LT6D LIgHT TOWeR • OpeRaTIOn manuaL — Rev. #0 (07/16/13) — page 27
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.
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.
Figure 8. Oil Dipstick
WaRnIng
DO nOT use light tower if winch cables are worn or
defective. Replace defective cables immediately.
Other types of motor oils may be substituted if they meet
the following requirements:
API Service Classification CH-4
API Service Classification CG-4
API Service Classification CF-4
ACEA Specification E3
ACEA Specification E2
Table 4. Recommended motor Oil
(Kohler engines)
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0510 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
-40 -31 -22 -13 -4 5 14 23 32 41 50 59 68 77 86 95 104 113 122
SAE 10W
SAE 20W
SAE 30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-60
SAE 40
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