Allmand NIGHT-LITE NL5000 Manual Del Operario página 13

2. Unfold the crank handle (C, Figure 6).
To lower the tongue jack (raise the front of the trailer)
• Turn the jack handle clockwise (D, Figure 6) to lower the
jack foot (E) and raise the front of the light tower trailer.
To raise the tongue jack (lower the front of the trailer)
• Turn the jack handle counter-clockwise (F, Figure 6) to
raise the jack foot (G) and lower the front of the light
tower trailer.
To retract the tongue jack
1. Be sure the trailer tongue is locked in the towing position.
See Trailer Tongue.
2. Use an appropriate means to support the trailer tongue.
WARNING
Retracting the tongue jack without supporting the trailer
tongue could result in death or serious injury. Always be
sure the trailer tongue is safely supported by appropriate
means prior to retracting the tongue jack.
3. Fully raise the tongue jack.
4. Fold the crank handle (H, Figure 6).
5. Pull the lock lever (A, Figure 6), rotate the tongue jack
into the transport position (I), and release the lock lever.
Make sure the lock lever engages the locking hole and is
secure.
F
H
I
G
Figure 6
Using The Trailer Coupler
The light tower trailer is equipped with a heavy duty SAE
trailer coupler for a 2-inch (50,8mm) ball hitch. The trailer
coupler is rated for a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
D
C
A
B
E
of 3500 pounds (1589 kg). The coupler complies with SAE
J684 and VESC V-5 standards.
To couple the trailer to the tow vehicle
1. Pull up on the locking trigger (A, Figure 7), and lift the
locking lever (B, shown lifted).
2. Adjust the coupler to the hitch ball (F, Figure 7) by push-
ing the channel lock (D) up, away from the adjusting nut
(E).
3. Tighten the adjusting nut by turning the nut clockwise,
or loosen by turning counter-clockwise. Proper adjust-
ment is obtained when the coupler is as tight as possible
on the ball and the locking lever can still be opened and
closed.
NOTE: Check adjustment frequently and tighten the
adjusting nut as necessary.
4. Check to be sure the hitch ball is completely engaged in
the coupler socket (C, Figure 7).
5. Push the locking lever down into the locked position.
Insert the locking pin (G, Figure 7) into the hole in the
locking lever, or use a padlock for added security.
6. Check to be sure the coupler is securely attached to the
ball hitch.
To uncouple the trailer from the tow vehicle
1. Remove the locking pin (or padlock, if used) from the
hole in the locking lever.
2. Pull up on the locking trigger, and lift the locking lever.
C
D
F
Figure 7
Light Tower Trailer Weight
WARNING
Towing the light tower trailer when it is loaded beyond the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) could result in death
or serious injury. Always maintain a gross vehicle weight
less than the GVWR stated on the serial plate and in the
Specifications section of this manual.
B
A
E
G
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