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Operation
Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower 35
Manually Lowering the Mast
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use this procedure unless it
is absolutely necessary. Frequent use of this procedure
could damage the motor shaft.
1. See Figure 3-9. Remove the motor cover (A).
Figure 3-9. Manually Lowering the Mast
2. Attach a drill chuck firmly to the exposed motor
shaft (B).
3. Using the drill, slowly rotate the motor shaft
counterclockwise to lower mast.
4. Detach the drill chuck and install the motor cover
after the mast is completely lowered.
Towing the Unit
Once the engine is shut down and the mast and lights are
properly stowed, follow these steps to prepare the unit for
towing.
1. Raise the outrigger jacks completely and release
the locking pins to rotate them up into the travel
position. Make sure the locking pins snap into
place. Release the outrigger locking pins and slide
the outriggers into the trailer frame until the locking
pins snap into place.
2. Use the tongue jack to raise or lower the trailer
onto the hitch of the towing vehicle. Lock the hitch
coupling and attach the safety chains or cables to
the vehicle. Remove the tongue jack locking pin
and rotate the jack into the travel position. Replace
the locking pin.
3. To ensure proper operation of the jacks, lubricate
the grease fittings located on the leveling jacks.
Refer to Jack Maintenance. For maintenance
interval information, refer to Basic Maintenance
Schedule.
4. Connect any trailer wiring to the tow vehicle. Check
for proper operation of the directional and brake
lights.
5. Verify the enclosure is properly latched.
6. Check for proper inflation of the trailer tires. For
maximum tire pressures, refer to Specifications.
7. See Figure 3-10. Check the wheel lugs. Tighten or
replace any lugs that are loose or missing. If a tire
has been removed for axle service or replaced,
tighten the lugs, in the order shown, to the
following specifications:
Figure 3-10. Tightening Wheel Lugs
a. Start all lug nuts by hand.
b. First pass: tighten to 20-25 ft-lbs (27-33 Nm).
c. Second pass: tighten to 50-60 ft-lbs (67-81 Nm).
d. Third pass: tighten to 90-120 ft-lbs (122-162 Nm).
NOTE: After the first road use, re-torque the lug nuts in
sequence.
8. Maximum recommended speed for highway towing
is 45 mph (72 km/h). Recommended off-road
towing speed is not to exceed 10 mph (16 km/h) or
less, depending on the terrain.
Lifting the Unit
Follow these steps to prepare the unit for lifting:
1. Verify the equipment being used to lift the unit is in
good condition and has sufficient capacity. For
approximate weights, refer to Specifications.
2. Close and lock all hoods and doors.
3. See Figure 3-11. Stow the mast and lights in the
travel position as shown.
4. Always remain aware of people and objects around
the unit while preparing, maneuvering, and lifting
the unit.
• When lifting the unit, attach any slings, chains or
hooks directly to the central lift point (A).
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