inspection
Engine Servicing
The diesel engine (Figure 7) must be checked for proper lubrication and filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturer’s engine manual for instructions and details of operation and servicing.
light tower inspection
Check or do the following:
Clean the light tower, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet and air cleaner.
Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace air filter with a new one as required.
Check all fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
Check winch cables, make sure they are not frayed or defective. Replace any defective or worn winch cables.
WARNING
DO NOT use light tower if winch cables are worn or defective. Replace defective cables immediately.
Engine Oil Check
To check the engine oil level, make sure the light tower is placed on secure level ground with the engine stopped.
1.Remove the dipstick from its holder and wipe it clean.
2.Insert and remove the dipstick from its holder. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
3.If the oil level is low, add oil through the oil filler hole. DO NOT overfill. Fill to the normal operating level as shown on the dipstick. Verify that the oil level is maintained between the two notches as shown in Figure 8. Always fill with recommended type oil as listed in Table 4. See Table 2 for engine oil capacity.
Table 4. Recommended Motor Oil
(Kohler Engines)
°C | 0 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 45 50 | |||||||
°F | 5 | 14 | 23 | 32 | 41 | 50 | 59 | 68 | 77 | 86 | 95 | 104 113 122 |
SAE 10W
SAE 20W
SAE 30
SAE 40
SAE
SAE
SAE
Other types of motor oils may be substituted if they meet the following requirements:
API Service Classification
API Service Classification
API Service Classification
Figure 8. Oil Dipstick
LT6D LIGHT TOWER • operation manual — rev. #0 (07/16/13) — page 27
