MULTIQUIP LT6KV Operation Manual page 29

Table 5. Recommended Motor Oil
(Kohler Engines)
°C -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
14 23 32 41 50 59 68 77 86 95 104 113 122
°F -40 -31 -22 -13 -4 5
SAE 10W
SAE 20W
SAE 10W-30
Other types of motor oils may be substituted if they meet
the following requirements:
„ API Service Classification CH-4
„ API Service Classification CG-4
„ API Service Classification CF-4
„ ACEA Specification E3
„ ACEA Specification E2
FUEL CHECK
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.
1. To check the engine fuel level, make sure the light
tower is placed on secure level ground with the engine
stopped.
2. Lift the light tower access door (Figure 10), battery/
muffler side. Set the door support latch in place to keep
the door open (up).
Figure 10. Adding Fuel
LT6KV LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. 2 (07/08/16) — PAGE 29
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
SAE 30
SAE 40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-60
3. Remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank.
CAUTION
ALWAYS fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh Low Sulfur
#2 diesel fuel. DO NOT fill the fuel tank beyond its
capacity. DO NOT TOP-OFF.
4. Pay attention to the fuel tank capacity when replenishing
fuel. The fuel tank cap must be closed tightly after filling.
Handle fuel in a safe container. If the container does
not have a spout, use a funnel.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately!
BATTERY CHECK
WARNING
The operator must wear the appropriate
protective equipment and clothing while
handling the battery.
Failure to wear protective equipment or clothing could
result in serious injury.
The 12-volt DC battery (Figure 11) is shipped wet and is
ready for use.
Figure 11. Battery (
When servicing of the battery is required, perform the
following:
„ A face shield and rubber gloves should be worn while
handling and servicing the battery's electrolyte.
„ Disconnect battery terminal clamps, and remove the
battery from the generator cabinet when servicing is
required.
„ DO NOT overfill the battery.
WARNING
When connecting the positive (+) cable
to the battery's positive (+) terminal
post, DO NOT allow the wrench or any
metallic part to come in contact with the
battery's negative (-) terminal post. This
may result in an electrical short circuit
or an explosion.
INSPECTION
CA:550/CCA:430)