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Oshkosh Corporation Classification ‐ Restricted
METRO-POD II
Operation and Safety Manual
Lighting Tower
Model
Metro-POD
Series-II
From
S/N MP00000072
onwards
1001309909
Revision B
March 14, 2024
1001309909_B
JLG Industries (Australia)
24/03/24
Oshkosh Corporation
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Summary of Contents for JLG Metro-POD Series
- Page 1 Oshkosh Corporation Classification ‐ Restricted METRO-POD II Operation and Safety Manual Lighting Tower Model Metro-POD Series-II From S/N MP00000072 onwards 1001309909 Revision B March 14, 2024 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) 24/03/24 Oshkosh Corporation...
- Page 2 1001309909 Metro-POD II Operation and Safety Manual 1001309910 Metro-POD II Service & Maintenance Manual 1001309911 Metro-POD II Illustrated Parts Manual LOCATIONS: JLG AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND JLG Industries JLG Industries (Port Macquarie) (Western Australia) 11 Bolwarra Road 39 Kewdale Road...
- Page 3 Take time to read and become familiar with all three (3) Metro-POD II manuals. If you are uncertain about any of the information presented, contact your JLG Service Office before working on the lighting tower.
- Page 4 2.0 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS 3.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.. 4.0 PREPARATION FOR USE 5.0 INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE MACHINE SPECIFICATION 7.0 ISOLUX PLOT 8.0 MACHINE CONTROLS 9.0 MACHINE OPERATION 10.0 LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING 11.0 TOWING INSTRUCTIONS 12.0 STORAGE 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) 24/03/24 Oshkosh Corporation...
- Page 5 If there is a question on application and/or operation, JLG Industries Customer Support Department should be consulted on (02) 6581 1111 (Australia).
- Page 6 AVOIDED, MAY RESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY. IT MAY ALSO ALERT AGAINST UNSAFE PRACTICES. INDICATES INFORMATION OR A COMPANY POLICY THAT RELATES DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL AND PROPERTY. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 2 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 7 This determination shall be made by a qualified person in accordance with the employer, local, government requirements for work practices near energized equipment. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 3 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 8 5. Do NOT replace lights with alternative lights without being authorised by JLG. DO NOT ERECT OR OPERATE THE 6. The mast is not a crane. Do NOT MACHINE IN CONDITIONS WHERE THE...
- Page 9 7. Prior to use, check the following machine fluid levels. a) engine radiator coolant b) engine oil level. c) fuel tank level. d) hydraulic tank level. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 5 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 10 205/80 x 16” Wheel Dimensions: 14” x 6J COMPONENT SPECIFICATION Tyre pressure (gauge): 450 kPa Wheel Nut Torque : 125 Nm Engine: Kubota Z482-E4B-ACP-1 2-Cylinder, water-cooled, normal aspirated Total Displacement 479 cm 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 6 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 11 Oshkosh Corporation Classification ‐ Restricted METRO-POD II 2.41 m 5.76 m 1.63 m Towed Configuration 2.15 m Lighting Tower Configuration 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 7 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 12 3. Mast raise/lower toggle switch. Toggle switch “up” to raise mast. Toggle switch “down” lower mast. Note: Switch centre position is “off”. RELEASE EMERGENCY-STOP BUTTON, BEFORE OPERATING THE CONTROLLER. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 8 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 13 Strobe Light / Beacon Switches the beacon light on or off. METRO-POD II MODULE (only when the engine is running) AUTO-START INSTRUCTIONS 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 9 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 14 11. Set the required “Duration” period of operation , then press MENU/CONFIRM until the cursor disappears. 7. Press MENU/CONFIRM to open the Timer Running Action screen. Press the STOP button to return to the home screen. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 10 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 15 After completing engine ‘warm-up’, each tower light is switched-on sequenced at 3 second intervals. The lighting tower will now run in the AUTO MODE METRO-POD II MODULE SETTING THE DATE & TIME 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 11 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 16 Enter MENU/CONFIRM to advance to the next field. Emergency-Stop Button (circled) Note the date format is YY-MM-DD. DEPRESS EMERGENCY-STOP BUTTON BEFORE PACKING-UP LIGHTING TOWER PERFORMING MACHINE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE. BUNDING DRAINS/ENGINE OIL DRAIN 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 12 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 17 2. An engine tray bund drain plug. 3. A fuel tank bund drain plug. The machine bunding can hold 110% of the maximum total liquids volume. PARKING BRAKE (HYDRAULIC) override ratchet parking brake brake lever 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 13 mechanism Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24 “latched”...
- Page 18 PRIOR TO TOWING THE VEHICLE, ENSURE THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED AND THAT THE RATCHET BAR IS SWUNG CLEAR. FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD CAUSE BRAKES LOCK-ON DURING TOWING. PARKING BRAKE (CABLE OPERATED) 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 14 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 19 A bubble level is provided on the front of the machine to assist in levelling. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 15 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 20 A) Press then wait for engine start-up period wait for machine to warm-up B) Press to turn each light Stop C) Press to shut-down. wait for machine to complete shutdown sequence. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 16 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 21 When all lights are off, the engine runs through a cool-down cycle before Press key to confirm setting and the stopping. set value will be saved into internal FLASH 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 17 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 22 To return the controller from the ”power- save” mode, press for ten (10) seconds. Note: Three minutes before programmed machine auto-start, controller returns from the “power-save” mode to initiate the auto-start sequence. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 18 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 23 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 19 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 24 When positioning the forklift tines into the forklift pockets, ensure the tines go through far enough to bear against the frame diagonals. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 20 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 25 Secure the jack handle to prevent possible unwinding of the outrigger. required lighting tower positioned and secured lengthways across the trailer deck by folding and pinning the drawbar in the position shown. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 21 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 26 Inspect outriggers making sure plunger pin is safety chain(s) and shackle for wear and securely engaged. damage. Replace worn damaged chain(s) and/or shackle before towing. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 22 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 27 3. Undo safety chain(s). the trailer, with slight acceleration will stabilise trailer motion. 4. Ensure ground surface below jockey wheel is firm and will support weight. Swing jockey wheel down and extend. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 23 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 28 8. Check safety chain(s) - Check that the chain(s) is properly rigged to the towing vehicle, not to detachable hitch components. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 24 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
- Page 29 8. Empty the fuel tank. Plug all vent holes to prevent ingress of moisture and reduce likelihood of condensation and corrosion. 9. Wipe clean all exterior surfaces and remove any collected or accumulated plant or leaf matter. 1001309909_B JLG Industries (Australia) Page 25 Oshkosh Corporation 14/03/24...
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