I.
Engine
•
Check for leaks or other signs of wear or
damage. Repair as needed.
•
Check the air cleaner to be sure it is
firmly attached, and that the air cleaner
seals and hose clamps are properly
secured. Check the air cleaner element.
Replace if necessary.
J. Light tower
•
Check for worn or frayed cables,
hydraulic leaks, etc. Repair as needed.
•
Check and adjust the hydraulic fluid level
(hydraulic (vertical) tower models only).
See Maintenance - Hydraulic Pump.
K. Tower lights
•
Check for broken lenses, bulbs, etc.
Repair or replace as needed.
4. Check and adjust fluid levels.
A. Engine oil
•
Refer to the engine operator's manual
for oil recommendations, capacity, and
procedures.
NOTICE
Operating engine without oil will cause engine
damage.
B. Engine coolant
•
Refer to the engine operator's manual for
coolant recommendations, capacity, and
procedures.
NOTICE
Operating engine without coolant will cause engine
damage.
C. Fuel
•
See Operation - Fueling The Unit for
fuel tank location, capacity, and fueling
procedures.
Transporting
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
Operating the equipment without proper training could
result in death or serious injury. Never allow anyone to
operate the equipment without proper training.
Before transporting, read Safety.
Preparing For Work Site Delivery
Prepare the unit for delivery to the work site, especially if
it has been stored or idle for a period of time.
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WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
Operating or transporting a machine with worn, damaged
or missing parts can result in death or serious injury.
Always replace worn, damaged or missing parts promptly.
Do not operate or transport this machine until all worn,
damaged or missing parts have been replaced, and
proper operation of the machine has been verified.
1. Perform all pre-operation checks. See Pre-Operation
Checklist.
2. Run the engine through a startup and shutdown cycle
to verify operation. See Operation - Operating The
Engine. Also refer to the engine operator's manual.
3. Raise and lower the light tower to verify operation.
See Operation - Raising And Lowering The Light
Tower.
4. Turn the tower lights on and off to verify operation.
See Operation - Operating The Tower Lights.
Preparing For Transport
1. Shut down the tower lights. See Operation -
Operating The Tower Lights.
2. Shut down the engine. See Operation - Operating
The Engine. Also refer to the engine operator's
manual
3. Lower the light tower and adjust the tower lights into
the transport position. See Operation - Raising
And Lowering The Light Tower and Operation -
Adjusting The Tower Lights.
WARNING
Tip Hazard
Failure to lower the light tower into the transport position
before transporting could result in death or serious injury.
Always lower the light tower into the transport position
before transporting.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Handling the tower lights while hot could result in serious
injury. Allow lights to cool before handling or use heat-
resistant gloves.
4. Retract the outriggers and stabilizer jacks. See
Operation - Using The Outriggers & Stabilizer
Jacks.
5. Close and lock all access doors.
Towing
Maximum highway speed is 65 mph (105 km/h).
Maximum off- highway speed is 10 mph (16 km/h). Do
not exceed these speed limits.
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