Allmand Bros Light Tower Trailer Mine-Spec

Follow these maintenance and care guidelines in addition to those scheduled by your shop equipment maintenance schedule.

MAINTAINING THE TRAILER FRAME To maintain the trailer frame:

1 Check the coupler operation. Also check for corrosion or damage.; Repair or replace as needed.

2 Inspect the lifting bar for corrosion or damage and repair or replace as needed.

3 Inspect the trailer frame and body panels for rust, nicks, and chips. Use the proper touch-up paint to touch up nicks or scratches.

Contact your dealer for additional information.

4 Inspect the axle, springs, and undercarriage for wear and damage. Repair or replace as needed.

5 Inspect the outrigger bars, front and rear stabilizer jacks, and locking mechanisms for proper operation, wear, and damage. Repair or replace as needed.

6 Inspect the safety chains for wear and corrosion damage. Repair or replace as needed.;

BURN HAZARD: The light bulbs and fixtures become extremely hot during use. Allow the bulbs and fixtures to sufficiently cool down before changing bulbs or severe burns may occur.

Turn off the lights and shut off the engine. Allow the bulbs and fixtures to cool.

Lower the light tower to the full down position.

Loosen the lens channel screws to allow the removal of the lens channel.

Remove the silicone gasket and lens.

Remove the support clip screws and support clip.

Carefully remove the old lamp and install the correct replacement.

Install the support clip and screws.

Remove the top of the air cleaner

Remove and dispose of the old air filter element

Install the new air filter element

Replace the top of the air cleaner

Sign off on the air filter replacement

Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for air, oil, and fuel filter part numbers and service procedures.

To change the engine oil filter (always do this when you change the oil):

1 Place an drain pan under the engine oil filter.

2 Remove the old oil filter with an oil filter wrench, then dispose of the old filter.

3 Using new oil, coat the rubber gasket on the new oil filter.

4 Install the new oil filter by threading it onto the spin-on bracket, then tighten with the filter wrench.

5 Start the engine and let it warm up, then check for leaks.;

USE LONG LIFE SYNTHETIC HYDRAULIC FLUID SUCH AS PENTOCIN CHF 113

Fill the reservoir with aviation hydraulic fluid or any clean hydraulic fluid having a viscosity index that is suitable for the climate conditions in which the unit will be operated.; Refer to the preceding table. Standard units are supplied with automatic transmission fluid (ATF), and arctic units are supplied with long life synthetic hydraulic fluid.

Pumps that have been disassembled for repair, or pumps that have been replaced require proper priming to avoid possible pump failure.

A pump is said to be “primed” when the internal portions of the pump are filled with oil and all air has been expelled.

1 Make sure that the oil reservoir is filled with oil to the full mark.

2 Place a catch pan under the pump to catch excess oil.