Operation
Owner’s Manual for MLT Light Tower
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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. Verify the area around the unit is clear before
raising the mast to vertical position.
5. 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).
6. After the mast is up and locked into place, use the
upper mast winch (F) to telescope the mast to the
desired height. Extend the mast slowly, making
sure the electrical cord is extending at the top
sections of the mast. Do not extend past the
colored mark (G).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact a Generac Mobile Prod-
ucts Authorized Service Dealer immediately if the
mast hangs up or the winch cable develops slack.
7. Rotate the mast by loosening the mast rotation
knob at the bottom of the mast (H). Turn the mast
until the lights face in the desired direction and
then tighten the knob.
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.
Refer to the engine operator’s manual supplied with the
unit.
. Verify the main circuit breaker and
individual circuit breakers for each of the lights are
OFF (O).
NOTE:
If the red light on the control panel TURN MAIN
BREAKER OFF is illuminated when the key is turned to
the START position, the breaker is closed (switched on)
and must be turned OFF (O).
Figure 3-3. Circuit Breakers in OFF (O) Position
2. See
. Turn the key on the Engine Start
switch to the right GLOW PLUG position and hold
the key in place for five seconds or until the glow
plug indicator turns red. (Kubota units do not have
a glow plug indicator.)
Figure 3-4. Activate Glow Plug
3. See
. Turn the key to the right START
position and hold it until the engine cranks and
starts running.
NOTE:
For cold weather conditions, refer to the engine
operator’s manual for appropriate glow plug interval.
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)
(000279)
Personal injury or equipment damage. Do not raise
or lower the mast while the unit is operating.
Doing so can break the lenses and cause the
lamps to shatter.
WARNING
WARNING
Equipment Damage. Never start the engine with
circuit breakers switched on. Any load connected
to the generator at start up will cause severe
damage or destroy the generator.
(000368)
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GLOW
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RUN
START
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