Allmand Brothers MAXI LITE II - Manual (Page 33)

3-8 USING THE LIGHT TOWER
To lower the hydraulic tower:
1 If required, start the engine. Refer to your Engine
Operator’s Manual for starting procedure.
2 Turn the lights off. Refer to “ TURNING ON THE
LIGHTS ”.
3 Press the tower light hydraulic lift switch DOWN to
lower the light tower to the desired height or to the
full down position.
4 When the tower reaches the bottom, hold the switch
for an additional three seconds to make sure that the
tower is at its lowest possible position.
5 If necessary, stop the engine.
USING THE LAYDOWN OPTION
Insert the crank arm into the hole in the side panel, in
front of the side panel door.
Crank the arm, by hand, to raise or lower the tower. The
engine can be off.
ENGINE OPERATION
Before starting the engine or operating the light tower,
review “
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ” on page 2-2 .
The Maxi-Lite II light tower is powered by a diesel
engine and generator unit.
PRE-START CHECKS
1 Check the engine oil and add oil if required. Fill the
engine with the proper grade of lubricating oil.
2 Check the fuel level and add diesel fuel as required.
3 Make sure that the air cleaner is firmly attached and
that air cleaner seals and hose clamps are properly
secured. The air cleaner element should be checked,
and replaced if necessary.
STARTING THE ENGINE
To start the engine:
1 Turn the key one position to the right.
2 Wait for glow plug indicator to light.
3 Turn the key all the way to the right, until the engine
starts.
If the engine has run out of fuel, refill the fuel tank, then
proceed with the starting procedure.
NOTICE - Don’t burn out the starter
Do not operate the starter for more than 10 seconds
without allowing 30 seconds to pass between
starting attempts. Possible starter damage could
result from excessive heat caused by cranking the
engine too long.
NOTICE - Don’t double-start
If the engine develops sufficient speed to disengage
the starter but does not keep running (a false start),
the engine must be allowed to come to a complete
stop before you try to restart it.
If the starter is engaged while the flywheel is rotating,
the starter pinion and flywheel ring gear may clash.
This could damage to the starter or flywheel ring
gear.