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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.
The light tower trailer is an SAE Class 2 trailer, with a
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as stated on the
serial plate and in the Specifications section of this
manual. Do not exceed the GVWR by attempting to carry
additional tools or equipment. Do not carry riders. See
Safety.
Towing the Light Tower Trailer
WARNING
Excessive speed when towing the trailer could result in
death or serious injury. Always maintain a safe towing
speed for road conditions. Never exceed 65 MPH (105
km/h) when towing the trailer.
WARNING
Rollover Hazard
Do not make sharp turns at high speeds when towing the
light tower trailer. This could cause the light tower trailer
to roll over, resulting in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
The rated maximum highway towing speed for the light
tower trailer is 65 MPH (105 km/h). Be sure to check your
state or province laws regarding maximum legal towing
speeds for trailers.
When towing the trailer off-highway or on rougher terrain,
the maximum towing speed is 20 MPH (32 km/h). Slower
speeds may be required for very rough terrain.
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Tow the light tower trailer with the engine and lights shut
down.
Do not carry riders.
Disconnecting the Light Tower Trailer from
the Tow Vehicle
WARNING
Crush Hazard
Attempting to move the light tower trailer by manually
pushing or pulling it could present a crush hazard
resulting in death or serious injury. Always move the trailer
withthe tow vehicle, put chocks against the wheels, and
lower the tongue jack before uncoupling the trailer from
the tow vehicle.
1. Find a firm, level and stable surface at the work site.
See Work Site Considerations in the Operation
section.
2. Move the light tower trailer into the desired position
with the tow vehicle.
3. Put chocks against the wheels on both sides of the
trailer.
4. Disconnect the trailer lighting connector from the tow
vehicle lighting connector.
5. Move the tongue jack into the operating position. See
Operating the Tongue Jack.
6. Lower the tongue jack foot to support the front of the
light tower trailer. See Operating the Tongue Jack.
7. Disconnect the trailer coupler from the tow vehicle.
See Using the Trailer Coupler.
8. Use the tongue jack to raise the trailer coupler above
the tow vehicle's hitch ball.
9. Disconnect the safety chains from the tow vehicle's
hitch frame.
10. Move the tow vehicle clear of the light tower trailer.
11. If desired, move the trailer tongue up to the park
position. See Trailer Tongue.
Transporting on a Trailer
The forklift pockets on either side of the unit can be used
as tie-down points. See Lifting the Light Tower Trailer
for forklift pocket locations.
Always fasten the light tower trailer to the transporting
trailer with chains or straps. Do not apply more than 600
pounds (272 kg) force on the chains or straps.
The truck operator is responsible for making sure the unit
is safely loaded and fastened to his transporting trailer.
Note: When transporting on a trailer, turn the light fixtures
to the rear of the unit. See Figure 8.
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