Multiquip operation manual Models LT12D, LT12P

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OPERATION MANUAL

NIGHTHAWK SERIES

MODELS LT12D, LT12P

DEDICATED LIGHT TOWER

(DEUTZ F3M1008F DIESEL ENGINE)

(LOMBARDINI LDW 1003 DIESEL ENGINE)

(PERKINS 103-10 DIESEL ENGINE)

Revision #12 (01/20/09)

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THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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Contents This Manual Must Accompany the Equipment AT ALL Times Models LT12D, LT12PProposition 65 Warning Nhtsa Reporting Safety DefectsSpeciﬁcations are subject to change without notice Table of ContentsSafety Messages Safety InformationLight Tower Safety General Safetyﬁre extinguisher ﬁrst aid kitLamp Safety Before servicing equipment Engine SafetyTowing Safety Fuel SafetyLoading and Tie-Down on Flatbed Truck Transporting SafetyPower Cord/Cable Safety Electrical SafetyGrounding Safety Environmental Safety Battery SafetyLamp Footcandle Plot Lamp Footcandle PlotGenerator Speciﬁcations SpecificationsTrailer Speciﬁcations Engine Speciﬁcations Dimensions DimensionsReference Letter Description Dimension Length Mast Stowed Position Length Mast Deployed PositionGeneral Information Major Components Control Panel Side ComponentsRear Light CONTROL/BREAKER Control PanelControl Panel Inspection Indoor InstallationBefore Starting Engine OIL CheckFuel Check Battery CheckWipe up any spilled fuel immediately AIR Cleaner FAN Belt Tension Cleaning the RadiatorCoolant Operation in Freezing WeatherLocation of Female Connectors Starting the Engine OperationStarting the Engine Perkins Starting the Engine Lombardini/Deutz EnginesOutriggers and Support Stands Mast OperationDeploying the Mast to Vertical Position Raising the MastMast Operation Stowing the Mast to Horizontal Position Lowering the MastTurning on the Lamps Rotating the MastApplying AN External Load Testing the 120 VAC Gfci ReceptacleNormal Shutdown Emergency ShutdownBasic Inspection and Maintenance MaintenanceInspection/Maintenance FrequencyFlushing OUT Radiator and Changing Coolant General InspectionCheck Cable Wear Changing OILServicingthe Mast RAISE/LOWER Cable System Replacing Fuel FilterRemoval from Long Term Storage StorageLower the mast to the horizontal resting position Adjustable Channel Maintenance TrailersWheel HUB Adjustment Leaf Suspension Components Leaf SuspensionGenerator Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Solution Symptom Possible Cause Solution Engine TroubleshootingEngine revolution is not Lamp Troubleshooting Replacement minimizes color differences When switch is ﬁrst Checking voltage and ballast Turned onClean ﬁxture Lamp starts slowly ARC does not strike Defective Lamp?Connections Lamp Troubleshooting GuideStarting Ballast RemovalStator LT12 Wiring Diagram S/N 902148 and belowBLK GRN WHT RED LT12 Wiring Diagram S/N 902149 to LT12 Wiring Diagram S/N 902149 to LT12 Wiring Diagram S/N 902626 and Above BLK BRN Blue RED WHT YEL GRN Perkins Engine Wiring Diagram Deutz Engine Wiring Diagram DEUTZ/LOMBARDINI Specific LT12 Control PANEL/IGNITION Wiring DiagramCommon Causes for Loss of Trailer Trailer GuidelinesTrailer Towing Guidelines Coupling to the TOW Vehicle Driving ConditionsTrailer Towing Tips Inoperable BRAKES, Lights or MirrorsTrailer VIN TAG TOW Vehicle Electrical ConnectorSuspension System Side View MirrorsJackstand Safety ChainsCoupler Types Ball Hitch CouplerCoupling theTrailer to theTow Vehicle Ball Coupler Lock washer and hitch frameConnecting Trailer Lights Attaching Safety ChainUncoupling the Ball Hitch Pintle Coupler and Pintle Hook Pintle Hitch CouplerUnsafe Tires, Lug Nuts or Wheels Tire SafetyCoupling Trailer to Tow Vehicle Pintle Coupler Step Determining Load Limit of TrailerTighten lug nuts before each tow Be sure lug nuts are tight before each towTire Fundamentals Determining Load Limit of Tow Vehicle StepP indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles Table A. Speed Rating Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards UtqgsLetter Rating Speed Rating Table B. Tire Wear Troubleshooting Tire Safety TipsTire Repair Replacing Worn or Damaged TiresWheel Rims Lights and SignalsWheels, Bearings and Lug Nuts Lug Nut Torque RequirementsFigure L. Trailer to Tow Vehicle Wiring Diagram HERE’S HOW to GET Help