First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual
Operating Instructions
Part No. 1266664 RL4 Vertical Mast 37
Towing
1 CAUTION: SHUT ENGINE OFF BEFORE
MOVING THE LIGHT TOWER! Failure to do
so can cause severe engine/radiator
damage and WILL NOT BE COVERED
UNDER WARRANTY!
2 Rotate the light bar perpendicular to the
tongue of the machine and tighten the
T-handle, into the notch, to secure and align
the arrows.
3 Fully lower the mast to the stowed position.
4 Make sure the covers are closed and secured.
5 Retract the outrigger leveling jacks and pull the
spring pins, on each jack, rotate and secure
them into the horizontal travel position.
6 Pull the spring pins on each outrigger and slide
them into the stowed and secured position.
7 Raise the tongue of the machine by turning the
tongue jack handle.
8 Position the transport vehicle under the
coupler on the tongue of the machine.
9 Open the latch on the coupler.
10 Turn the tongue jack handle to lower the
tongue.
11 Close the latch on the coupler.
12 Turn the tongue jack handle to raise the jack
wheel. Pull the spring pin on the tongue jack
and rotate and secure it into the horizontal
travel position.
13 Attach safety chains. Chains should be
crossed below hitch.
14 Connect and test the trailer lights.
Towing Information
Driving a vehicle/trailer combination is
different from driving a vehicle alone.
Inspect all connections at each stop.
All tires must be properly inflated. Do not
overinflate the tires. Tire pressures go up during
driving. Checking the tire pressure when the tires
are warm will give you an inaccurate pressure
reading.
Increase the distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front of you to twice the normal
following distance when towing a trailer. Allow
more following distance in adverse weather.
Slow down for downgrades and shift your
transmission into a lower gear.
Slow down for curves, adverse weather,
hazardous road conditions, road construction,
towing vehicle limitations and expressway exits.
Heavy winds, excessive speed, load shifting or
passing vehicles can cause a trailer to sway while
driving. If this occurs, do not brake, speed up or
turn the steering wheel. Turning the steering wheel
or applying the brakes can cause the vehicle and
trailer to jackknife. Let up on the gas pedal and
keep the steering wheel straight.
If the vehicle and/or trailer travels off the paved
road, hold the steering wheel firmly and let up on
the gas pedal. Apply the brakes carefully and
gradually. Do not turn sharply. Slow down to under
25 mph / 40 km/h. Gradually turn the steering
wheel to get back on the road. Proceed with
caution when entering traffic.
When passing other vehicles, be sure to leave
enough room for the extra length of the trailer. You
will need to go much farther beyond the passed
vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Avoid sudden movements when turning.
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