Transporting The Light Tower Trailer - Allmand NIGHT-LITE V Serie Manuel D'utilisation

F. Check that the safety chains are properly secured to
the light tower trailer tongue, and check the safety
chains and hooks for damage. Replace damaged
safety chains and hooks.
G. Check the condition and inflation pressure of the
tires. See Specifications .
WARNING
Towing a trailer with worn, damaged or underinflated tires
could result in death or serious injury. Always replace worn
or damaged tires promptly. Always keep tires inflated to
proper cold tire inflation pressure.
4. Check the engine oil level and replenish as necessary.
See Maintenance .
5. Check the engine cooling system and replenish as
necessary. Make sure that the coolant overflow bottle is
at least half full of coolant. See Maintenance .
6. Check the air filter for damage and replace as necessary.
Check the engine air intake system and make sure all
connections are air tight.
7. Check the battery for adequate charge. The light
tower trailer is equipped from the factory with a 12 volt
battery. Use a 12 volt battery charger to bring the battery
back to full charge. See Maintaining the Battery in
the Maintenance section.
8. If the trailer was stored with the battery disconnected,
reconnect the battery.
9. Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank.
See Engine Operation - Pre-Start Checks in
the Operation section for detailed information on
checking and adding fuel.
10. Check that the engine starts and runs properly.
See Engine Operation in the Operation section.
11. Check that each of the light fixtures illuminates
properly. See Operating the Tower Lights in
the Operation section.
12. Check the GFCI using the "Test" button. See Auxiliary
AC Outlets in the Operation section.
Transporting the Light Tower
Trailer
Towing the Light Tower Trailer
Preparing the Light Tower Trailer for Towing
WARNING
Towing a trailer with an underrated tow vehicle or an
underrated or undersized hitch could result in death or
serious injury. Always use a tow vehicle that has a rated
towing capacity that exceeds the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) of the trailer, and is equipped with the
appropriate size tow hitch rated for the GVWR of the trailer.
WARNING
Operating or towing a machine with worn, damaged or
missing parts could result in death or serious injury. Always
replace worn, damaged or missing parts promptly. Do not
operate or tow this machine until all worn, damaged or
missing parts have been replaced, and proper operation of
the machine has been verified.
1. Check to be sure the engine is shut down.
Note: Lights will automatically shut down prior to engine
shutdown.
2. Check to be sure the light tower is fully lowered.
3. Check to be sure the light tower is rotated into the
transport position, and the locking knob is securely
tightened.
4. Check to be sure the light fixtures are swiveled into the
transport position.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
• The light fixtures become extremely hot during use.
• Always use caution and heat–resistant gloves when
handling the lights, or allow the lights to sufficiency cool
down before handling.
5. Check to be sure the outriggers and stabilizer jacks are
retracted and locked in the transport position.
6. Check to be sure the engine compartment cover is closed
and latched.
7. Check to be sure the trailer tongue is pivoted down and
secured in the towing position. See Trailer Tongue .
8. Check to be sure the tow vehicle and trailer hitch are
rated to tow the unit. See Light Tower Trailer Weight .
Note: Consult the tow vehicle and trailer hitch manuals for
rated towing capacities.
9. Connect the trailer to the tow vehicle hitch. Check the
trailer coupler / lunette eye for damage, and that it is
securely connected to the tongue. See Connecting the
Light Tower Trailer to the Tow Vehicle .
10. Check to be sure the safety chains are properly secured
to the trailer tongue, and check the safety chains and
hooks for damage. Replace as needed.
11. Check to be sure the tow vehicle lighting connector
will mate with the trailer lighting connector. Check the
trailer lighting connector and wires for damage. Repair or
replace as needed.
12. Check the condition and inflation pressure of
the tires. See Checking the Tire Pressure in
the Maintenance section.
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