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PAGE 18 — MLT25 SERIES LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/28/12)
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
MAST OPERATION
Outriggers and Support Stands
See Figure 6 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.
NOTICE
Refer to the accompanying DCA25SSIU3 generator
operation and parts manual (Part Number 49810) for
information on how to start the engine.
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.
Figure 6. Deploying Outriggers
2. As soon as the pin clears the travel position hole,
release it and continue sliding out the outrigger. The
pin must snap into the outrigger locking hole in the
extended position.
3. After extending all outriggers, rotate all trailer jack
stands into the foot down position, then turn the crank
handle on the jackstands clockwise to lower it and level
the light tower.
4. Check behind the light tower and make sure all
personnel and objects are clear of the mast.
Deploying the Mast to Vertical Position
Refer to Figure 7 for the location of components:
1. To release the mast from the mast cradle support, pull
the retaining pin out of the cradle lock/release pin. Pull
the cradle lock/release pin. This will unlock the mast
from the horizontal position.
2. Remove the mast lock/release pin before raising tower
to the vertical position.
3. To place the mast in the vertical position, turn the
vertical mast winch hand lever clockwise until the mast
is pointing upwards at 90 degrees.
4. Once the mast is in the vertical position, insert the
mast lock/release pin to prevent the mast from falling.
PULL OUTRIGGER
TO EXTEND
PULL PIN TO
RELEASE
OUTRIGGER
ROTATE
JACKSTAND
TO PLACE
IN SUPPORT
POSITION
OUTRIGGER
JACKSTAND