Operation
Raising and Lowering the Tower 7.3
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[en-US] | 02/2023 | 5100065071 | LTV 4L/6L | Operator’s Manual
WARNING
Electrocution hazard
► Do not position the light tower under electrical power lines.
WARNING
Tipping/falling hazard
Certain actions may cause the tower to fall or the machine to tip over.
► Do not raise the tower or operate the light tower in high winds.
► Do not touch the winch pawl while the tower is raised.
► Do not pull the vertical tower locking pin while the tower is raised.
WARNING
Personal injury hazard
Bystanders can be struck by the tower as it is being raised or lowered.
► Do not allow anyone to stand near the rear of the machine while raising
or lowering the tower.
Background
The light tower includes a telescoping winch for raising the tower.
The manual winch is an automatic brake-type winch that automatically
brakes when the handle is released. The handle must be rotated to wind in
the cable as well as to unwind the cable.
The tower and light bar can be rotated 360°. If you wish to position the light
bar so the lights illuminate to the left, to the right, or to the rear, the light bar
should be rotated when the tower is fully lowered. For further information,
see Manually Rotating the Light Bar on page 53.
Requirements
• Machine shut down
• Machine on a firm, flat surface clear of overhead wires and obstructions
• Winch cables in serviceable condition and resting properly in pulleys
• Machine leveled with all outriggers extended and locked
Raising the tower using the manual winch
1. Check the operation of the telescoping winch (1) by rotating its handle
1/4 turn clockwise (“cable in” direction). The winch pawl must engage
the winch gear teeth. When operating properly, the winch pawl makes
a “clicking” sound when its handle is rotated clockwise.
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