MULTIQUIP GloBug GB4000, Operation And Parts Manual

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PAGE 10 —GB4000 BALLOON LIGHT• OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL —REV. #1 (02/25/14)
FUEL SAFETY

DONOT start theenginenear spilledfuel or combustible
fluids. Diesel fuel is extremely flammable and its vapors
can cause an explosion if ignited.

ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from
sparks and open flames.

ALWAYS use extreme caution when working with
flammable
liquids.

DO NOT fill the fuel tank while the engine is running
or hot.

DO NOT overfill tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it
comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from
the ignition system.

Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated
areas and away fromsparks and flames.

NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.

DO NOT smoke around or near the
equipment. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a
hot engine.
TOWING SAFETY —LIGHTTOWER

Checkwithyour local countyor statesafety
towing regulations, in addition to meeting
Department of Transportation (DOT)
SafetyTowingRegulations,
beforetowing
your light tower.

In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while
transporting the light tower on public roads, ALWAYS
make sure the trailer that supports the light tower and
the towing vehicle are mechanically sound and in good
operating condition.

ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.

Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle
are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer “gross
vehicle weight rating.”
SAFETY INFORMATION

ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER
towa trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc.

Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and
trailer. Trailer tires should be i
nflated to 50 psi cold.
Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.

ALWAYS makesurethetrailer isequippedwitha safety
chain.

ALWAYS properlyattachtrailer’ssafetychainstotowing
vehicle.

ALWAYS make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake and trailer lights are connected and
working properly.

DOT Requirements include the following:
• Connect and test electric brake operation.
• Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie
wraps.

The maximum speed for highway towing is 55 MPH
( 86 km/h ) unless posted otherwise. Recommended off-
road towing is not to exceed 15 MPH ( 24 km/h )or less
depending on type of terrain.

Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.Thiscancauseskidding,
or jack-knifing. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.

Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.

Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times
when towing.

Raise and lock trailer jack stands in up position when
towing.
CAUTION
DANGER
NOTICE
ALWAYS remove and stow the GB4000 lamp fixture
prior to towing the light tower.