Removing The Lights For Transportation; Towing The Unit - Generac Power Systems MLT4200IF4 Owner's Manual

Operation
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 an Generac Mobile
Products Authorized Service Dealer immediately if
the mast hangs up or the winch cable develops
slack.
4. Release the mast lock by pulling the safety pin on
the mast lock and pulling the lock bar free. Turn the
handle of the lower mast winch counterclockwise
until the mast rests in the transport cradle.
NOTE: If the mast lock bar does not pull free, activate
the lower winch slightly to relieve pressure on the mast
bar.
5. After the mast is completely down, insert the mast
cradle locking pin and secure it with the safety pin.
6. If the unit is going to be moved, remove the lights
from the mast and stow for transportation. See
Removing the Lights for
Removing the Lights for
Transportation
1. See Figure 3-9. On units equipped with quick
disconnect fittings for the lights, disconnect the
power cords from the junction box at the top of the
mast.
2. Replace the dust caps on the junction box. On
other units, remove the junction box cover on the
top of the mast and disconnect ONLY the mast
light wires from the terminal blocks.
3. To release the wires from the terminal blocks, flip
the locking levers down and pull out the
appropriate wires.
4. Remove the lights by removing the wing nut that
holds the light fixture bracket to the cross tube.
5. Attach the lights to the storage brackets (if
equipped) located on the mast tube on either side
of the central lifting eye.
NOTE: When installing the lights, verify the star washer
is in place between the trunnion and T-handle before
tightening.
30
(000265)
Transportation.
Figure 3-9. Removing Lights

Towing the Unit

Once the engine is shut down and the mast and lights are
properly stowed, follow these steps to prepare the unit for
towing.
1. Raise the rear jack completely and release the
locking pin to rotate it up into the travel position.
Verify the locking pin snaps into place.
2. Raise the outrigger jacks completely and release
the locking pins to rotate them up into the travel
position. Verify the locking pins snap into place.
Release the outrigger locking pins and slide the
outriggers into the trailer frame until the locking
pins snap into place.
3. Use the tongue jack to raise or lower the trailer
onto the hitch of the towing vehicle. Lock the hitch
coupling and attach the safety chains or cables to
the vehicle. Remove the tongue jack locking pin
and rotate the jack into the travel position. Replace
the locking pin.
NOTE: A film of grease on the coupler will extend
coupler life and eliminate squeaking. Wipe the coupler
clean and apply fresh grease each time the unit is towed.
4. To ensure proper operation of the jacks, lubricate
the grease fittings located on the leveling jacks.
Refer to Jack Maintenance.
interval information, refer to
5. Connect any trailer wiring to the tow vehicle. Check
for proper operation of the directional and brake
lights.
6. Verify the cradle locking pin is in place.
7. Verify the enclosure and doors are properly
latched.
8. If the unit is going to be driven over rough ground,
remove the bulbs from the light fixtures.
9. Check for proper inflation of the trailer tires. For
maximum tire pressures, refer to Specifications.
10. See Figure 3-10. Check the wheel lugs. Tighten or
replace any lugs that are loose or missing. If a tire
has been removed for axle service or replaced,
Owner's Manual for MLT4200IF4 Light Tower
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For maintenance
Table 4-1.