Stow Nighthawk Dedicated Light Tower LT-12D - Manual (Page 24)

PAGE 24 — LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08)
LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — INSPECTION
Before Starting
1. Read all safety instructions at the
beginning of manual.
2. Clean the light tower, removing dirt and dust,
particularly the engine cooling air inlet and
air cleaner.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace
air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check all fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
Engine Oil Check
1. To check the engine oil level, place the make sure the light
tower is placed on secure level ground with the engine
stopped.
2. Remove the filler cap/dipstick from its holder and wipe it
clean.
3. Insert and remove the dipstick from its holder. Check the oil
level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low, add oil through the oil filler hole, DO NOT
overfill. Fill to the normal operating level as shown on the
dipstick (Figure 28). Verify that the oil level is maintained
between the two notches as shown in Figure 11. Always fill
with recommended type oil as listed in Table 6. Reference
Table 2 for engine oil capacity.
z API Service Classification CH-4
z API Service Classification CG-4
z API Service Classification CF-4
z ACEA Specification E3
z ACEA Specification E2
Other types of motor oils may be substituted if they meet the
following requirements:
Figure 11. Dipstick
5. When checking the engine oil, be sure to check if the oil is
clean. If the oil is not clean, drain the oil by removing the oil
drain plug, and refill with the specified amount of oil as
outlined in the Perkins or Lombardini-Deutz Engine
Owner's Manuals. Oil should be warm before draining.
Ensure adequate ventilation when operating
the lighttower in enclosed areas. The engine
exhaust contains noxious elements.
Indoor Installation
Exhaust gases from diesel engines are extremely poisonous.
Whenever an engine is installed indoors the exhaust fumes must
be vented to the outside. The engine should be installed at least
two feet from any outside wall. Using an exhaust pipe which is
too long or too small can cause excessive back pressure which
will cause the engine to heat excessively and possibly burn the
valves.
Eliminate the danger of deadly carbon monoxide gas. Remember
that exhaust fumes from any gasoline or diesel engine are very
poisonous if discharged in a closed area. If the light tower is
installed indoors, you must make provisions for venting the
engine exhaust to the outside of the building.
WARNING - Ventillation Requirements