Multiquip MLT25 Inspection, Before starting, Check all fastening nuts and bolts for tightness

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before starting

1.Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual.

2.Clean the light tower, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet and air cleaner.

3.Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace air filter with a new one as required.

4.Check all fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.

WARNING

The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions. ALWAYS ventilate the exhaust when operating inside tunnels, excavations or buildings. Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.

Before starting the engine, make sure of the following:

The electrical load is disconnected and the main circuit breaker and all lamp circuit breakers are switched to the OFF position.

CAUTION

NEVER start the engine with any circuit breakers in the ON position.

Light tower is placed on secure level ground with chock blocks underneath each wheel to prevent the light tower from rolling.

Outriggers have been fully extended to prevent the trailer from tipping.

Light tower trailer support stands have been positioned properly and the trailer is level.

Lamps have been adjusted to desired position.

Chocked blocks have been positioned under each wheel to prevent trailer from rolling.

Light tower trailer frame has been grounded correctly. Lamps do not interfere with any overhead obstructions.

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DANGER

ALWAYS make sure the area above light tower is open and clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions. The tower extends in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters). Contact with overhead power lines or other obstructions could result in equipment damage, serious injury or death!

Lamp power cables have been plugged into the appropriate receptacles (J1-J6) on the T-Bar assembly. Follow instructions below to correctly install the power cable plugs.

a.Locate the 6 key-lock, 3-pin, female connectors on the T-bar. See Figure 4.

FRONT

REAR

LAMP 1

LAMP 4

LAMP 2

LAMP 5

LAMP 3

LAMP 6

T-BAR

MAST RAISED			J3	J2	J1
				J2

	J6	J5	J4
		J5

FEMALE CONNECTORS
LOCKING NUT
(MALE CONNECTOR)

Figure 4. T-Bar and Cable Connectors

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Contents Model MLT25 sERIES Proposition 65 warning Reporting Safety Defects NhtsaTable of Contents Specifications are subject to change without noticeSafety Information SaFeTY MessagesSaFeTY sYMBOLs Addresses practices not related to personal injuryGeneRaL saFeTY LIgHT TOWeR saFeTY LaMp saFeTYTOWIng saFeTY TRanspORTIng saFeTY Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed TruckELeCTRICaL saFeTY „ neveR operate light towerMLT25 Series Specifications Light Tower SpecificationsTrailer Specifications Generator/Engine SpecificationsDimensions DimensionsReference Letter Description Dimension Length Mast Stowed Position Length Mast Deployed PositionGeneral information Metal Halide LampsComponents Major Components Control Panel SideCircuit Breakers, 3-Pole, 15 a Turn the lamps on and off Major Components Front/RearRead all safety instructions at the beginning of manual InspectionBefore starting Check all fastening nuts and bolts for tightnessContact between the two connectors Female and Male ConnectorOperation Starting the EngineMast operation Outriggers and Support StandsRaising the Mast Raising the Mast Lowering the MastStowing the Mast to Horizontal Position Rotating the MastMove the Voltage Selector to the desired position Voltage Selector PositionsMaintenance Generator/ENGINE MaintenanceCheck Cable Wear Servicing the Mast Raise/Lower Cable SystemServicing the Mast Extension Cable System Lower the mast to the horizontal resting positionMaintenance Trailers Manually Adjusting the BrakesTrailer Brakes Hydraulic BrakesAdjustable Channel Hydraulic Brake TroubleshootingWheel Hub Adjustment Leaf SuspensionCOMMOn Causes for LOss of TRaILeR Safety guidelines TrailersTRaILeR TOWIng guIDeLInes DRIvIng COnDITIOns COupLIng to THe TOW veHICLeTRaILeR TOWIng TIps InOpeRaBLe BRaKes, LIgHTs or MIRRORsTRaILeR vIn Tag ELeCTRICaL COnneCTOR TOW veHICLeSuspensIOn sYsTeM BRaKe COnTROLLeRSaFeTY CHaIns TRaILeR LIgHTIng anD BRaKIng COnneCTORBReaKaWaY 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 Connecting Trailer Lights Uncoupling the Ball HitchPInTLe Hitch COupLeR Pintle Coupler and pintle HookFigure H. Attaching Safety Chain Pintle Hitch Coupling Trailer to Tow vehicle pintle CouplerDetermining Load Limit of Trailer TIRe saFeTY Unsafe Tires, Lug nuts or WheelsBe sure lug nuts are tight before each tow Step Determining Load Limit of Tow vehicle stepTable a. speed Rating TIRe FunDaMenTaLsLetter Rating Speed Rating Tire safety Tips Tire RepairReplacing Worn or Damaged Tires Uniform Tire Quality grading standards uTQgsTable B. Tire Wear Troubleshooting Wheel RimsWheels, Bearings and Lug nuts Lug nut Torque RequirementsLights and signals Table C. Tire Torque RequirementsLamp Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause SolutionWhen switch is first Checking voltage and ballast Turned on Replacement minimizes color differencesClean fixture Lamp starts slowly ARC does not strike Defective Lamp?Lamp Troubleshooting Guide ConnectionsBallast Removal StartingElectronic components locator Wiring diagram sheet L3 NEU. GNDTB1 E1 AWG Page HERE’S HOW to GET Help