Preparing For Start-Up; Select Auto Mode Or Manual Mode; Configure For Intended Use; Manually Starting The Unit - Generac Power Systems MLT6SMD Owner's Manual

Operation
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.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact a GMP ASD immedi-
ately if the mast hangs up or the winch cable devel-
ops slack.

Preparing for Start-Up

NOTE: If the engine was run out of fuel or the fuel tank
was drained, it may be necessary to purge the fuel lines
before starting. Refer to the engine manual supplied with
the unit.

Select Auto Mode or Manual Mode

See Figure 3-4. Using the up/down arrows on the Power
Zone–DLA, select either AUTO or MANUAL on the Home
screen.
• Auto mode is required for programming automatic
start and stop times (see
enabling the "Night Watchman" sensor (see
to Dawn Screen.)
• Manual mode is used for on-demand control of the
lights and convenience receptacles.
.
Figure 3-4. Selecting Manual or Auto Mode

Configure for Intended Use

See ECOSpeed Engine
the unit.
32
(000262)
(000265)
Scheduler Screen), or
002354
to determine intended use of
LED Lights Only
Turn the 240VAC/30A main breaker to OFF. The engine
will run at low speed while operating, greatly reducing
sound emissions and fuel consumption.
LED Lights and Export Power
Turn the 240VAC/30A main breaker to ON and Load
Sense OFF. The engine will run at high speed for power-
ing high amperage equipment.
LED Lights and Export Power with Load Sense
Turn the 240VAC/30A main breaker to ON and Load
Sense ON. The engine will run at high speed when
detecting applied load(s) such as hand tools and low
amperage equipment.
Table 3-1 illustrates the four possible combinations of
240VAC/30A main breaker and load sense switch posi-
tions.
Table 3-1. Engine Speed Selection
240VAC/
30A Main
Breaker
Dusk
*Engine will speed up automatically when more
power is drawn from receptacles.

Manually Starting the Unit

Stop mode is the default start-up setting for all units
equipped with the Power Zone–DLA. Proceed as follows
to start the generator in Manual mode.
1. Verify the 240VAC/30A main breaker is OFF (O).
2. Set the control power switch to ON (I).
3. Verify the Load Sense switch is OFF.
4. When the controller powers up, the Home screen
displays on the LCD screen and the Stop LED illu-
minates to indicate that the controller is in Stop
mode. Press the start button to initiate the startup
procedure. If there are no existing engine faults,
the engine will start and the Start LED will illumi-
nate.
NOTE: The engine can be started from any screen. It
may take a few seconds for the engine to run smoothly
and reach its governed operating speed.
Load Sense Switch
ON
Load
ON dependent—
variable speed*
OFF Low speed
Owner's Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower
OFF
High speed
Low speed