Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing
Inspections
26 RL4 Vertical Mast Part No. 1266664
14 Rotate the mast clockwise and then
counterclockwise as far as it will go in either
direction.
Result: The mast should rotate smoothly and
easily in both directions.
15 Rotate the mast to line up the arrows on the
front of the mast.
16 Tighten the T-handle to secure the mast.
17 Attempt to rotate the mast in both directions.
Result: The mast should not rotate.
18 Begin lowering the mast to the stowed position
by turning the winch handle counterclockwise.
Result: No clicking sound should be heard
when the winch handle is turned.
Test Machine Functions
(models with optional electric winch)
By raising and lowering the mast back to the
stowed position, the following functions will be
tested: winch, mast extension and mast
rotation.
19 Move the raise/lower switch up until the mast
raises approximately 2 feet / 60 cm.
Result: The mast sections should raise
smoothly, free of hesitation or binding.
20 Release the raise/lower switch.
Result: The winch brake should hold the mast.
21 Continue to raise the mast until the mast
reaches full vertical position.
Result: The mast should raise smoothly, free
of hesitation or binding.
22 Turn the T-handle to release the mast rotation
lock.
23 Rotate the mast clockwise and then
counterclockwise as far as it will go in either
direction.
Result: The mast should rotate smoothly and
easily in both directions.
24 Rotate the mast to line up the arrows on the
front of the mast.
25 Tighten the T-handle to secure the mast.
26 Attempt to rotate the mast in both directions.
Result: The mast should not rotate.
27 Move the raise/lower switch down until the
mast is in the fully retracted position.
Result: The mast should lower smoothly, free
of hesitation or binding.
Test the Lights
28 Make sure the circuit breakers and the light
switches are in the off position.
Note: Be sure the lamp fixture connections are
properly tightened before turning the lights on.
29 Start the engine. See Starting the Engine in
the Operating Instructions section.
30 Turn the main circuit breakers to the on
position.
31 Turn the light switches to the on position.
Result: The lights should come on.
Note: It can take up to 20 minutes for the lights to
reach full intensity. If the lights are turned off and
turned back on while they are still warm, they will
not light up again for 20-30 minutes.
Note: Make sure the circuit breaker and the light
switches are turned off before shutting down the
engine.