D. Make sure that the winch and cable system
operates correctly, and that the cable is not
frayed or damaged.
E. Make sure that the trailer coupler operates
correctly, and that the trailer coupler is tightly
fastened to the light tower trailer tongue. See
Using The Trailer Coupler.
F. Make sure that the safety chains are tightly
fastened to the light tower trailer tongue,
and that the safety chains and hooks are not
damaged. Replace damaged safety chains and
hooks.
G. Examine the condition and inflation pressure of
the tires. See Specifications.
4. Do a check of the engine oil level and add as
necessary. See Maintenance.
5. Examine the air filter for damage and replace as
necessary. Examine the engine air intake system and
make sure that all connections are air tight.
6. Make sure that the battery is fully charged. 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.
7. If the trailer was stored with the battery disconnected,
connect the battery.
8. Make sure 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.
9. Make sure that the engine starts and runs correctly.
See Engine Operation in the Operation section.
10. Make sure that each of the light fixtures operate.
See Operating the Tower Lights in the Operation
section.
11. Do a test of the GFCI (if equipped) 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.
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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.
WARNING
Towing a trailer with worn, damaged or underinflated tires
could result in death or serious injury. Replace worn or
damaged tires immediately. Keep tires inflated to correct
cold tire inflation pressure.
1. Shut down the engine.
Note: Lights will automatically shut down prior to
engine shutdown.
2. Fully lower the light tower.
3. Turn the light tower to the transport position, and
tighten the locking knob.
4. Adjust the light fixtures to the transport position.
5. Retract the outriggers and stabilizer jacks and lock in
the transport position.
6. Close the engine compartment cover and make sure
that it is latched.
7. Lock the trailer tongue in the towing position. See
Trailer Tongue.
8. Make sure that the tow vehicle and trailer hitch
are rated to tow the unit. See Light Tower Trailer
Weight.
Note: Refer to the tow vehicle and trailer hitch
manuals for rated towing capacities.
9. Connect the trailer to the tow vehicle hitch. Examine
the trailer coupler for damage, and make sure that it
is tightly fastened to the tongue. See Connecting the
Light Tower Trailer to the Tow Vehicle.
10. Make sure that the safety chains are tightly fastened
to the trailer tongue, and examine the safety chains
and hooks for damage. Replace as needed.
11. Make sure that the tow vehicle lighting connector will
connect with the trailer lighting connector. Examine
the trailer lighting connector and wires for damage.
Repair or replace as needed.
12. Examine the condition and inflation pressure of
the tires. See Checking the Tire Pressure in the
Maintenance section.
13. Remove the wheel chocks from the front and rear of
each wheel.
Trailer Tongue
The light tower trailer tongue can be lifted for storage or
trailer-transporting.
WARNING
Do not try to lift the trailer tongue when the light tower
trailer is connected to a tow vehicle. Death or serious
injury could result.
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