Starting The Unit - Generac Power Systems MLT4060M Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact a Generac Mobile Prod-
ucts Authorized Service Dealer immediately if the
mast hangs up or the winch cable develops slack.
7. Rotate the mast by loosening the mast rotation
knob (H). Turn the mast until the lights face in the
desired direction and then tighten the knob.
WARNING
Tipping hazard. Do not extend the mast beyond the
colored mark on the second mast section. The unit
can become unstable and tip or fall, causing injury.
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.
WARNING
Personal injury or equipment damage. Do not raise
or lower the mast while the unit is operating.
Doing so can break the lenses and cause the
lamps to shatter.

Starting the Unit

NOTE: If the fuel was run out or the fuel tank was
drained, it may be necessary to bleed the fuel lines. Refer
to the engine operator's manual supplied with the unit.
1. See Figure 3-3. Verify main circuit breaker and
individual circuit breakers for each light is OFF (O).
WARNING
Equipment Damage. Never start the engine with
circuit breakers switched on. Any load connected
to the generator at start up will cause severe
damage or destroy the generator.
NOTE: If the red light on the control panel TURN MAIN
BREAKER OFF is illuminated when the key is turned to
the START position, the breaker is closed (switched on)
and must be turned OFF (O).
Figure 3-3. Circuit Breakers in OFF (O) Position
Owner's Manual for MLT Light Tower
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O O O O
2. See Figure 3-4. Turn the key on the Engine Start
switch to the left and hold key in GLOW PLUG
position for 10-15 seconds or until the glow plug
indicator turns red. (Kubota units do not have a
glow plug indicator.)
GLOW
PLUG
Figure 3-4. Activate Glow Plug
3. See Figure 3-5. Turn the key to the right START
position and hold it until the engine cranks and
starts running.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage. Do not continuously crank
engine for more than ten seconds. Doing so will lead
to overdischarge of batteries and starter seizure.
NOTE: For cold weather conditions, refer to the engine
operator's manual for appropriate glow plug interval.
NOTE: If oil pressure is not obtained within 15 seconds
after the key is switched to the "RUN" position, the low oil
automatic shutdown will turn off the fuel supply, stopping
the engine. Check the oil level and turn the key to the
"OFF" position to reset the oil pressure timer before
attempting to restart the engine.
GLOW
PLUG
Figure 3-5. Crank Engine
Operation
OFF
RUN
START
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OFF
RUN
START
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