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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual G4-ECO Light Tower 010827 For technical assistance contact: Register your Generac product at: www.generacmobileproducts.com WWW.GENERAC.COM Technical Support 1-888-GENERAC 1-800-926-9768 (1-888-436-3722) SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
- Page 2 Use this page to record important information about your Generac Mobile Product Record the information found on your unit data label on this Unit Model Number Serial Number Locations page. See Engine and generator serial numbers are located on separate Unit Serial Number data plates affixed to the engine and generator respectively.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Controller ............17 Controller Features and Functions ......17 Accessing the Operator Menu ........18 Navigating Within the Operator Menu .......18 Setting Light Sensor ..........18 Setting the Timer ............19 Setting the Clock ............19 Resetting Maintenance Alarms .........19 Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... - Page 4 Prior to Each Use ............31 Maintenance ............. 31 Winch Mechanical Brake .......... 31 Trailer Wheel Bearing Lubrication ............32 Hub Removal ............32 Bearing Lubrication ........... 32 Hub Replacement ............. 32 Jack Maintenance ..........32 Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower...
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Page 5: Section 1: Introduction And Safety Introduction
Section 1: Introduction and Safety Introduction Safety Rules Thank you for purchasing a Generac Mobile Products LLC The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible product. This unit has been designed to provide high circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in... -
Page 6: General Hazards
(000433) (000263a) WARNING Personal Injury. Do not use lifting eye other than as directed. Doing so could result in death, serious injury, or property damage. (000434) Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 7: Battery Hazards
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. (000147) WARNING Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could result in death or serious injury. (000110) Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 8: Engine Safety
• Equipment connected to the unit overheats. • Sparking occurs. • Engine misfires or there is excessive engine/ generator vibration. • Protective covers are loose or missing. • Ambient air temperature is above 113°F (45°C). Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 9: Raising And Lowering The Mast
Replace all missing and hard to read decals. Decals provide important operating instructions and warn of dangers and hazards. • Wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch cables. Never let cables slip through bare hands. Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 10: Trailer Hazards
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle (000285) safety from http://www.safercar.gov. • Verify the hitch and coupling on the towing vehicle are rated equal to, or greater than, the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 11: Safety And Operating Decals
Warning - ultra low sulfur diesel fuel only Warning - extended stabilizers Operation instructions Diesel fuel tank cap; open the door Warning - hot surfaces High temperature, exhaust fumes KEEP AWAY Refilling oil Maximum wind stability Battery switch ON/OFF (optional) Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... - Page 12 Introduction and Safety 010828 Figure 1-1. Decal Locations (1 of 5) Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower...
- Page 13 Introduction and Safety 010829 Figure 1-2. Decal Locations (2 of 5) Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower...
- Page 14 Introduction and Safety 010830 Figure 1-3. Decal Locations (3 of 5) Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower...
- Page 15 Introduction and Safety 010831 Figure 1-4. Decal Locations (4 of 5) Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower...
- Page 16 Introduction and Safety 010832 Figure 1-5. Decal Locations (5 of 5) Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower...
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Page 17: Section 2: General Information
Hitch - Standard 2 in ball Maximum Tire Pressure psi (kPA) 50 (345) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to the product specification sheet for complete list. *Prime after 50 hour break-in. Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 18: Serial Number Locations
Figure 2-1. Serial Number Locations Figure 2-2. Unit Dimensions 118.7 in 103.3 in 25.67 ft 49.5 in 86.3 in (2.19 m) G4-ECO (3.02 m) (2.62 m) (7.82 m) (1.26 m) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 19: Component Locations
Figure 2-3. Component Locations LED lights Winch Grounding stud Engine access Outrigger and jack Rear jack Tongue jack Central lift point Radiator cap Fuel fill Engine access M Forklift pockets Tie-down location Control panel Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 20: Control Panel
15 A MCB circuit breaker for main control 10 A DC fuse Convenience receptacle (L14-20R) 2 A AC fuses 120/240VAC-20A (shore power input) GTL04 control panel 120VAC-15A GFCI convenience receptacle (5-15R) LED lamps circuit breakers Emergency stop button Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 21: Controller
OFF. The unit will remain in Automatic mode waiting for a start request. (D) Lamp Status Indicates status of lamps 1-4. The LED blinks during the lamp ON/OFF procedure. The LED is lit when the lamp is Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 22: Accessing The Operator Menu
4. Press Lamp 2 On/Off to access the highlighted set- ting. 5. Use the Start/Stop button and Manual/Auto button to adjust the setting. 6. Press Lamp 2 On/Off to confirm the setting. 7. Use Lamp 1 On/Off to return to the previous menu. Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 23: Setting The Timer
Set Minutes to the current time. • Set Day to the current day. • Set Month to the current month. • Set Year to the last two digits of the current year. 5. Exit the Clock and Operator menus. Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 24: Fuel Recommendations
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so could result in engine damage. (000135) SAE 0W-20 Synthetic (below -0°F / -18°C) SAE 10W SAE 30W SAE 40W SAE 15W-40 Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 25: Section 3: Operation
Table 3 - Recommended Shore Power Cable Size and DANGER Length Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident, Maximum Distance - G4-ECO to PLT240 immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply CONFIG L5-20R to L520P/5-15P first aid and get medical help. -
Page 26: Adding Fuel
See Coolant Recommenda- verify oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks. tions 3. Add engine oil through oil fill (B) as necessary. See 4. Replace radiator fill cap. Engine Oil Recommendations. Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 27: Light Tower Setup
(G) are firmly in contact with the 11. If applicable, adjust the lamps prior to raising the ground. mast. The lamps may be adjusted up, down, left, or right by simply aiming them in the desired direction. Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 28: Prestart Checklist
Inspection. is visible. Verify the unit is level. NOTE: Contact a Generac Mobile Products Authorized Service Dealer immediately if the mast hangs up or the Verify the unit is dry. Look for water inside or near the winch cable develops slack. -
Page 29: Start Procedure
NOTE: The lamps do not turn ON simultaneously. There is a delay between lights. The status LED above the lamp switch will blink during this delay, and stop blinking when the lamp switches ON. Figure 3-9. Customer Convenience Receptacles Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 30: Engine Derating
Close and lock all hoods and doors. Figure 3-12. Adjusting Rear Stabilizer • Figure 3-10. The mast and lights must be slowed in the travel position as shown. 5. Insert locking pin. • Verify rear jack pin is locked. Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 31: Lifting The Unit
Maximum recommended speed for highway towing is 45 mph (72 km/h). Recommended off-road towing speed is 010845 not to exceed 10 mph (16 km/h) or less, depending on the terrain. Figure 3-16. Tie-Down Points Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... - Page 32 Operation This page intentionally left blank Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower...
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Page 33: Section 4: Maintenance
3. Disconnect the negative (–) terminal on the battery. 4. Attach a “Do Not Start” sign to the control panel to signify that the unit is being serviced and reduce the chance of unwanted operation. Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 34: Basic Maintenance Schedule - Mitsubishi Engine
Change radiator coolant (L.L.C.) Generac Mobile recommends oil change intervals on the MLTS equipped with the Mitsubishi L2E Tier 4 engine be extended to 1,000 hours after initial break-in. The engine comes from the factory with a larger sump that holds 5.5 qts (5.2 L) of engine oil. -
Page 35: Changing Engine Oil
NOTE: Drain the oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil • Verify the cable and cable attachments are not drains quickly and completely. damaged. Contact Generac Mobile to order a 1. See Figure 4-1. Remove engine oil drain cap (A) replacement cable if necessary. -
Page 36: Trailer Wheel Bearing Lubrication
1. Place hub, bearings, washers, and spindle nut back onto the axle spindle in reverse order of removal. 2. Loosen the spindle nut to remove the torque. Do not rotate the hub. 3. Finger tighten the spindle nut until just snug. Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 37: Section 5: Troubleshooting
Broken coolant pump belt Contact a GMP ASD to replace. Cooling fan inoperable Remove load on generator and restart engine. Check coolant temperature and shut engine down immediately if it starts to overheat. Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... - Page 38 Inspect light breakers. not turn on Lights not turned on Inspect electronic control to see if lights are on. Turn lights on. If problems continue, contact Generac Mobile Products, LLC at 1-800-926-9768 for assistance Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower...
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Page 39: Section 6: Wiring Diagrams
Section 6: Wiring Diagrams AC Schematic Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 40: Gtl04 Controller
Wiring Diagrams GTL04 Controller Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 41: Dc Schematic
Wiring Diagrams DC Schematic Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... -
Page 42: Led Light Wiring
Wiring Diagrams LED Light Wiring Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower... - Page 44 ©2020 Generac Mobile Products, LLC All rights reserved. Generac Mobile Products, LLC Specifications are subject to change without notice. 215 Power Drive, Berlin, WI 54923 No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written GeneracMobileProducts.com │800-926-9768 │920-361-4442 consent from Generac Mobile Products, LLC.
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How do you turn it one
To turn on the Generac G4-ECO:
1. Set the unit to Manual or Automatic mode using the Manual/Auto button.
2. In Manual mode:
- Press the Start/Stop button to turn the unit on.
- Use the Lamp On/Off buttons (Lamp 1–4) to turn on the individual lamps.
3. In Automatic mode:
- The unit will start automatically based on preset time or ambient light level.
- The Start/Stop button is disabled in this mode.
Note: Ensure the Light Sensor settings are configured if using Automatic mode.
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