PART NO 090474 Location Right side panel on manual winch models PART NO 100247 Location Inside left hand door panel above winch switch N o t f o r R e...

Page 7: ...S CHECK FOR OVERHEAD OB STRUCTIONS BEFORE RAISING AND LOWERING MAST ALLOW 35 CLEAR ANCE AVOID ALL OVERHEAD ELECTRI CAL WIRES TO PREVENT INSTABILITY AND HELP ENSURE SAFE OPERATION ALWAYS PROVIDE PROPER GROUND SUPPORT BEFORE RAISING MAST TO SET UP TOWER AND RAISE LIGHTS 1 Extend both side outrigger jacks rear jack and tongue jack to stabilize and level the trailer NOTE Jacks should be placed only on...

Page 8: ...he park pin by twisting on the park pin ring until the plunger is released and the pin engages the hole in the light bar SAFETY WARNING 6 Operate the electric winch switch to the up position to raise tower to the de sired height 7 If lights need to be adjusted for better lighting of the work zone after raising the tower lower the tower using the down switch position and make desired adjust ments t...

Page 9: ...should run but the tower should not move At this time the clutch nut should be loose enough to let the clutch slip if not back off the clutch nut just enough so the clutch does slip 4 Start the clutch nut setting procedure by making a slight tightening adjustment until the tower starts to rise 5 The tower may again stall even while the winch continues to run If so lower the tower and make another ...

Page 10: ...GHTS 1 Extend both side outrigger jacks rear jack and tongue jack to stabilize and level the trailer NOTE Jacks should be placed only on firm footing BEFORE RAISING MAST VISU ALLY INSPECT EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE OR WEAR FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL OPERAT ING PARTS BY STUDYING THIS MANUAL OBSERVE ALL CAU TION DECALS LOCATED ON EQUIPMENT SAFETY WARNING SAFETY WARNING THE ...

Page 11: ...e plunger is released and the pin engages the hole in the light bar SAFETY WARNING 6 Operate the hydraulic lift switch to the up position to raise tower to the de sired height 7 If lights need to be adjusted for better lighting of the work zone after raising the tower lower the tower using the down switch position and make desired adjust ments to the light bar and light fixtures Raise the tower in...

Page 12: ...power unit with the motor up plug the right hand or DN port Jog the motor until oil flows from the left hand or UP port If oil does not flow from the UP port reverse the wire leads on the motor and repeat The pump is now primed Connect the hose or tubing to the UP port and tighten Connect the other hose end to the blind end of a fully retracted hydraulic cylinder With the hose fitting loose operat...

Page 13: ...and engage the park pin by twisting on the park pin ring until the plunger is released and the pin engages the hole in the light bar 5 Reposition the lamp fixtures for transport by pulling them down into the lowest position and face the fixtures toward the center of the trailer 6 Remove ground rod from earth Disconnect wire from ground lug and secure in trailer 7 Raise jacks and rear stand retract...

Page 14: ...ow plug cold start as sist as standard equipment NOTE See the appropriate section of this manual for cold weather starting instructions or consult the Operators Manual for your particular engine application Horsepower ratings are established in accordance with Society of Automotive Engineers Small Engine Test Code J1349 GROSS N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 15: ... use alternative fuel because its quality is unknown or it may be inferior in quality and kerosene which is very low in cetane rating adversely effects the engine Refer to the Kubota CAT or Isuzu Operators Manual for more detailed fuel requirements KUBOTA LUBRICATION CHART CAT LUBRICATION CHART LOMBARDINI LUBRICATION CHART SPECIFICATIONS N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 16: ...ches full extension or is fully retracted STABILIZERS The three point outrigger design consists of two retractable side outriggers and a tongue jack FLOOD LIGHT ASSEMBLY The flood light assembly consists of four 1250 watt lamp fixtures sealed for all weather use TOWING INSTRUCTIONS Before towing the Night Lite Pro the trailer should be inspected visually to insure that the following operations hav...

Page 17: ...he starter pinion and flywheel ring gear may clash resulting in damage to the starter or flywheel ring gear NOTE If the starter does not turn the engine over stop cranking immediately Do not make further attempts to start the engine until the condition is corrected See your local Kubota CAT or Lombar dini Engine Service Dealer for trouble analysis STARTING INSTRUCTIONS COLD WEATHER STARTING KUBOTA...

Page 18: ...coolant temperature condition occur the temperature sending unit breaks the circuit between the battery and the fuel solenoid allowing the spring load to immediately move the fuel control to the shut off position STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine turn the ignition switch to the off position this breaks the circuit between the battery and the fuel solenoid allowing the spring load to immediate...

Page 19: ...rial number stamped on the engine block just below the exhaust manifold see illustration below The CAT engines have the serial number stamped on the right side of the engine block just ahead of the first cylinder see illustration below The LOMBARDINI engine has the serial num SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 20: ...bota CLOSE UP 1 Ignition On switch Must be in ON position to start engine 2 Engine Start Button NOTE Release button as soon as engine fires 3 Glow Plug Preheat Button 4 Engine Function Indicator Lights come on when there is a fault 5 Hour Meter shows the total elapsed hours of engine operation 5 FIG 1b CONTROL PANEL CAT 1 Breaker Switch Controls lights 1 and 2 2 Breaker Switch Controls lights 3 an...

Page 21: ...Down Switch CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS FIG 1c A C D C CONTROL PANEL Lom bardini 1 Breaker Switch Controls lights 1 and 2 2 Breaker Switch Controls lights 3 and 4 3 Hour Meter Shows the total elapsed hours of engine operation 4 Key Switch Turn key clockwise one click to activate the glow plugs 5 Glow Plug Lamp NOTE Release key as soon as the engine fires FIG 1b Lombardini FIG 3 FIG 3 BALLAST PANEL 1 T...

Page 22: ...ical ground as required by local state or national electrical code FIG 5A ENGINE COMPONENT IDENTI FICATION KUBOTA 1 Water temp switch 2 Alternator 3 Starter 4 Air cleaner 5 Oil Pressure Switch 1 4 2 5 3 FIG 5B FIG 5B ENGINE COMPONENT IDENTI FICATION KUBOTA 1 Oil fill 2 Glow plugs 3 Fuel solenoid 4 Fuel filter 5 Oil filter 1 5 4 3 2 FIG 5C 1 FIG 5C ENGINE COMPONENT IDENTI FICATION KUBOTA 1 Fuel fil...

Page 23: ...FI CATION KUBOTA 1 Water temp switch 2 Alternator 3 Starter 4 Air cleaner FIG 6A FIG 6C ENGINE COMPONENT IDENTIFI CATION LOMBARDINI 1 Muffler 2 Alternator 3 Oil Filter 4 Air cleaner not shown FIG 6C CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS 2 1 2 4 3 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 24: ...TION CAT cont d 1 Oil fill 2 Glow plugs 3 Fuel solenoid 4 Fuel pump 5 Fuel filter 6 Oil filter FIG 7C FIG 7A FIG 7A FIG 7C ENGINE COMPONENT IDENTI FICATION LOMBARDINI cont d 1 Air Cleaner 2 Starter 3 Fuel pump 4 Fuel filter 5 Cooling Fan CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS 3 2 1 4 5 6 1 6 4 5 2 3 1 4 5 2 3 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 25: ...Kubota Open illustrated valve 1 in engine oil pan to drain oil from engine FIG 8a FIG 8b REMOTE OIL DRAIN LOCATION 1 Remote oil drain valve CAT Open illustrated valve 1 in engine oil pan to drain oil from engine FIG 8c REMOTE OIL DRAIN LOCATION 1 Remote oil drain valve Lombardini Open illustrated valve in engine oil pan to drain oil from engine FIG 8c FIG 8b CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS 1 1 1 N o t f o...

Page 26: ...let FIG 9 REAR OUTRIGGERS 1 Jack Handle Crank handle to raise or lower foot of jack to level trailer 2 Jack Pin Pull to allow jack to rotate 3 Outrigger Storage Latch Retains outriggers while in the stored or travel mode Be sure outrigger jack and outriggers are securely latched before towing 32 33 35 34 3 2 1 3 2 1 SAFETY WARNING N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 27: ...ower vertical mast shown with safety cover 2 Manual Winch Handle FIG 11a MANUAL WINCH 1 Manual Winch Used to raise and lower vertical mast shown with safety cover 2 Manual Winch Handle 2 1 2 1 FIG 11 FIG 11a FIG 11b 11c HYDRAULIC TOWER 1 Hydraulic Pump Used to raise and lower hydraulic lift vertical mast 2 Hydraulic Cylinder Used to raise and lower hydraulic lift vertical mast FIG 11b FIG 11c 1 2 ...

Page 28: ...1 Electric Winch Used to raise and lower vertical mast shown without safety cover for clarity 2 Breaker Switches for outlets 1 1 2 1 FIG 12b ELECTRIC WINCH 1 Safety Cover Installed right sideview CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 29: ... FIG 15 LIFTING ATTACHMENT POINTS 1 Forklift Lifting Pockets Used to lift light tower using forklift to ease loading and unloading 1 1 FIG 14 Tower Cord Reel Location 1 Cord Reel FIG 13 Electric Relay Assembly 1 Relays Kubota Only FIG 13 FIG 14 FIG 15 4 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 30: ...ght leads to light bar at these female receptacles when provided 1 FIG 16 Vertical Tower 1 Seven Section Vertical Tower 2 Light Mounting Locations Mount lights here for use during operation 3 Light connector sockets optional attach light leads to light bar at these female receptacles when provided FIG 18 Tower Limit Switch Assembly Electric Only 1 Tower Limit Switch 2 Tower Limit Switch Housing FI...

Page 31: ...e sure it is properly secured Check hydraulic fluid level Service intervals shown below have been established for operation under normal conditions Where equip ment is operated under severe conditions very dusty extreme heat or cold etc affected items should be serviced more frequently KUBOTA CAT ONLY LOMBARDINI ONLY N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 32: ...RATOR AND BAL LAST ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS UNLESS YOU UNDERSTAND AND ARE QUALIFIED TO WORK ON SUCH SYSTEMS SAFETY WARNING For engine and generator troubleshooting see engine and generator manuals or contact your dealer TROUBLESHOOTING N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 33: ...g of these goods or other use beyond normal demonstration of same shall be deemed to be in use by an original purchaser and all warranty periods shall commence at the time of such use During the warranty period any defective goods or parts hereof shall be repaired or replaced at manufacturer s discretion In the event it is necessary to return such goods or parts to the factory all transportation c...

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