Generac Power Systems MLT6SMD, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower iii
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction and Safety
Introduction ..................................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .................................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................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 ..........................................................5
Positioning the Unit .....................................................5
Starting the Unit ...........................................................5
Raising and Lowering the Mast ...................................5
Service Safety ..............................................................6
Towing Safety ...............................................................6
Hitch and Coupling ......................................................6
Running Lights ............................................................6
Wheels and Tires ........................................................6
Safe Towing Techniques .............................................6
Reporting Trailer Safety Defects ................................7
Safety and Operating Decals ......................................8
Section 2: General Information
Specifications .............................................................13
Unit Serial Number Locations ...................................14
Trailer Tongue Storage and Tow Positions .............15
Place Trailer Tongue in Tow Position ........................15
Place Trailer Tongue in Storage Position ..................16
Unit Dimensions .........................................................17
Component Locations ...............................................18
Control Panel ..............................................................20
Control Panel Features and Functions ......................21
ECOSpeed Engine .....................................................21
PowerZone–DLA ........................................................22
Controller Features and Functions ............................22
Operator Screens ......................................................23
Section 3: Operation
Light Tower Setup ......................................................29
Prestart Checklist ......................................................30
Raising the Mast—Manual Winch .............................30
Raising the Mast—Electric Winch (If Equipped) .....31
Preparing for Start-Up ...............................................32
Select Auto Mode or Manual Mode ...........................32
Configure for Intended Use .......................................32
Manually Starting the Unit .........................................32
Light Operation ..........................................................33
Engine Derating .........................................................33
Wet Stacking ..............................................................33
Dusk to Dawn Sensor ................................................34
Customer Convenience Receptacles .......................34
Shutting Down the Unit .............................................34
Automatic Shutdown .................................................34
Lower Radiator Hose Heater (If Equipped) ..............34
Use and Maintenance ...............................................34
Tandem Tow (If Equipped) ........................................35
Telemetry (If Equipped) .............................................35
Spark Arrester (If Equipped) .....................................35
Lowering the Mast—Manual Winch ..........................35
Lowering the Mast—Electric Winch
(If Equipped) ...............................................................36
Electrically Lowering the Mast ...................................36
Manually Lowering the Mast ......................................36
Towing the Unit ..........................................................36
Lifting the Unit ............................................................37
Tying Down the Unit ..................................................37
Section 4: Maintenance
Emissions Information ..............................................39
Daily Walk-Around Inspection ..................................39
General Maintenance .................................................39
Preparing for Service .................................................39
Cleaning the Unit .......................................................39
Inspecting the Unit .....................................................39
Basic Maintenance Schedule ....................................40
Resetting the Maintenance Alarms ..........................41