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Owner’s Manual Diesel Generator MLG15 SN 3004595385 and above 010052 For technical assistance contact: www.generacmobileproducts.com Technical Support 1-800-926-9768 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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Engine and generator serial numbers are located on data Unit Serial No. plates affixed to the engine and generator, respectively. When contacting a Generac Mobile Authorized Service Engine Model No. Dealer (GMASD) about parts and service, always provide the unit model and serial number.
Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction and Safety Section 4: Maintenance Introduction .............1 Emissions Information .........19 Read This Manual Thoroughly ......1 Daily Walk Around Inspection ......19 General Maintenance ..........19 How to Obtain Service ........1 Basic Maintenance Schedule ......20 Safety Rules ............1 Jacks ..............21 Safety Symbols and Meanings ......1 Side-Wind Models ...........21...
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Section 1: Introduction and Safety Introduction Safety Rules Thank you for purchasing a Generac Mobile product. The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible This unit been designed provide high- circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings performance, efficient operation, and years of use when in this manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit maintained properly.
Introduction and Safety General Hazards WARNING CAUTION DANGER Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance. Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or poisonous gas.
Introduction and Safety Electrical Hazards Lifting Hazards DANGER WARNING Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident, Personal injury. Failure to properly connect immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive lifting cables, chains, or straps could result in implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply death, serious injury, or property damage.
Introduction and Safety Battery Hazards Fuel Hazards DANGER DANGER Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. No leakage of fuel is working on this equipment. Doing so will permitted. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do result in death or serious injury.
GMASD, or licensed. Contact your local Department Generac Mobile Products LLC. Transportation office to check on license requirements for your particular unit. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424- Hitch and Coupling 9153), go to http://www.safercar.gov;...
Introduction and Safety Operating and Safety Decals This unit features numerous safety and operating decals, Replace missing or hard-to-read decals. For decal part which provide important operating instructions and warn numbers, see the parts manual at of dangers and hazards. This section illustrates decal www.generacmobileproducts.com.
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Introduction and Safety 010054 Figure 1-2. Interior Decals Warning: Hot surface, moving parts Operator’s manual must be stored on machine Push to reset Operator’s manual must be stored on machine Danger: Electrocution Warning: Hot surface, moving parts Grounding stud Danger: Diesel fuel, asphyxiation, no open flame Engine operation procedure Ultra low sulfur fuel only Owner’s Manual for Mobile Generator...
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General Information Unit Dimensions 009708 Figure 2-1. Unit Dimensions 105 in (2.68 m) 68 in (1.73 m) 56 in (1.42 m) Owner’s Manual for Mobile Generator...
General Information Interior 010005 Figure 2-3. Components—Interior Air filter Control box Document holder Radiator Coolant overflow jug Fuel fill Battery (behind panel) Starter (below muffler—on engine) Oil level indicator (dipstick) Muffler Fuel filter Owner’s Manual for Mobile Generator...
General Information Control Panel MAIN BREAKER 240V HOURS TURN MAIN BREAKER OFF GLOW PLUG START NEUTRAL BONDED TO FRAME 010056 Figure 2-4. Components—Control Panel Engine ignition switch (key activated) Main circuit breaker Circuit breaker indicator light Glow plug indicator When lit, main circuit breaker must be opened When lit, engine glow plugs are operational.
General Information Unit and Serial Number Locations Coolant Recommendation Figure 2-5 to locate the unit ID tag (A) and Vehicle DANGER Identification Number (VIN) (B). Important information, such as the unit model number, serial Risk of poisoning. Do not use mouth to siphon number, VIN and tire loading information is found on coolant.
Section 3: Operation Prestart Checklist Starting the Unit Before starting the unit, all items in the prestart checklist DANGER must be completed. Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, WARNING poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not Consult Manual. Read and understand manual avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
(U/F). The voltage regulator is adjusted before shipment from the factory. Contact Personal injury. Press the emergency stop button to Generac Mobile for additional information before stop the engine immediately in case of an emergency. attempting to adjust the voltage regulator.
Operation Wet Stacking on (pumps, compressors, lights, etc.). When you have finished using the unit, proceed with shut down as The unit is powered by a diesel engine. Diesel engines follows: are susceptible to wet stacking if lightly loaded. Wet Remove all loads from the receptacles.
Operation NOTE: After first road use, repeat tightening procedure. Figure 3-8. Approach unit perpendicularly to avoid damaging the unit. Maximum recommended speed for highway towing is 45 mph (72 km/h). Recommended off-road towing speed is not to exceed 10 mph (16 km/h). Lifting the Unit WARNING Personal injury.
Section 4: Maintenance Emissions Information bar reaches the red section on the gauge (20 in. For emissions information, see the OEM engine manual. Check wheel lugs. see Towing the Unit. • Check coolant level daily. See the engine • Daily Walk Around Inspection operator’s manual for coolant recommendations and proper mixture.
Maintenance Basic Maintenance Schedule See the original equipment manufacturer’s operating decrease performance and cause equipment damage or manual for a complete list of maintenance requirements. premature equipment failure. Maintenance records may Failure to comply with the procedures as described in the be required to complete a warranty request.
Maintenance Jacks Trailer Wheel Bearings The following procedures should be performed annually. The trailer axles are equipped with a grease fitting to allow lubrication of the wheel bearings without the need to disassemble the axle hub. To lubricate the axle Side-Wind Models bearings, remove the small rubber plug on the grease cap, attach a standard grease gun fitting to the grease...
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Section 5: Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting This information is intended to be a check or verification operator’s manual additional troubleshooting for simple causes that can be located and fixed. It does information. Procedures that require in-depth knowledge not cover all types of problems. See the engine or skills should be referred to a trained technician.
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Wiring Diagrams AC Wiring—Options (If Equipped) TO MAIN BREAKER TO MAIN BREAKER TO NEUTRAL TO GROUND TO NEUTRAL TO GROUND 90319_ORG_07.06.11 90321_ORG_07.06.11 TO MAIN BREAKER TO MAIN BREAKER TO NEUTRAL TO NEUTRAL TO GROUND TO GROUND 90320_ORG_07.06.11 90318_ORG_07.06.11 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Generator...
Wiring Diagrams 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 Mobile Generator...
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