Multiquip operation manual Model MLT25 sERIES

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Operation Manual

MODEL MLT25 sERIES

dedicated light tower

Revision #0 (11/28/12)

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Contents Model MLT25 sERIES Proposition 65 warning Nhtsa Reporting Safety DefectsSpecifications are subject to change without notice Table of ContentsSaFeTY Messages Safety InformationSaFeTY sYMBOLs Addresses practices not related to personal injuryGeneRaL saFeTY LaMp saFeTY LIgHT TOWeR saFeTYTOWIng saFeTY Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed Truck TRanspORTIng saFeTY„ neveR operate light tower ELeCTRICaL saFeTYLight Tower Specifications MLT25 Series SpecificationsTrailer Specifications Generator/Engine SpecificationsDimensions DimensionsReference Letter Description Dimension Length Mast Stowed Position Length Mast Deployed PositionMetal Halide Lamps General informationMajor Components Control Panel Side ComponentsMajor Components Front/Rear Circuit Breakers, 3-Pole, 15 a Turn the lamps on and offInspection Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manualBefore starting Check all fastening nuts and bolts for tightnessFemale and Male Connector Contact between the two connectorsStarting the Engine OperationMast operation Outriggers and Support StandsRaising the Mast Lowering the Mast Raising the MastStowing the Mast to Horizontal Position Rotating the MastVoltage Selector Positions Move the Voltage Selector to the desired positionGenerator/ENGINE Maintenance MaintenanceCheck Cable Wear Servicing the Mast Raise/Lower Cable SystemLower the mast to the horizontal resting position Servicing the Mast Extension Cable SystemManually Adjusting the Brakes Maintenance TrailersTrailer Brakes Hydraulic BrakesHydraulic Brake Troubleshooting Adjustable ChannelLeaf Suspension Wheel Hub AdjustmentCOMMOn Causes for LOss of TRaILeR Safety guidelines TrailersTRaILeR TOWIng guIDeLInes COupLIng to THe TOW veHICLe DRIvIng COnDITIOnsTRaILeR TOWIng TIps InOpeRaBLe BRaKes, LIgHTs or MIRRORsTRaILeR vIn Tag TOW veHICLe ELeCTRICaL COnneCTORSuspensIOn sYsTeM BRaKe COnTROLLeRTRaILeR LIgHTIng anD BRaKIng COnneCTOR SaFeTY CHaInsBReaKaWaY sYsTeM JaCKsTanDTrailer tongue. Wood or concrete blocks may also be used Lock washer and hitch frameCoupling the Trailer to the Tow vehicle Ball Coupler Breakaway Brake system Attaching safety ChainBreakaway Cable surge Brake system Uncoupling the Ball Hitch Connecting Trailer LightsPInTLe Hitch COupLeR Pintle Coupler and pintle HookCoupling Trailer to Tow vehicle pintle Coupler Figure H. Attaching Safety Chain Pintle HitchDetermining Load Limit of Trailer TIRe saFeTY Unsafe Tires, Lug nuts or WheelsBe sure lug nuts are tight before each tow Determining Load Limit of Tow vehicle step StepTable a. speed Rating TIRe FunDaMenTaLsLetter Rating Speed Rating Tire Repair Tire safety TipsReplacing Worn or Damaged Tires Uniform Tire Quality grading standards uTQgsWheel Rims Table B. Tire Wear TroubleshootingWheels, Bearings and Lug nuts Lug nut Torque RequirementsTable C. Tire Torque Requirements Lights and signalsSymptom Possible Cause Solution Lamp TroubleshootingReplacement 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 GuideBallast Removal StartingElectronic components locator L3 NEU. GND Wiring diagram sheetTB1 E1 AWG Page HERE’S HOW to GET Help