Raising The Mast-Electric Winch (If Equipped) - Generac Power Systems MAGNUM MLT6SM Owner's Manual

Raising the Mast—Electric Winch
(If Equipped)
DANGER
Electrocution. DO NOT use the unit if
electrical cord is cut or worn through. Doing
so will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Tipping hazard. Extend the outriggers and level the unit
before raising the mast. Keep the outriggers extended while
the mast is up. Failure to do so could cause the unit to tip
and fall and could result in death or serious injury.
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.
Owner's Manual for MLT6SM/6SK Light Tower
1. Set up and level the unit. See
(000263a)
(000266)
A
(000262)
(000265)
D
(000279)
Figure 3-3. Switch & Pulley Locations—Electric
2. See
excessive wear or damage. Verify the cables are
properly centered in each pulley (A). Inspect the
electrical cord for damage.
3. Rotate the mast by loosening the mast rotation
knob at the bottom of the mast (D). Turn the mast
until the lights face in the desired direction. Tighten
the mast rotation knob to secure the mast in
position.
NOTE: On Key Switch models, key must be in
RUN position to operate electric winch.
4. Press and hold the winch control switch (Detail B)
upward to telescope the mast to the desired height.
While doing so, verify that the coiled electrical cord
Light Tower
DETAIL B
DETAIL C
C
Winch
Figure 3-3. Inspect the mast cables for
Operation
Setup.
STOP
B
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