Preparing For Start-Up (With Powerzone Controller, If Equipped); Select Auto Or Manual Mode; Manually Starting The Unit - Generac Power Systems Magnum MLT3060M Owner's Manual

Operation
3. See Figure 3-5. As soon as it is glowing, turn the
key to the right START position and hold it until the
engine cranks and starts running.
GLOW
PLUG
Figure 3-5. Crank Engine
4. See Figure 3-6. Release the key, it will move to
RUN.
GLOW
PLUG
Figure 3-6. Release Key
Preparing for Start-Up (with
PowerZone Controller, If
Equipped)
NOTE: If the engine was run out of fuel or the fuel tank was
drained, it may be necessary to bleed the fuel lines before
starting. Refer to the engine manual supplied with the unit.

Select AUTO or MANUAL Mode

See Figure 3-7. Using the arrows on the PowerZone–
DLA, select either AUTO or MANUAL on the Home
screen.
• AUTO mode is
automatic start and stop times (see
Screen).
• MANUAL mode is used for on-demand control of
the lights and convenience outlets.
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OFF
RUN
START
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OFF
RUN
START
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required for programming
Scheduler
Figure 3-7. Select AUTO or MANUAL Mode

Manually Starting the Unit

STOP mode is the default start-up setting for all units
equipped with the PowerZone–DLA. Use the following
procedure to start the generator in MANUAL mode.
1. Verify the 240VAC outlet breaker is switched OFF
(O).
2. Switch the main circuit breaker ON (I).
3. Verify that the Load Sense switch is OFF.
4. When the controller powers up, the Home screen
displays on the LCD screen and the Stop LED
illuminates to indicate that the controller is in STOP
mode. Press the Start button to initiate the startup
procedure. Assuming there are no existing engine
faults, the engine will start and the Start LED will
illuminate.
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.
5. If the engine does not start after the first cranking
attempt, the engine will pause for 15 seconds to
allow the starter to cool. The controller backlight
will go out. The engine will make two more
attempts to start for a total of three crank cycles.
6. If the engine does not start and run within three
starting cycles, the LCD screen will display the
"Fail to Start" alarm. The starting sequence can be
repeated after the starter cools for at least two
minutes. Pressing the Stop (O) button will clear the
alarm and reset the controller.
7. Once the engine starts, engine speed will increase
to 1800 rpm. The engine may hunt or change
speeds until operating speed is reached. After a
few minutes at operating speed, the Home screen
will display the mode of the unit, the engine status,
the engine RPM, and any active program
(Scheduler or Dawn to Dusk) in AUTO mode.
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