TOWING INSTRUCTIONS
4108AN
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PRIOR TO TOWING THE LIGHT
TOWER
UNIT
THIS
MANUAL
SHOULD
BE
READ
AND
UNDERSTOOD.
THE LIGHT TOWER HAS A GROSS
VEHICLE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF UP
TO 1700 KGS. ENSURE THAT THE
TOWING VEHICLE AND TOW BAR
ARE RATED TO TOW A VEHICLE OF
THIS WEIGHT SAFELY.
The standard tow coupling is 2 inch
51mm ball type. Others are available
as an option on request. The light
tower uses an hydraulic overriding
brake mechanism. You should make
sure you understand the operation
of this mechanism prior to use.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY ENGAGE
THE
OVERRIDING
BRAKE
MECHANISM COULD CAUSE THE
VEHICLE
TO
GET
OUT
OF
CONTROL AND CAUSE DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
Prior to Towing
!
Ensure that machine is shut down,
the mast correctly stowed and
access doors closed.
!
Retract and stow the three rear
outriggers.
!
Ensure the extendable tow bar is
extended and locked.
!
Ensure that the transport leg is
pinned in the up position.
!
Attach the Light Tower to the
towing vehicle and ensure ball
coupling is locked in.
!
Attach the safety chain.
!
Connect and test the lights
including turn indicators and brake
lights.
!
Disconnect the hand brake by
unlocking and swinging the toothed
ratchet up and towards the rear.
!
Swing the front jack up into the
horizontal stowed position.
!
!
Ensure that the overriding brake
lockout lever is swung up to allow
brakes to work.
NOTE:
For reversing the unit the
overiding brake lockout lever may
need to be swung down to prevent
brakes being applied when
reversing.
!
Move off slowly and apply the
brake gently to test the coupling
and brake action.
Handbrake
Handbrake
Lock
Coupling
!
Overriding Brake
Lockout Lever
