Lowering The Mast; Removing The Lights For Transportation; Towing The Unit - Generac Power Systems MAGNUM MLT5060M Owner's Manual

Operation

Lowering the Mast

WARNING
Burn hazard. Lamps become extremely hot
while in use. Allow 10–15 minutes for cooling
before handling or lowering mast. Touching a
hot lens or fixture can cause severe burns.
1. Shut down the lights and engine. See
Down the Unit.
2. If the unit is going to be moved, it is recommended
that the mast is turned so the lights face the rear of
the unit. 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.
3. Turn the upper
counterclockwise to collapse the mast to its lowest
position. Verify the coiled 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 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: Generac Mobile Products strongly recommends
that the lights be removed from the mast and stowed for
transportation. See Removing
Transportation.
5. After the mast is completely down, insert the mast
cradle locking pin and secure it with the safety pin.
Removing the Lights for
Transportation
1. See Figure 3-10. Disconnect the power cords from
the junction box at the top of the mast.
2. Install the dust caps on the junction box.
3. Remove the lights from the mast by removing the
wing nut that holds the light fixture bracket to the
cross tube.
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(000278)
Shutting
mast winch handle
(000265)
the Lights for
4. Insert the lights onto the light storage channel,
located on the inside of each door.
5. Orient the lights so the lenses are facing the rubber
seal on the inside of the door, as shown.
6. Secure the light fixtures with the wing nuts. Secure
the light cords to prevent damage to them.
NOTE: When installing the lights, verify the star washer
is in place between the trunnion and T-handle before
tightening.
Figure 3-10. 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 jack locking pins to swing the jacks 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 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
Schedule.
5. Connect any trailer wiring to the tow vehicle. Check
for proper operation of the directional and brake
lights.
Owner's Manual for MLT Light Tower
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Basic Maintenance