PAGE 24 — LT12DAB LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/03/11)
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Open the access panel door on the right side of the
light tower (opposite the fuel tank). Set the door latch
in place to hold the door open (up).
2. Ensure all breakers are off.
3. Insert the ignition key into the ignition key switch
(Figure 14). Turn the ignition key clockwise one click
to the ON position. The preheat indicator lamp will
light. Wait for this indicator lamp to go OFF. When the
indicator lamp goes OFF, the glow plugs have been
preheated and the engine can now be started.
Figure 14. Ignition Key Switch (Lombardini/
Deutz Engine)
4. Continue turning the ignition key all the way clockwise
When the engine has started, release the key.
5. Before placing the light tower into actual operation, let
the engine run for 3-5 minutes. Check any abnormal
sounds or smells that would be associated with a
defective light tower. If any abnormal conditions occur,
shut down the light tower and correct the problem.
LOMBARDINI
IGNITION
KEY
SWITCH
PREHEAT
INDICATOR
LAMP
MAST OPERATION
Outriggers and Support Stands
See Figure 15 for location of components.
1. Make sure both outriggers are extended. To extend the
outriggers, pull the locking pin on the outrigger and hold
while sliding out the outrigger assembly.
Figure 15. Deploying Outriggers
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 feet (9 meters).
Contact with overhead power lines
or other obstructions could result in
equipment damage, serious injury
or death!
DANGER
DO NOT stand behind
the trailer while the
mast is being raised or
lowered. Serious injury
could result if the mast
falls down.
TO RELEASE
OUTRIGGER
PULL PIN
PULL
OUTRIGGER
TO EXTEND
OUTRIGGER
ROTATE JACK
STAND TO PLACE
IN SUPPORT
POSITION
JACK STAND