Stow Nighthawk Dedicated Light Tower LT-12D - Manual (Page 28)

PAGE 28 — LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08)
LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — STARTUP PROCEDURES
Starting the Engine
The Night-Hawk LT-12 Series Light Tower is available with two
types of engines (Perkins or Lombardini/Deutz). The engine start-
ing procedure contained within this manual will address both
engines..
Starting the Engine (Perkins Engines)
1. Open the access panel door on the right-side of the light
tower (opposite the fuel tank). Set the door latch in place to
hold the door open (up)
2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch (Figure 15).
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the ON position. The pre-
heat indicator lamp will be lit, wait for this indicator lamp to
go OFF. When the lamp goes OFF this indicates that the
glow plugs have been pre-heated and the engine can now
be started.
Figure 15. Perkins Ignition Switch
3. Continue turning the ignition key in a clockwise direction to
the START position, when the engine has started, release
the key.
4. Before placing the light tower into actual operation, let it run
for 3-5 minutes. Listen of any abnormal sounds or smells
that would be associated with a defective light tower. If any
abnormal conditions occur, shut-down the light tower and
correct the problem.
Starting the Engine (Lombardini/Deutz Engines)
1. Open the access panel door on the right-side of the light
tower (opposite the fuel tank). Set the door latch in place to
hold the door open (up)
2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch (Figure 16).
Turn the ignition key clockwise one click to the ON position.
The pre-heat indicator lamp will be lit, wait for this indicator
lamp to go OFF. When the lamp goes OFF this indicates
that the glow plugs have been pre-heated and the engine
can now be started.
Figure 16. Lombardini/Deutz Ignition Switch
3. Continue turning the ignition key all the way clockwise, when
the engine has started, release the key.
4. Before placing the light tower into actual operation, let the
engine run for 3-5 minutes. Listen of any abnormal sounds
or smells that would be associated with a defective light
tower. If any abnormal conditions occur, shut-down the light
tower and correct the problem.