Operation
Owner’s Manual for MLT3060M-K Light Tower
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2. See
. Remove mast cradle locking pin
from mast cradle (A).
3. Check the mast cables for excessive wear or
damage. Verify the cables are properly centered in
each pulley (B). Check the electrical cord for
damage.
4. Remove the safety pin from the mast lock bar (C).
Using the handle for the lower mast winch (D),
raise the mast until it is vertical and the tab on the
mast is positioned into the mast lock. The mast
lock bar should snap into place automatically.
Secure the lock with the safety pin (E).
5. Rotate the mast by loosening the mast rotation
knob (H) at the bottom of the mast. Turn the mast
until the lights face in the desired direction, and
then tighten the mast rotation knob to secure the
mast in position.
6. Use the winch (F) to slowly extend the mast, making
sure that the coiled electrical cord is extending at
the top sections of the mast. STOP extending the
mast when the colored mark (G) on the second
mast section is visible as seen in Detail G.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact a Generac Mobile
Products Authorized Dealer immediately if the mast
hangs up or the winch cable develops slack.
Starting the Unit
NOTE:
If the engine was run out of fuel or the fuel tank was
drained, it may be necessary to bleed the fuel lines before
starting. Refer to the engine manual supplied with the unit.
. Verify the main circuit breaker and
individual circuit breakers for each of the lights are
OFF (O).
Figure 3-3. Circuit Breakers in OFF (O) Position
NOTE:
When the red “turn main breaker OFF” light is
illuminated, the main circuit breaker must be turned OFF
(O).
2. See
. Turn the key on the Engine Start
switch to the left GLOW PLUG position and hold
the key in place for five seconds, or until the glow
plug indicator turns red.
Figure 3-4. Activate Glow Plug
NOTE:
The MLT3060K is not equipped with a glow plug
indicator.
WARNING
Tipping hazard. Do not extend the mast beyond the
colored mark on the second mast section. The unit
can become unstable and tip or fall, causing injury.
(000262)
WARNING
Personal Injury. Stop immediately if the mast hangs
up or the winch cable develops slack. Excess slack
could cause the mast to collapse, resulting in personal
injury or equipment damage.
(000265)
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GLOW
PLUG
OFF
RUN
START
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