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PAGE 26 — LT12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #12 (01/20/09)
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
The LT12 Series Light Tower is available with two types of
engines (Perkins or Lombardini/Deutz). The engine starting
procedure for both engines are described below.
Starting the Engine (Perkins)
Open the access panel door on the right side of the 1.
light tower (opposite the fuel tank). Set the door latch
in place to hold the door open (up).
Insert the ignition key into the ignition key switch 2.
(Figure 14). Turn the ignition key clockwise 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.
Ignition Key Switch (Perkins Engine)Figure 14.
Continue turning the ignition key in a clockwise 3.
direction to the START position. When the engine has
started, release the key.
Before placing the light tower into actual operation, let 4.
it run for 3-5 minutes. Check for 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.
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EMERGENCY SHUT DOWNS
Flashing LED Indicates
Cause of Shut Down
WATER TEMP
OIL PRESSURE AIR FILTER
When Light Goes Out
Indicate Start
PRE-HEAT
INDICATOR
When Flashing
Indicates Low Battery Charge
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F
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T
IGNITION
KEY
SWITCH
Starting the Engine (Lombardini/Deutz Engines)
Open the access panel door on the right side of the 1.
light tower (opposite the fuel tank). Set the door latch
in place to hold the door open (up).
Insert the ignition key into the ignition key switch 2.
(Figure 15). 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.
Ignition Key Switch (Lombardini/Figure 15.
Deutz Engine)
Continue turning the ignition key all the way clockwise 3.
When the engine has started, release the key.
Before placing the light tower into actual operation, let 4.
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