Starting The Unit - Generac Power Systems MLT4060MV Owner's Manual

Figure 3-2. Check both sets of mast cables for
2. See
excessive wear or damage. Verify the cables are
properly centered in each pulley (A). Check the
electrical cord for damage.
3. Press and hold the winch control toggle switch (B)
upward to telescope the mast to the desired height.
Extend the mast slowly, verifying the coiled
electrical cord is extending at the top sections of
the mast.
IMPORTANT NOTE: GMASD immediately if the mast
hangs up or the winch cable develops slack.
4. The mast can be rotated by loosening the mast
rotation knob at the bottom of the mast (D). Turn
the mast until the lights face in the desired direction
and then tighten the knob.
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.
WARNING
Personal injury or equipment damage. Do not raise
or lower the mast while the unit is operating.
Doing so can break the lenses and cause the
lamps to shatter.

Starting the Unit

NOTE: If the engine was run out of fuel or the fuel tank
was drained, it may be necessary to bleed the fuel lines.
Refer to the engine operator's manual supplied with the
unit.
Figure 3-3. Verify the main circuit breaker and
1. See
individual circuit breakers for each of the lights are
OFF (O).
WARNING
Equipment Damage. Never start the engine with
circuit breakers switched on. Any load connected
to the generator at start up will cause severe
damage or destroy the generator.
NOTE: If the red light on the control panel TURN MAIN
BREAKER OFF is illuminated when the key is turned to
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the START position, the breaker is closed (switched on)
and must be turned OFF (O).
Figure 3-3. Circuit Breakers in OFF (O) Position
2. See
switch to the left GLOW PLUG position and hold
the key in place for 10-15 seconds or until the glow
plug indicator turns red. (Kubota units do not have
a glow plug indicator.)
(000262)
GLOW
PLUG
(000265)
(000279)
3. See
position and hold it until the engine cranks and
starts running.
Equipment Damage. Do not continuously crank
engine for more than ten seconds. Doing so will lead
to overdischarge of batteries and starter seizure.
NOTE: For cold weather conditions, refer to the engine
operator's manual for appropriate glow plug interval.
NOTE: If oil pressure is not obtained within 15 seconds
after the key is switched to the RUN position, the low oil
automatic shutdown will turn off the fuel supply, stopping
the engine. Check the oil level and turn the key to the
(000368)
OFF position to reset the oil pressure timer before
attempting to restart the engine.
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O O
Figure 3-4. Turn the key on the Engine Start
OFF
Figure 3-4. Activate Glow Plug
Figure 3-5. Turn the key to the right START
CAUTION
Operation
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O O
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RUN
START
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(000230)
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