Allmand Brothers VSERIES HYDRAULIC - Manual (Page 11)

10 10 11
TOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Before towing the MAXI-LITE the trailer should be inspected visually to insure that
the following operations have been completed.
1. Hitch is securely attached to towing vehicle (safety chains secure).
2. All outriggers and jacks are retracted and secured.
3. Tower is lowered.
4. Light fixtures are positioned for transport.
5. Doors are closed and secure.
6. Check tires for adequate air
pressure
7. Taillights are connected and operating (if equipped).
8. Ground rod is removed from ground and secured in the trailer
GROUND ROD INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove ground rod stowed just inside the left door (attached to the lower rame)
2. Unroll the electrical wire lead from the ground rod.
3. Attach the ground rod lead to the grounding lug located near the ballast compartment.
4. Drive the ground rod a minimum of 2 1/2 FT into the earth for adequate electrical grounding.
If this is not possible consult your local qualified electrician.
5. AFTER SHUTDOWN OF ENGINE: Remove the ground rod from the earth, remove lead from
the trailer ground lug and store ground rod inside left door.
TOWING AND STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE STARTING:
1. Fill the engine with the right grade of lubricating oil (refer to the proper page of this manual or the Kubota,
CAT, or Lombardini diesel operators manual for oil specifications)
2. Ensure there is an adequate supply of diesel fuel.
3.
Ensure that the air cleaner is firmly attached and air cleaner seals and hose clamps are
properly sealed. Air cleaner element should be checked and replaced if necessary.
STARTING ENGINE
NOTE: The Kubota diesel engine includes a glow plug cold start system controlled by the yellow preheat but-
ton on the control panel. Glow plugs are not needed on a warm engine or if the ambient temperature is above
50 degrees F. The CAT C1.1 and Lombardini LDW 1003 diesel engines include a glow plug cold start
system controlled by the ignition switch on the control panel. Glow plugs are not needed on a warm engine or
if the ambient temperature is above 50 degrees F.
COLD WEATHER STARTING: KUBOTA (for temperatures below 32° F/ 0° C)
1. Turn the on-off switch to the ON position.
2. Press the yellow PREHEAT button for 5 seconds (10 seconds below 23° F maximum 20 seconds continu-
ous).
3. Press the green START button to crank engine until the engine starts.
4. If engine fails to start, it may be necessary to recycle the PREHEAT and Start steps #2 and #3 above