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MLT6SMD
S/N 3002908801 and above
For technical assistance contact:
www.generacmobileproducts.com
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1-800-926-9768
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Light Tower MLT6SMD S/N 3002908801 and above For technical assistance contact: www.generacmobileproducts.com Technical Support 1-800-926-9768 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
  • Page 2 • If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside. • Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system. • Do not idle the engine except as necessary. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/diesel. (000394) Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preparing for Service ..........39 ECOSpeed Engine .............21 Cleaning the Unit ............39 PowerZone–DLA ............22 Inspecting the Unit .............39 Controller Features and Functions ......22 Basic Maintenance Schedule ........40 Operator Screens ............23 Resetting the Maintenance Alarms ......41 Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...
  • Page 4 General Troubleshooting .......... 43 Section 6: Wiring Diagrams AC Wiring ..............45 DC Wiring—Control Box ........... 46 DC Wiring ..............47 DC Wiring—Electric Winch Option ......48 Trailer Wiring ............. 49 Section 7: Service Log Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 5: Section 1: Introduction And Safety

    Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special instructions about a particular operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe them Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 6: General Hazards

    Failure to do so could result in death, serious injury, property or equipment damage. WARNING (000235) Personal Injury. Do not use lifting hook other than as directed. Failure to do so could result in death, serious injury, or property damage. (000350) Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 7: Electrical Hazards

    Electrocution. DO NOT use the unit if processes. For more information on battery recycling, visit electrical cord is cut or worn through. Doing the Battery Council International website at: http:// so will result in death or serious injury. batterycouncil.org (000263a) Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 8: Fuel Hazards

    Carbon monoxide, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. (000103) DANGER Asphyxiation. Do not operate unit without a properly functioning exhaust system. Doing so will result in death or serious injury. (000340) Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 9: Operating Safety

    (000291) WARNING Burn hazard. Never operate lights with a damaged or missing lens cover. Lamps are hot and pressurized while in use. Unprotected lamps can shatter, causing severe injury. (000277) Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 10: Service Safety

    45 mph (72 km/h). Recommended off-road tow- ing speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less, depending on terrain. • When towing, maintain extra space between vehi- cles and avoid soft shoulders, curbs, and sudden lane changes. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 11: Reporting Trailer Safety Defects

    To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153), go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E. Washington, DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 12: Safety And Operating Decals

    Danger—Fuel and Fueling Hazards Warning—High Temperature: Do Not Remove Guard Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Only Electrical Ground Connection Not A Step Neutral Bonded to Frame Tie-Down Point Setup and Take-Down Instructions Towing Instructions — — Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...
  • Page 13 Nicht zurückziehen Ausleger mit Turm auf. No retraiga estabilizadores con la torre de arriba. Ne pas retirer les stabilisateurs avec la tour vers le haut. 006431 Figure 1-1. Decal Locations (1 of 3) Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...
  • Page 14 WARNING WARNUNG ADVERTENCIA AVERTISSEMENT WARNING NEUTRAL BONDED TO FRAME NULLLEITER AM RAHMEN ANGESCHLOSSEN NEUTRO CONECTADO AL BASTIDOR POSITION NEUTRE LORSQUE FIXÉ AU CADRE WARNUNG ADVERTENCIA AVERTISSEMENT 006432 Figure 1-2. Decal Locations (2 of 3) Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...
  • Page 15 Introduction and Safety 006433 Figure 1-3. Decal Locations (3 of 3) Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...
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  • Page 17: Section 2: General Information

    (L) 39.9 (151.04) Coolant (including engine) qt (L) 4.5 (4.3) Oil (including filter) qt (L) 5.0 (4.7) Maximum Run Time Operating with LED Lights Only hours Operating with LED Lights and Export Power hours Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 18: Unit Serial Number Locations

    CE VEHICULE EST CONFORME A TOUTES LES NORMES QUI LUI SONT APPLICABLES EN VERTU DU REGLEMENT SUR LA SECURITE DES VEHICULES AUTOMOBILES L’USAGER DU CANADA EN VIGUEUR A LA DATE SA FABRICATION. XXX000 MODEL: POUR 00000000000000000 PLUS DE TRAILER V.I.N./N.I.V.: TYPE: RENSEIGNEMENTS 006434 Figure 2-1. Serial Number Locations Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 19: Trailer Tongue Storage And Tow Positions

    4. See Figure 2-3. Install jack and secure with clevis (D). 003592 Figure 2-5. Install and Secure Pins 003517 Figure 2-3. Jack Installed 5. See Figure 2-2. Remove pins (B) and (C). Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 20: Place Trailer Tongue In Storage Position

    NOTE: Varying levels of effort may be required depending on terrain. 003520 Figure 2-7. Pivot Trailer Tongue Into Storage Position 5. See Figure 2-8. Install pins (B) and (C) at locations shown to secure trailer tongue in storage position. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 21: Unit Dimensions

    Unit Dimensions 006435 Figure 2-9. Unit Dimensions MLT6SMD 118 in (3 m) 101 in (2.6 m) 23 ft (7 m) 57 in (1.5 m) 120.5 in (3.1 m) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 22: Component Locations

    Component Locations 006436 Figure 2-10. Component Locations—Front and Left Side Grounding studs: Tongue jack Interior: On enclosure floor behind controller Exterior: On bumper Outrigger and jack Mast rotation knob Fuel fill Winch Tie-down location Light Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...
  • Page 23 General Information 006437 Figure 2-11. Component Locations—Rear and Right Side Central lift point Tandem tow mount (optional—not shown) Engine/radiator access hood Hood latch Forklift pocket Control panel Central lift point Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 24: Control Panel

    General Information Control Panel DC CIRCUIT 120VAC OUTLET MAST LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAST CIRCUIT BREAKER BREAKER BREAKER CONTROL POWER MAST UP LOAD MAST DOWN SENSE 240VAC OUTLET BREAKER 002986 Figure 2-4. Control Panel Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 25: Control Panel Features And Functions

    240VAC/30A main breaker (H) is ON. Use this setting when connecting equipment that requires a higher starting amperage, such as air conditioners, air compressors, or submersible pumps. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 26: Powerzone-Dla

    Manual mode or Auto mode. NOTE: Remove all loads from the generator by opening all circuit breakers (turn to OFF [O]) before pressing the stop button to prevent damage to the generator and connected equipment. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 27: Operator Screens

    If the unit is in Auto mode, the Home screen may also display whether the scheduler or “dusk to dawn” are enabled. 002327 002544 Figure 2-9. Lights Screen Figure 2-7. Home Screen Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...
  • Page 28 Once programmed, the Scheduler will start the engine and illuminate the lights until the designated shutdown time. 002981 Figure 2-11. Generator Screen 002329 Figure 2-13. Scheduler Screen Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 29: Owner's Manual For Mlt6Smd Light Tower

    On initiation of the shutdown condition, the control- ler de-energizes all the outputs, including the lights, to remove the load from the generator. Once this occurs, the controller shuts the generator set down immediately to prevent further damage. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 30: Owner's Manual For Mlt6Smd Light Tower

    Eventually the most recent alarm will display and the cycle begins again. To exit the event log, press the ↑ and ↓ buttons simultaneously to enter the navigation menu. Once entered, cycle to the desired operator screen. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 31: Owner's Manual For Mlt6Smd Light Tower

    USB identification number, and the application and engine version. 08/27/2015 04 22PM Product L401MKII A4 ID 21CFB579D 01970 Figure 2-19. About Screen Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

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  • Page 33: Section 3: Operation

    (D) and pull each outrigger out until the spring loaded locking pin snaps back into place. Pull the locking pin on the outrigger jack and rotate each jack 90° so the jack pad is facing down. Install the locking pin. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 34: Prestart Checklist

    Inspect the engine fan belt guard.  Inspect the engine exhaust system for loose or rusted components.  Verify all covers are in place and secure. 006438 Figure 3-2. Pulley Locations - Manual Winch Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 35: Raising The Mast-Electric Winch (If Equipped)

    (C) on the second mast section is visible as seen in Detail C. IMPORTANT NOTE: A limit switch on the main mast section will disconnect power to the upper electric winch to prevent overextending the mast. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 36: Preparing For Start-Up

    NOTE: The engine can be started from any screen. It the unit. may take a few seconds for the engine to run smoothly and reach its governed operating speed. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 37: Light Operation

    These include: • fuel dilution • sooting with heavy, black exhaust • moisture accumulation Engine temperature and speed are continuously man- aged to avoid developing a wet stack condition. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 38: Dusk To Dawn Sensor

    120VAC extension cord with a With all of the lights off, the full generator output may be minimum amperage rating of 10A. Connect the used with the 240VAC/30A twist-lock receptacle. cord to a properly grounded 120VAC, GFCI outlet. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 39: Tandem Tow (If Equipped)

    A spark arrester, installed on the unit exhaust, may be required by code in certain municipalities. Contact the local authority having jurisdiction to determine whether or not a spark arrester must be installed on the unit before operation. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 40: Lowering The Mast-Electric Winch (If Equipped)

    Figure 3-9. Manually Lowering the Mast c. Second pass: tighten to 50-60 ft-lbs (67-81 Nm). 2. Attach a drill chuck firmly to the exposed motor d. Third pass: tighten to 90-120 ft-lbs (122-162 Nm). shaft (B). Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 41: Lifting The Unit

    Avoid approaching the unit at an angle, as this can permanently damage the forklift pockets, tires, or cabinet. Verify any obstructions are clear of the forklift tines before lifting. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...
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  • Page 43: Section 4: Maintenance

    2. Verify the circuit breakers are OFF. • After engine is stopped and completely cool, cool- 3. Disconnect the negative (–) terminal on the battery. ant may be added directly to the coolant overflow jug. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 44: Basic Maintenance Schedule

    Always follow the recommendations of the OEM engine manual that was shipped with the unit for specific operating instructions. If further technical assistance is required, contact Generac Mobile Products Technical Service at 1-800-926-9768. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 45: Resetting The Maintenance Alarms

    1. Verify the cable is securely fastened to the object require periodic replacement. being lifted and to the winch drum. 2. Verify the cable and cable attachments are not damaged. Contact a GMP ASD to order a replace- ment cable if necessary. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 46: Winch Mechanical Brake

    3. Pump grease into the Zerk fitting until fresh grease is visible around the nozzle of the grease gun. 4. Wipe any excess grease from the axle hub with a clean cloth and install the rubber plug. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 47: Section 5: Troubleshooting

    It does not cover all types of problems. Refer to the OEM engine operator’s manual for additional troubleshooting information. Procedures that require in-depth knowledge or skills should be referred to a GMP ASD. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...
  • Page 48 Adjust the dusk-to-dawn sensor according to Dusk-to-dawn sensor Dusk to Dawn Sensor adjustment needed. The lights are flashing Low generator frequency. Verify AC frequency is >40hz. If problems continue, contact Generac Mobile Products, LLC at 1-800-926-9768 for assistance. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 49: Section 6: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams Section 6: Wiring Diagrams AC Wiring 75022 Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 50: Dc Wiring-Control Box

    INPUT F SWITCH INPUTS TO GND TO GND 348 OHM RESISTOR 66234 BK/WT SPLICE BK/VI TO GND DOWN GY/YL RECP BREAKER AUX SWITCH GY/YL LOAD SENSE SWITCH TO IDLE LOAD SENSOR DC OUTPUT GY/YL 75013A_H_09.08.16 Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 51: Dc Wiring

    Wiring Diagrams DC Wiring OR/WT SPLICE SPADE SPADE VI/YL VI/YL RD/YL BK/WT SPADE FUSE LINK SPLICE SPLICE GY/RD NIGHT WATCHMAN PHOTO SENSOR 75013B_H_09.08.16 Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 52: Dc Wiring-Electric Winch Option

    Wiring Diagrams DC Wiring—Electric Winch Option TOP SWITCH (DOWN STOP) BOTTOM SWITCH (UP STOP) WINCH TIME DELAY RELAY SWITCH 1 CONTACTOR 1 BK/WT BK/VI BK/VI BK/VI DOWN BATTERY 90596_A_07.19.16 Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...

  • Page 53: Trailer Wiring

    Wiring Diagrams Trailer Wiring SPADE VI/YL SPADE BK/WT SPADE SPADE SPADE SPLICE SPADE 90520_D_08.27.14 Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...
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  • Page 55: Section 7: Service Log

    OIL GRADE:______________________________________ BRAND: __________________________________ COOLANT MIXTURE: ______________________________ BRAND: __________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Hours to Coolant Hours to Coolant Date Oil Level Date Oil Level Service Level Service Level Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower...
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  • Page 60 Part No. 10000017442 Rev. C 04/10/18 ©2018 Generac Mobile Products, LLC All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Generac Mobile Products, LLC No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written 215 Power Drive, Berlin, WI 54923 consent from Generac Mobile Products, LLC.

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