Allmand MAXI-LITE - Transporting and Towing

Not for
Reproduction
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WARNING
Electrocution hazard
• Operating the unit with cut, worn or bare electrical
wiring could result in death or serious injury. Repair
or replace damaged wiring before operating the light
tower.
k. Engine
• Check for leaks or other signs of wear or
damage. Repair as needed.
• Check the air cleaner to be sure it is firmly
attached, and that the air cleaner seals and
hose clamps are properly secured. Check the air
cleaner element. Replace if necessary.
l. Light Tower
• Check for worn or frayed cables, hydraulic leaks,
etc. Repair as needed.
• Check and adjust the hydraulic fluid level.
SeeMaintenance-Hydraulic Pump.
m. Tower Lights
• Check for broken lenses, bulbs, etc. Repair or
replace as needed.
4. Check and adjust fluid levels.
a. Engine Oil
• Refer to the engine operator's manual for oil
recommendations, capacity, and procedures.
NOTICE
Operating engine without oil will cause engine damage.
b. Engine Coolant
• Refer to the engine operator's manual for coolant
recommendations, capacity, and procedures.
NOTICE
Operating engine without coolant will cause engine
damage.
c. Fuel
• SeeOperation-Fueling The Unitfor fuel tank
location, capacity, and fueling procedures.
Transporting
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Operating the equipment without proper training could
result in death or serious injury. Never allow anyone to
operate the equipment without proper training.
Before transporting, readSafety.
Preparing For Work Site Delivery
Prepare the unit for delivery to the work site, especially if it
has been stored or idle for a period of time.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Operating or transporting a machine with worn,
damaged or missing parts can result in death or serious
injury. Always replace worn, damaged or missing parts
promptly. Do not operate or transport this machine
until all worn, damaged or missing parts have been
replaced, and proper operation of the machine has
been verified.
1. Perform all pre-operation checks. SeePre-Operation
Checklist.
2. Run the engine through a startup and shutdown cycle
to verify operation. SeeOperation-Operating The
Engine. Also refer to the engine operator's manual.
3. Raise and lower the light tower to verify operation.
SeeOperation-Raising And Lowering The Light
Tower.
4. Turn the tower lights on and off to verify operation.
SeeOperation-Operating The Tower Lights.
Preparing For Transport
1. Shut down the tower lights. SeeOperation-Operating
The Tower Lights.
2. Shut down the engine. SeeOperation-Operating The
Engine. Also refer to the engine operator's manual
3. Lower the light tower and adjust the tower lights into
the transport position. SeeOperation-Raising And
Lowering The Light TowerandOperation-Adjusting
The Tower Lights.
WARNING
Tip Hazard
• Failure to lower the light tower into the transport
position before transporting could result in death or
serious injury. Always lower the light tower into the
transport position before transporting.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
• Handling the tower lights while hot could result in
serious injury. Allow lights to cool before handling or
use heat-resistant gloves.
4. Retract the outriggers and stabilizer jacks.
SeeOperation-Using The Outriggers & Stabilizer
Jacks.
5. Close and lock all access doors.