Allmand Brothers ML6-8 LD - Manual (Page 11)

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STRONG ARM ELECTRIC WINCH MAST OPERATION
ƒ IF THE TOWER CANNOT BE ROTATED
AFTER LOOSENING THE BLACK KNOB,
CHECK TO ASSURE THE LOWER
LATCH IS ENGAGED IN THE STRIKE
PLATE. THIS DOUBLE LATCH FEATURE
PREVENTS THE TOWER FROM BEING
ROTATED IF THE LATCH IS NOT EN-
GAGED.
!
SAFETY WARNING
NOTE: Ensure the detent pins are
properly engaged in the outriggers
before towing.
!
SAFETY WARNING
VISUALLY INSPECT EQUIPMENT FOR
DAMAGE BEFORE OPERATING. ALLOW
ADEQUATE CLEARANCE AROUND
TRAILER FOR TOWER AND INSURE THAT
NO PERSONS ARE STANDING IN FRONT
OF OR BEHIND UNIT WHEN LOWERING.
TO LOWER MAST AND LIGHTS
1. Turn off lights.
2. Release black knob and rotate tower until
winch handle points to the front of the trailer
and retighten knob.
3. Operate hand crank winch on tower counter-
clockwise to lower the lights to the lowest
vertical position
4. Operate hand crank winch on side of trailer
clockwise to take up any cable slack.
5. Turn the black knob counterclockwise and lift to
release the latch from the strike plate. Re-
tighten the knob with the latch disengaged from
the strike plate.
6. Operate the hand crank on the side of the
trailer counterclockwise to fold the mast
down into the towing position
.
NOTE: Sufficient load (75 lb. min ) must
be applied to the cable to overcome
internal resistance and operate the
brake properly. Insufficient load will not
turn the reel thus continual turning
without sufficient load will remove the
winch handle from the shaft .
7. Secure light cords into hook on the rear
tower support for towing.
8. Secure pin locking mast to rear tower
support.
9. Remove ground rod from earth. Discon-
nect wire from ground lug and secure in
trailer
10. Raise jacks and rear stand, retract
outriggers and secure for towing
NOTE: Visually inspect the flood light mounting yokes for loose hardware. This could pre-
vent a broken fixture during towing.