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3.3 Performing Daily Inspection
Procedure
Inspect the following items daily.
Check for fluid leaks.
Check fluid levels.
Inspect condition of electrical cords.
Check that winch cables are in good condition.
Check that the vertical mast locking pin and its spring are
secured, aligned, and operating properly.
Changing
engine oil
CAUTION
Personal injury or equipment damage hazards.
Do not use Light Tower if electrical cord insulation is cut or worn
through.
Do not use a winch cable that is kinked or starting to unravel.
Do not operate engine if oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick.
Keep the oil level within the crosshatch pattern or FULL mark
on the dipstick.
3.4 Checking Engine Coolant
When
After initial filling of radiator, maintain proper level in overflow bottle
daily.
Prerequisites
Engine is cold
Engine is shut off
Radiator cap is cool enough to touch with bare hands.
3.5 Cleaning Air Filter Element
When
Clean the air filter element every 100 hours.
Procedure
Follow the procedure below to clean the air filter element.
1. Remove the cover
from the air filter housing.
2. Remove the air filter element.
3. To clean the air filter element, lightly tap on a hard surface to
eliminate all excess dirt. Do not blow the paper with
compressed air to clean.
Change engine oil after first 50 hours of operation and every 250 hours
thereafter. See
Changing Engine Oil
and refer to the engine manufacturer’s
operator’s manual for lubrication specifications.
WARNING
Burn hazard. Pressurized coolant can cause serious burns.
Only remove radiator cap when it is cool enough to touch
with bare hands.
MAINTENANCE
