Preparing For Start-Up (Power Zone-Dla); Select Auto Or Manual Mode; Manually Starting The Unit - Generac Power Systems MAGNUM MLT6SM Owner's Manual

Operation
3. See Figure 3-8. Turn the key to the right START
position and hold it until the engine cranks and
starts running.
Figure 3-8. Crank Engine
4. See Figure 3-9. Release the key, it will move to the
RUN position.
Figure 3-9. Release Key
Preparing for Start-Up (Power
Zone–DLA)
NOTE: If the engine was run out of fuel or the fuel tank
was drained, it may be necessary to purge the fuel lines
before starting. Refer to the engine manual supplied with
the unit.

Select AUTO or MANUAL Mode

See Figure 3-10. Using the arrows on the Power Zone–
DLA, select either AUTO or MANUAL on the Home
screen.
• AUTO mode is required for programming auto-
matic start and stop times (see
Screen), or enabling the "dusk to dawn" sensor
(see Dusk to Dawn Sensor (Power Zone–DLA)
(If Equipped)).
MANUAL mode is used for on-demand control of
•
the lights and convenience receptacles.
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Figure 3-10. Select AUTO or MANUAL Mode

Manually Starting the Unit

STOP mode is the default start-up setting for all units
equipped with the Power Zone–DLA. Proceed as follows
to start the generator in MANUAL mode.
1. Verify the 240VAC outlet breaker is set to OFF (O).
2. Set the main circuit breaker ON (I).
3. When the controller powers up, the Home screen
displays on the LCD screen and the Stop LED
illuminates to indicate that the controller is in STOP
mode. Press the Start button to initiate the startup
procedure. If there are no existing engine faults,
the engine will start and the Start LED will
illuminate.
NOTE: The engine can be started from any screen. It
may take a few seconds for the engine to run smoothly
and reach its governed operating speed.
4. If the engine does not start after the first cranking
attempt, the engine will pause for 15 seconds to
allow the starter to cool. The controller backlight
will go out. The engine will make two more
attempts to start for a total of three crank cycles.
5. If the engine does not start and run within three
starting cycles, the LCD screen will display the
"Fail to Start" alarm. The starting sequence can be
repeated after the starter cools for at least two
minutes. Pressing the Stop (O) button will clear the
alarm and reset the controller.
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