PAGE 20 — LT12D50SA LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/16/09)
INSPECTION
BEFORE STARTING
Read all safety instructions at the beginning of 1.
manual.
Clean the light tower, removing dirt and dust, particularly 2.
the engine cooling air inlet and air cleaner.
Check the air fi lter for dirt and dust. If air fi lter is dirty, 3.
replace air fi lter with a new one as required.
Check all fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.4.
INDOOR INSTALLATION
Exhaust gases from diesel engines are extremely
poisonous. Whenever an engine is installed indoors the
exhaust fumes must be vented to the outside. The engine
should be installed at least two feet from any outside wall.
Using an exhaust pipe which is too long or too small can
cause excessive back pressure which will cause the engine
to heat excessively and possibly burn the valves.
Eliminate the danger of deadly carbon monoxide gas.
Remember that exhaust fumes from any gasoline or
diesel engine are very poisonous if discharged in a closed
area. If the light tower is installed indoors, you must make
provisions for venting the engine exhaust to the outside of
the building.
ENGINE OIL CHECK
To check the engine oil level, make sure the light tower is
placed on secure level ground with the engine stopped.
Remove the fi ller cap/dipstick from its holder and wipe 1.
it clean.
Insert and remove the dipstick from its holder. Check 2.
the oil level shown on the dipstick.
If the oil level is low, add oil through the oil fi ller hole. DO 3.
NOT overfi ll. Fill to the normal operating level as shown
WARNING
Ensure adequate ventilation when
operating the light tower in enclosed areas.
The engine exhaust contains noxious
elements.
on the dipstick. Verify that the oil level is maintained
between the two notches as shown in Figure 6. Always
fi ll with recommended type oil as listed in Table 4. See
Table 2 for engine oil capacity.
Oil DipstickFigure 6.
Other types of motor oils may be substituted if they meet
the following requirements:
API Service Classifi cation CH-4
API Service Classifi cation CG-4
API Service Classifi cation CF-4
ACEA Specifi cation E3
ACEA Specifi cation E2
FUEL CHECK
Recommended Motor OilTable 4.
(Lombardini Engines)
-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15
-10
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
-40 -31 -22 -13 -4 5
14
23 32 41 50 59 68 77 86 95 104 113 122
SAE 10W
SAE 20W
SAE 30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-60
SAE 40
°C
°F
CAUTION
Diesel fuel and its vapors are dangerous
to your health and the surrounding
environment. Avoid skin contact and/or
inhaling fumes. DO NOT smoke while
refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the
light tower if the engine is hot or running.
