Multiquip LT12D, LT12P

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Main MODELS LT12D, LT12P Page REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TABLE OF CONTENTS LT12 Series Light Tower SAFETY MESSAGES GENERAL SAFETY LIGHT TOWER SAFETY LAMP SAFETY ENGINE SAFETY FUEL SAFETY TOWING SAFETY TRANSPORTING SAFETY Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed Truck ELECTRICAL SAFETY Power Cord/Cable Safety Grounding Safety BATTERY SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY Page Page SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS RIGHT SIDE REAR GENERAL INFORMATION METAL HALIDE LAMPS ENGINE STABILITY PANEL LIGHT Page COMPONENTS REAR VIEW 22 19 25 CONTROL PANEL LOMBARDINI/DEUTZ ENGINE Controls and IndicatorsFigure 5. PERKINS ENGINE LOMBARDINI ENGINE OK BEFORE STARTING INDOOR INSTALLATION ENGINE OIL CHECK FUEL CHECK BATTERY CHECK COOLANT OPERATION IN FREEZING WEATHER CLEANING THE RADIATOR AIR CLEANER FAN BELT TENSION Page STARTING THE ENGINE Starting the Engine (Perkins) IGNITION KEY SWITCH Starting the Engine (Lombardini/Deutz Engines) IGNITION KEY SWITCH MAST OPERATION Outriggers and Support Stands Deploying the Mast to Vertical Position Raising the Mast Mast OperationFigure 17. Lowering the Mast Stowing the Mast to Horizontal Position Rotating the Mast TURNING ON THE LAMPS APPLYING AN EXTERNAL LOAD TESTING THE 120 VAC GFCI RECEPTACLE NORMAL SHUTDOWN EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN BASIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE * ** GENERAL INSPECTION Air Cleaner Fuel Addition Removing Water from the Tank Air Removal CHANGING OIL CHECK CABLE WEAR REPLACING FUEL FILTER SERVICING THE MAST RAISE/LOWER CABLE SYSTEM: SERVICING THE MAST EXTENSION CABLE SYSTEM: STORAGE REMOVAL FROM LONG TERM STORAGE MAINTENANCE TRAILERS ADJUSTABLE CHANNEL WHEEL HUB ADJUSTMENT MAINTENANCE TRAILERS LEAF SUSPENSION Page Page Page Page Page LAMP TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Connections Starting Ballast Removal LT12 WIRING DIAGRAM S/N 902148 AND BELOW NOTES: AB C LT12 WIRING DIAGRAM S/N 902148 AND BELOW A 6-WIRECOIL CORD P/N19955 NOTES: D LT12 WIRING DIAGRAM S/N 902149 TO 902625 NOTES LT12 WIRING DIAGRAM S/N 902149 TO 902625 A D 6-WIRECOIL CORD P/N19955 NOTES: LT12 WIRING DIAGRAM S/N 902626 AND ABOVE NOTES LT12 WIRING DIAGRAM S/N 902626 AND ABOVE A 7-WIRECOIL CORD P/N29433 NOTES: STARTINGWITH S/N 902626 ANDABOVE USE ONLY SNAP FITCIRCUIT BREAKERS. Page Page LT12 CONTROL PANEL/IGNITION WIRING DIAGRAM Operatingvoltage: 10 to 16 VDC (30VDCmax 10 sec.) A B PERKINS SPECIFIC DEUTZ/LOMBARDINI SPECIFIC COMMON CAUSES FOR LOSS OF TRAILER TRAILER TOWING GUIDELINES DRIVING CONDITIONS COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE INOPERABLE BRAKES, LIGHTS OR MIRRORS TRAILER TOWING TIPS TRAILER VIN TAG TOW VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM SIDE VIEW MIRRORS HEAVY DUTY FLASHER ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SAFETY CHAINS JACKSTAND COUPLER TYPES BALL HITCH COUPLER Coupling the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle (Ball Coupler) Attaching Safety Chain Connecting Trailer Lights Uncoupling the Ball Hitch PINTLE HITCH COUPLER Pintle Coupler and Pintle Hook Coupling Trailer to Tow Vehicle (Pintle Coupler) TIRE SAFETY Unsafe Tires, Lug Nuts or Wheels Determining Load Limit of Trailer Step 1. Step 2. Determining Load Limit of Tow Vehicle Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. TIRE FUNDAMENTALS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (UTQGS) Tire Safety Tips Tire Repair Replacing Worn or Damaged Tires Wheel Rims Wheels, Bearings and Lug Nuts Lug Nut Torque Requirements Lights and Signals Page OPERATION MANUAL Your Local Dealer is: HERES HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING UNITED STATES MEXICO UNITED KINGDOM CANADA