Operating The Engine - Allmand NIGHT-LITE V Serie Manuel D'utilisation

3. Close and secure the fuel door. The fuel door can be
padlocked for added security.
NOTICE Using engine fuels other that those
recommended by the engine manufacturer could cause
damage to your engine or its emission control system
resulting in voiding the engine manufacturer's warranty.
Always read and follow the engine manufacturer's fuel
recommendations.
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Preparing to Operate the Unit
Follow these steps to prepare the light tower trailer for
operation:
1. Level the light tower trailer front to back and side to side.
See Leveling and Stabilizing the Light Tower Trailer .
2. Unlatch and open the engine compartment cover. (The
cover is equipped with a locking support rod.) Check the
following:
• Remove the dipstick from the engine and check the
engine oil level. Maintain engine oil level between the
"Full" and "Add" marks on the dipstick. Replenish as
necessary. See Engine Oil in the Maintenance
section.
• Check the engine coolant recovery bottle. Keep
engine coolant in the recovery bottle between 1/3
and 2/3 full. Open the radiator cap access door (see
Features and Controls ), remove the radiator cap,
and check the coolant level. Replenish as necessary.
See Engine Coolant in the Maintenance section
for detailed information on engine coolant.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Rapid release of hot coolant under pressure could result in
death or serious injury. Use extreme caution when opening
the radiator cap, and always wear eye protection and heat
resistant gloves.
3. On the support rod, move the red safety release lever to
the side to allow the cover to close.
4. Check the fuel level in the fuel tank and replenish as
necessary. See Fueling the Unit .

Operating the Engine

Your machine may be equipped with the standard ignition
switch and hour meter, or the optional Light Sensing
Commander (LSC) automatic starting unit.
To start the engine with the standard ignition switch:
1. Open the control panel door (A, Figure 17).
2. Turn the ignition switch (B, Figure 17) on the control
panel counterclockwise to PREHEAT (C). Hold for
approximately 20 seconds.
Note: Do not hold for longer than 20 seconds.
3. Turn the switch clockwise past RUN (D, Figure 17) to
START (E).
4. Once the engine starts, release the switch; it will return to
the RUN position.
Note: The electrical system is designed with a 20-second
delay after the engine starts before the lights and auxiliary AC
outlets will operate.
Note: The hourmeter (G, Figure 17) indicates the total hours
of engine operation. An optional fuel gauge (H) indicates the
amount of fuel in the tank.
NOTICE Do not operate the starter for more than 10
seconds. Allow 30 seconds between starting attempts.
Possible starter damage could result from excessive
starting attempts.
NOTICE
Engaging the starter while the flywheel is rotating could
result in damage to the starter or flywheel ring gear.
If the engine has run out of fuel, you will need to bleed the
air from the fuel system. See 'Bleeding The Fuel System' in
the Engine Operator's Manual.
For further information on starting your engine, see the
Engine Operator's Manual.
To shut down the engine with the standard ignition
switch:
1. Turn the ignition switch counterclockwise to the OFF
position (F, Figure 17). Close and secure the control
panel door. (The control panel door can be padlocked for
added security.)
Note: The electrical system automatically turns off the tower
lights before the engine shuts down to protect the capacitors.
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