Transporting The Light Tower Trailer - Briggs & Stratton Allmand NIGHT-LITE GR Serie Manual Del Operario

D. Make sure that the winch and cable system
operates correctly, and that the cable is not frayed or
damaged.
E. Make sure that the trailer coupler operates correctly,
and that the trailer coupler is tightly fastened to the
light tower trailer tongue. See Using The Trailer
Coupler.
F. Make sure that the safety chains are tightly fastened
to the light tower trailer tongue, and that the safety
chains and hooks are not damaged. Replace
damaged safety chains and hooks.
G. Examine the condition and inflation pressure of the
tires. See Specifications.
4. Do a check of the engine oil level and add as necessary.
See Maintenance.
5. Examine the air filter for damage and replace as
necessary. Examine the engine air intake system and
make sure that all connections are air tight.
6. Make sure that the battery is fully charged. The light
tower trailer is equipped from the factory with a 12 volt
battery. Use a 12 volt battery charger to bring the battery
back to full charge. See Maintaining the Battery in the
Maintenance section.
7. If the trailer was stored with the battery disconnected,
connect the battery.
8. Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank. See
Engine Operation - Pre-Start Checks in the Operation
section for detailed information on checking and adding
fuel.
9. Make sure that the engine starts and runs correctly. See
Engine Operation in the Operation section.
10. Make sure that each of the light fixtures operate. See
Operating the Tower Lights in the Operation section.
11. Do a test of the GFCI using the "Test" button. See
Auxiliary AC Outlets in the Operation section.
Transporting the Light Tower
Trailer
Towing the Light Tower Trailer
Preparing the Light Tower Trailer for Towing
WARNING
Towing a trailer with an underrated tow vehicle or an
underrated or undersized hitch could result in death or
serious injury. Always use a tow vehicle that has a rated
towing capacity that exceeds the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) of the trailer, and is equipped with the
appropriate size tow hitch rated for the GVWR of the trailer.
WARNING
Operating or towing a machine with worn, damaged or
missing parts could result in death or serious injury. Always
replace worn, damaged or missing parts promptly. Do not
operate or tow this machine until all worn, damaged or
missing parts have been replaced, and proper operation of
the machine has been verified.
WARNING
Towing a trailer with worn, damaged or underinflated tires
could result in death or serious injury. Replace worn or
damaged tires immediately. Keep tires inflated to correct
cold tire inflation pressure.
1. Shut down the engine.
Note: Lights will automatically shut down prior to engine
shutdown.
2. Fully lower the light tower.
3. Turn the light tower to the transport position, and tighten
the locking knob.
4. Adjust the light fixtures to the transport position.
5. Retract the outriggers and stabilizer jacks and lock in the
transport position.
6. Close the engine compartment cover and make sure that
it is latched.
7. Lock the trailer tongue in the towing position. See Trailer
Tongue.
8. Make sure that the tow vehicle and trailer hitch are rated
to tow the unit. See Light Tower Trailer Weight .
Note: Refer to the tow vehicle and trailer hitch manuals for
rated towing capacities.
9. Connect the trailer to the tow vehicle hitch. Examine
the trailer coupler for damage, and make sure that it is
tightly fastened to the tongue. See Connecting the Light
Tower Trailer to the Tow Vehicle.
10. Make sure that the safety chains are tightly fastened to
the trailer tongue, and examine the safety chains and
hooks for damage. Replace as needed.
11. Make sure that the tow vehicle lighting connector will
connect with the trailer lighting connector. Examine the
trailer lighting connector and wires for damage. Repair or
replace as needed.
12. Examine the condition and inflation pressure of the tires.
See Checking the Tire Pressure in the Maintenance
section.
13. Remove the wheel chocks from the front and rear of each
wheel.
Trailer Tongue
The light tower trailer tongue can be lifted for storage or
trailer-transporting.
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