Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower iii
Section 1: Introduction and Safety
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
General Hazards ..................................................2
Electrical Hazards ................................................2
Battery Hazards ...................................................3
Fuel Hazards ........................................................3
Explosion and Fire Hazards ................................3
Engine Safety .......................................................4
Operating Safety ..................................................4
Positioning the Unit .....................................................4
Starting the Unit ...........................................................4
Raising and Lowering the Mast ...................................5
Service Safety ......................................................5
Trailer Hazards .....................................................6
Towing Safety ......................................................6
Hitch and Coupling ......................................................6
Running Lights ............................................................6
Wheels and Tires ........................................................6
Safe Towing Techniques .............................................6
Reporting Trailer Safety Defects ........................6
Safety and Operating Decals ..............................7
Section 2: General Information
Specifications ....................................................13
Serial Number Locations ..................................14
Unit Dimensions ...............................................14
Component Locations .......................................15
Control Panel .....................................................16
Controller ............................................................17
Controller Features and Functions ............................17
Accessing the Operator Menu ...................................18
Navigating Within the Operator Menu .......................18
Setting Light Sensor ..................................................18
Setting the Timer .......................................................19
Setting the Clock .......................................................19
Resetting Maintenance Alarms .................................19
Fuel Recommendations .................................... 20
Engine Oil Recommendations ......................... 20
Coolant Recommendations .............................. 20
Section 3: Operation
Operation Configuration ................................... 21
Adding Fuel ........................................................ 22
Adding Engine Oil ............................................. 22
Adding Engine Coolant ..................................... 22
Light Tower Setup ............................................. 23
Prestart Checklist .............................................. 24
Raising the Mast ................................................ 24
Start Procedure ................................................. 25
Lowering the Mast ............................................. 25
Customer Convenience Receptacles .............. 25
Engine Derating ................................................. 26
Shutting Down the Unit ..................................... 26
Towing the Unit ................................................. 26
Lifting the Unit ................................................... 27
Tying Down the Unit .......................................... 27
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