
Owner’s Manual for MLT Light Tower iii
Section 1: Introduction and Safety
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
General Hazards ..................................................2
Explosion and Fire Hazards ................................2
Trailer Hazards .....................................................2
Electrical Hazards ................................................3
Battery Hazards ...................................................3
Fuel Hazards ........................................................4
Engine Safety .......................................................4
Operating Safety ..................................................4
Positioning the Unit .....................................................4
Starting the Unit ...........................................................4
Raising and Lowering the Mast ...................................5
Service Safety ......................................................5
Towing Safety ......................................................6
Hitch and Coupling ......................................................6
Running Lights ............................................................6
Wheels and Tires ........................................................6
Safe Towing Techniques .............................................6
Reporting Trailer Safety Defects ........................6
Section 2: General Information
Specifications ......................................................7
Unit Dimensions .................................................9
Unit Serial Number Locations ..........................10
Component Locations .......................................11
Control Panel .....................................................12
Control Panel Features and Functions ......................12
Section 3:Operation
Light Tower Setup .............................................13
Prestart Checklist ..............................................14
Raising the Mast ................................................14
Emergency Stop Switch ....................................15
Starting the Unit .................................................15
Automatic Shutdown ........................................ 16
Light Operation .................................................. 16
Auxiliary Outlets ................................................ 17
Voltage Regulation ............................................ 17
Wet Stacking ...................................................... 17
Engine Derating ................................................. 18
Shutting Down the Unit ..................................... 18
Lowering the Mast ............................................. 18
Lowering the Mast—Manually ..................................18
Towing the Unit ................................................. 19
Lifting the Unit ................................................... 19
Section 4:Maintenance
Emissions Information ...................................... 21
Daily Walk-Around Inspection ......................... 21
General Maintenance ........................................ 21
Preparing for Service .................................................21
Cleaning the Unit .......................................................21
Inspecting the Unit .....................................................21
Basic Maintenance Schedule ........................... 22
Winch Use, Operation and Maintenance ......... 24
Winch Mechanical Brake ...........................................24
Optional Lower Radiator Hose Heater Use and
Maintenance ....................................................... 25
Trailer Wheel Bearings ..................................... 25
Jack Maintenance .............................................. 25
Section 5:Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting .................................. 27
Troubleshooting the Lights .............................. 28
Section 6:Wiring Diagrams
Mast Junction Box Wiring and Light
Connections ....................................................... 29
AC Wiring Diagram ............................................ 30
AC Wiring Diagram—Receptacle Panel .......... 31
AC Wiring Diagram—Receptacle Panel
Options (1 of 2) .................................................. 32
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