Fueling The Unit; Operating The Unit - Allmand MAXI-LITE Manual Del Operario

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Fueling The Unit

Two fuel tanks are located inside the engine compartment,
one on each side of the unit, each with a filler cap.
To fuel
• Open the engine compartment access doors to access
the fuel tanks.
• Open the filler cap(s).
• Add fuel as needed. Refer to the engine
operator's manual for fuel recommendations.
See Specifications for fuel capacity.
NOTICE
Diesel fuel only. Use of gasoline could result in engine
damage.
NOTICE
Pressurized fueling is not allowed.
Low Fuel Strobe Light (Select Models)
When the level of the fuel tanks falls below 1/8 full, the strobe
light will start flashing.

Operating The Unit

Before Operating
1. Perform pre-operation checks. See Pre-Operation
Checklist.
2. Make sure the unit is set up properly at the work site.
See Operation - Setting Up The Unit.
Operating The Engine
To start the engine
Key-Start models
1. Turn the key switch (D, Figure 18) to PREHEAT. Hold for
10 seconds.
2. Turn the key switch past RUN to START.
3. Once the engine starts, release the key switch; it will
automatically return to RUN.
Note: The hourmeter (C, Figure 18) indicates the total hours
of engine operation.
NOTICE
Do not operate the starter for longer than 10 seconds. Wait
30 seconds between starting attempts. Failure to do so
could result in starter damage.
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A Interior Light - Turns on lights inside engine compartment
B Tower Lift Switch - see Operation - Raising And Lowering The
Light Tower
C Hourmeter
D Key Switch
LSC models
1. Set the LSC mode switch (C, Figure 19) to ON.
2. See the separate LSC Manual for operation of the LSC
unit (D, Figure 19).
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A Interior Light - Turns on lights inside engine compartment
B Tower Lift Switch (Hydraulic - see Operation - Raising And
Lowering The Light Tower
C LSC Mode Switch
D LSC Unit
Deep Sea models
1. Set the Deep Sea mode switch (C, Figure 20) to ON.
2. See the separate LSC Manual for operation of the LSC
unit (D, Figure 20).
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