Generac Power Systems MAGNUM MLT5060K, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual for MLT Light Tower 1
Section 1: Introduction and Safety
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
General Hazards ..................................................2
Explosion and Fire Hazards ................................2
Trailer Hazards .....................................................2
Electrical Hazards ................................................3
Battery Hazards ...................................................3
Fuel Hazards ........................................................4
Engine Safety .......................................................4
Operating Safety ..................................................4
Positioning the Unit .....................................................4
Starting the Unit ...........................................................4
Raising and Lowering the Mast ...................................5
Service Safety ......................................................5
Towing Safety ......................................................6
Hitch and Coupling ......................................................6
Running Lights ............................................................6
Wheels and Tires ........................................................6
Safe Towing Techniques .............................................6
Reporting Trailer Safety Defects ........................6
Section 2: General Information
Specifications ......................................................7
Unit Dimensions ..................................................9
Unit Serial Number Locations ..........................10
Component Locations .......................................11
Control Panel - MLT5060M, MLT5060K ............12
Control Panel Features and Functions ......................13
Control Panel - MLT5080M, MLT5080K,
MLT5080KCan ....................................................14
Control Panel Features and Functions ......................15
Section 3:Operation
Light Tower Setup .............................................17
Prestart Checklist ..............................................18
Raising the Mast ................................................18
Starting the Unit ................................................ 19
Automatic Shutdown ........................................ 20
Light Operation .................................................. 20
Auxiliary Outlets ................................................ 21
Wet Stacking ...................................................... 21
Voltage Regulator Option ................................. 21
Engine Derating ................................................. 21
Shutting Down the Unit ..................................... 21
Lowering the Mast ............................................. 22
Removing the Lights for Transportation ......... 22
Towing the Unit ................................................. 22
Lifting the Unit ................................................... 23
Section 4:Maintenance
Emissions Information ...................................... 25
Daily Walk-Around Inspection ......................... 25
General Maintenance ........................................ 25
Preparing for Service .................................................25
Cleaning the Unit .......................................................25
Inspecting the Unit .....................................................25
Basic Maintenance Schedule ........................... 26
Winch Use, Operation and Maintenance ......... 28
Prior to Use ...............................................................28
Operation ...................................................................28
Maintenance ..............................................................28
Optional Lower Radiator Hose Heater Use and
Maintenance ....................................................... 28
Trailer Wheel Bearings ..................................... 29
Jack Maintenance .............................................. 29
Section 5:Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting .................................. 31
Troubleshooting the Lights .............................. 32
Section 6:Wiring Diagrams
Mast Junction Box Wiring and Light
Connections ....................................................... 33
AC Wiring Diagram ............................................ 34
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