TM 55-1945-205-10-2 0007 00 2 0007 00 Table 1.  Light Tower Controls and Indicators. KEY CONTROL OR INDICATOR FUNCTION 1 HOUR METER Indicates elapsed time in hours that the light tower engine has operated. 2 FUEL LEVEL Indicates the fuel level in the light tower fuel tank. 3 Ignition Switch Allows the operator to select between preheat, run, start and off. The PREHEAT position preheats the glow plugs to aid starting. The START position allows for starting of the engine. The ignition switch is spring loaded to the RUN position when the key is released after starting. The OFF position allows the operator to turn the light tower engine off after use. 4 MAIN BREAKER Allows the operator to turn off all electrical power to the lights and receptacles. The main breaker is rated at 35 amps. 5 LAMP 1 Circuit breaker switch allows the operator to turn on and off lamp number one on the light tower. 6 LAMP 2 Circuit breaker switch allows the operator to turn on and off lamp number two on the light tower. 7 LAMP 3 Circuit breaker switch allows the operator to turn on and off lamp number three on the light tower. 8 LAMP 4 Circuit breaker switch allows the operator to turn on and off lamp number four on the light tower. 9 PUSH TO RESET Circuit breaker for light power circuit. 10 RECEPTACLE, 120 V 20A 120 volt, 20 amp electrical receptacle. 11 RECEPTACLE, 240 V 20A 240 volt, 20 amp electrical receptacle. 12 Locking Pin Secures light tower in upright position. 13 Locking Pin Locks light tower in the stowed position for transport. 14 Eye Bolt Allows light tower to rotate. Prevents rotation when tightened. 15 Locking Pin Locks light tower in position for angled operation. 16 Winch Raises light tower when turned from the stowed position. Returns light tower to stowed position after operation. 17 Winch Extends light tower to desired height. 18 Speed Control Lever Controls engine speed during operation. 19 Engine Stop Lever Allows operator to stop engine without returning to control panel.