Removing And Installing The Battery - Briggs & Stratton Allmand NIGHT-LITE GR Serie Manual Del Operario

hardware is securely tightened. Repair or replace as
needed.
5. Inspect the axle, springs and undercarriage for wear,
damage or corrosion. Repair or replace as needed.
6. Inspect the outrigger bars, stabilizer jacks and locking
pins for proper operation, and for wear, damage or
corrosion. Replace as needed.
Trailer Wheels and Tires
WARNING
Towing Hazard
Towing the light tower trailer with damaged tires, rims or
lug nuts could result in death or serious injury. Repair or
replace damaged tires, rims or lug nuts before towing the
light tower trailer.
1. Check the tires for any cracks, cuts or damage. Repair or
replace as needed.
2. Check the tire pressure of the trailer tires when cold. See
Specifications .
3. Check the wheel rims for any cracks or damage. Repair
or replace as needed.
4. Make sure all the lug nuts are in place and properly
tightened. Correct torque for the lug nuts is 90 lb-ft (122
Nm).
Servicing The Axle
The axle under the light tower trailer will require periodic
maintenance and service. Such things as wheel bearing
adjustment and repacking will be required to maintain the
axle. For information on the maintenance schedule and
servicing the axle, see the axle owner's manual.
Trailer Lighting
WARNING
Towing Hazard
Towing the light tower trailer with inoperable trailer lights
could result in death or serious injury. Repair or replace
inoperable trailer lights.
Trailer lights are a safety feature, and are required by law.
Keep the trailer lights in proper working order.
• Check the trailer lights and wiring for damage or wear.
Repair or replace as needed.
• Check to be sure the wiring harness is secured to the
trailer and does not hang down to the ground.
• Check the trailer light housing assemblies for damage or
leaks. Use silicone or rubber sealant to seal the lens or
harness, as needed, or replace the housing assembly.
Electrical grease will help protect the sockets and prevent
corrosion.
• When replacing bulbs, be sure to use the correct
replacement bulb. A small amount of electrical grease in
the sockets will prevent corrosion.
For trailer wiring schematic information, refer to the separate
Wire Schematic Manual.
Maintaining the Battery
WARNING
Batteries give off explosive gases during recharging. Sparks
could cause explosions, resulting in death or serious injury.
Batteries contain acid, which is extremely caustic. Contact
with battery contents could cause severe chemical burns.
Batteries present a risk of electric shock and high short
circuit current.
• Always disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before
servicing equipment.
• DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire. Recycle battery.
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit
cigarette during and for several minutes after charging a
battery.
• DO NOT open or mutilate battery.
• DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Always slowly warm
the battery to room temperature before charging.
• Wear protective gloves, rubber apron, rubber boots and
rubber gloves.
• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
• Use tools having insulated handles.

Removing and Installing the Battery

To remove the battery
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Failure to remove the black negative (-) battery cable(s)
first could cause sparks and/or an explosion resulting in
death or serious injury. Always remove the black negative
(-) battery cable(s) first.
1. Open the engine compartment cover.
2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable (A, Figure 23)
from the negative (-) battery terminal, and secure away
from the battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) battery cable (B, Figure
23) from the postive (+) battery terminal, and secure
away from the battery.
4. Loosen the hardware fastening the battery hold-down (C,
Figure 23), and remove the hold-down.
5. Carefully remove the battery, and place in a well-
ventilated area on a level surface.
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