12. Check that each of the light fixtures illuminates properly.
See Operating The Tower Lights in the Operation sec-
tion.
13. Check the GFCI using the "Test" button. See Auxiliary
AC Outlets in the Operation section.
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 can 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 0.3 seconds
prior to engine shutdown.
2. Check to be sure the light tower is fully lowered, and
the winch handle is swiveled and locked in the transport
position.
3. Check to be sure the light tower is rotated into the trans-
port 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 ground rod is removed from the
work site ground, the cable is disconnected from the
ground rod lug, and the ground rod and cable are prop-
erly stored.
7. Check to be sure the engine compartment cover is
closed and latched.
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. Check to be sure the trailer tongue is lowered and locked
in the towing position. See Trailer Tongue.
10. Connect the trailer to the tow vehicle hitch. Check the
trailer coupler for damage, and that it is securely con-
nected to the tongue. See Connecting The Light
Tower Trailer To The Tow Vehicle.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Check the condition and inflation pressure of the tires.
See Checking the Tire Pressure in the Maintenance
section.
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.
14 Check to be sure the wheel chocks are removed from
the front and rear of each wheel.
Trailer Tongue
The light tower trailer comes equipped with a pivoting trailer
tongue that can be raised during storage or trailer-transport-
ing.
WARNING
Do not attempt to raise the trailer tongue when the light
tower trailer is connected to a tow vehicle. Death or seri-
ous injury could result.
To raise the trailer tongue (park position)
1. Remove the locking pin (A, Figure 4) securing the trailer
tongue (B) in the towing position (C).
2. Raise the trailer tongue to the park position (D, Figure 4).
Secure with the locking pin, inserting into the park posi-
tion locking hole (E). Be sure to secure the locking pin
with the attached hairpin.
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