Owner’s Manual for MLT3060M-K Light Tower iii
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
General Hazards ..................................................2
Explosion and Fire Hazards ................................2
Trailer Hazards .....................................................2
Electrical Hazards ................................................3
Battery Hazards ...................................................3
Fuel Hazards ........................................................4
Engine Safety .......................................................4
Operating Safety ..................................................4
Positioning the Unit .....................................................4
Starting the Unit ...........................................................4
Raising and Lowering the Mast ...................................5
Service Safety ......................................................5
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
Unit Dimensions ................................................14
Unit Serial Number Locations ..........................15
Component Locations .......................................16
Control Panel .....................................................17
Control Panel Features and Functions ......................18
PowerZone–DLA (If Equipped) .........................19
Controller Features and Functions ............................19
Operator Screens ......................................................20
Section 3: Operation
Light Tower Setup .............................................25
Prestart Checklist .............................................. 26
Raising the Mast ................................................ 26
Starting the Unit ................................................ 27
Preparing for Start-Up (with PowerZone
Controller, If Equipped) .................................... 28
Select AUTO or MANUAL Mode ...............................28
Manually Starting the Unit ................................ 28
Light Operation .................................................. 29
Light Operation (With PowerZone Controller, If
Equipped) ........................................................... 29
Engine Derating ................................................. 29
Wet Stacking ...................................................... 30
Customer Convenience Outlets ....................... 30
Shutting Down the Unit ..................................... 30
Shutting Down the Unit (with PowerZone
Controller, If Equipped) .................................... 30
Automatic Shutdown .................................................30
Lower Radiator Hose Heater (If Equipped) ..... 30
Spark Arrester (If Equipped) ............................ 31
Lowering the Mast ............................................. 31
Removing the Lights for Transportation ......... 31
Towing the Unit ................................................. 31
Tying the Unit Down .......................................... 32
Lifting the Unit ................................................... 32
Section 4: Maintenance
Emissions Information ...................................... 33
Daily Walk-Around Inspection ......................... 33
General Maintenance ........................................ 33
Preparing for Service .................................................33
Cleaning the Unit .......................................................33
Inspecting the Unit .....................................................33
Basic Maintenance Schedule ........................... 34
Resetting the Maintenance Alarms
(If Equipped) ...................................................... 37
Winch Use, Operation and Maintenance ......... 37
Prior to Use ...............................................................37
Operation ...................................................................37
Maintenance ..............................................................37
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