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LT12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #12 (01/20/09) — PAGE 35
Lower the mast to the horizontal resting position.1.
Inspect the cable clamps, pulleys, and other components 2.
for worn or damaged parts. If either of the cables on
the mast needs to be replaced, they should both be
replaced at the same time.
Disassemble the mast by disconnecting the cables 3.
from the mast and sliding the sections apart. The lower
cable can be disconnected from the winch.
There are two pulleys in the mast raise/lower cable 4.
system. They should be removed and replaced if worn
or damaged. Worn or damaged pulleys can cause
premature cable failure.
Reassemble the mast extension cable system by 5.
connecting the cable to the bottom of the upper mast
and sliding the upper mast into the opening of the
center mast. Connect the second cable to the bottom
of the center mast and slide the center mast into the
opening of the lower mast, observing proper lifting
techniques.
Route the upper mast cable through the center mast 6.
pulley and connect the free end of the cable to the
lower mast ankle shackle. Route the center mast
cable through the lower mast pulley and connect the
free end of the cable to the hand winch at the bottom
of the lower mast.
Raise, extend, retract and lower the mast several times 7.
to verify correct operation.
STORAGE
For storage for over 30 days, the following is required:
Fill the fuel tank completely. Treat with fuel stabilizer if
necessary.
Completely drain oil from the crankcase and refi ll if
necessary with fresh oil.
Clean the entire light tower.
WARNING
The mast sections are heavy and awkward to handle.
Use proper lifting devices and procedures when
servicing the mast and its components.
MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the negative terminals of the battery and
cover it, or remove and store it separately.
If the ambient temperature is expected to drop below
0°C, add antifreeze to the radiator.
Cover the light tower and store in a clean, dry place away
from children and unauthorized personnel.
REMOVAL FROM LONG TERM STORAGE
If light tower is going to be used again after long term
storage, perform the following.
Apply oil to the engine valve and rocker arms, and
examine the operating condition of the valves.
Change the oil in engine oil pan.
Replace all the fi lters.
Flush the inside of the cooling system.
Drain the water from the fuel tank and bleed the air from
the fuel system.
If the engine has not been started for more than one year,
contact your Perkins or Lombardini/Deutz distributor to
have engine overhauled.