Operation
Safety
Before operating the light tower, read and be familiar
with this instruction manual.
Read and follow all safety instructions (see page
4
).
Control panels
The light tower control panel comprises:
• Circuit breakers for engaging power
• An electrical receptacle for powering external
equipment (Option)
• An hour meter to track engine use
• Key switch for starting and stopping the engine
and a glow-plug indicator for the engine’s start
coil
• For engine operating instructions. (See page 1
4
)
• Do not overload machine with socket. Turn off
some lamps if you need more power
Figure 3.1 Control panel for units with manual
winches
A - Main circuit breaker/power switch
B - Lamp circuit breakers/power switches
C - Electrical receptacle and breaker for external
power
D - Engine key switch and glow-plug indicator (some
engine models only)
E - Hour meter
Towing and hoisting
Before towing
Before towing, prepare the light tower as follows.
1. Lower the light tower:
a
Verify the light tower mast is in the down position
(see Figure 3.2). To lower the tower, see page 1
3
.
b
If necessary, attach a red flag to the top of the
mast.
2. Check tires, wheels, and lights:
a
Check tires for wear. Replace worn tires.
b
Verify tires are fully inflated to the proper
pressure.
c
Verify that all wheel lugs are in place and
tightened. Do not tow the trailer if a wheel lug is
missing.
d Ensure the trailer brake lights, taillights, and
directional (turn) indicators are hooked up and
functioning properly.
3. Check the tow hitch and safety chains:
a Ensure the tow hitch and coupling on the tow
vehicle are rated for weight equal to or greater
than the trailer’s gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR). The GVWR is displayed on the light
tower vehicle identification tag.
b Inspect the tow hitch and coupling for wear and
damage. Replace or repair if necessary.
c Verify the rear and side levelling jacks are in the
up position, the outriggers are contracted, and all
are secured with their locking pins.
d Use the drawbar-mounted jack to raise the front of
the trailer and set the tow hitch on the tow vehicle.
Ensure the tow hitch is properly engaged and
locked.
e Raise, rotate, and lock the front jack in the up
position.
CAUTION
Do not run unit with door opened.
Larson Electronics, LLC
Phone: (800) 369-6671
Fax: (903) 498-3364
www.larsonelectronics.com
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