Automatic Shutdown; Lowering The Mast-Manual Winch; Lowering The Mast-Electric Winch (If Equipped) - Generac Power Systems MAGNUM MLT6SKDS Owner's Manual

NOTE: Disconnect the battery if the unit will be stored for
an extended period. Refer to the engine operator's
manual for additional extended storage procedures.

Automatic Shutdown

This unit is equipped with a low oil pressure and high
coolant temperature automatic shutdown system. This
system automatically shuts off the fuel supply to stop the
engine if oil pressure drops too low, or the engine
exceeds normal operating temperature. Return the main
circuit breaker to STOP to reset the unit after the cause
of shutdown has been determined.
Lowering the Mast—Manual
Winch
1. Shut down the lights and engine. See
Down the Unit.
2. Lower the mast.
3. Use the winch handles to collapse the mast to its
lowest position. Verify the electrical cord does not
get caught in, or pinched by, the mast while it is
being lowered.
.
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.
4. See Figure 3-15. If the unit is going to be moved,
rotate the mast so the lights face the rear of the unit.
Figure 3-15. Stowed (Travel) Position
To rotate the mast:
a. Loosen the mast rotation knob.
b. Rotate the mast until the white arrows are
aligned and the metal stop tabs are touching.
c. Tighten the mast rotation knob.
Owner's Manual for MLT6SMDS - MLT6SKDS Light Tower
Lowering the Mast—Electric
Winch (If Equipped)
NOTE: On key switch models, key must be in RUN to
operate electric winch.
1. Press and hold the upper winch control switch
downward to collapse the mast to its lowest
position. Verify the electrical cord does not get
caught in, or pinched by, the mast while it is being
lowered.
2. Shut down the engine. See
Unit.
3. If the unit is going to be moved, rotate the mast so
the lights face the rear of the unit. To rotate the
mast:
Shutting
a. Loosen the mast rotation knob.
b. Rotate the mast until the white arrows are
aligned and the metal stop tabs are touching.
c. Tighten the mast rotation knob.
NOTE: The electric winch models are equipped with a
safety limit switch. This switch disconnects power to the
winch after the mast is completely raised or lowered. This
prevents the cable from continuing to unwind and becom-
ing entangled around the winch drum.
Personal Injury. Stop immediately if the mast hangs
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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.
NOTE: If the light tower is not operational, and the
batteries do not have enough power to lower the mast, it
may be necessary to lower the mast manually. Always
attempt to recharge the batteries and lower the mast
electrically before proceeding.
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Operation
Shutting Down the
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