Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems MLT6SC Owner's Manual

Section 1: Introduction and Safety
Introduction ..................................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .................................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
General Hazards ...........................................................2
Explosion and Fire Hazards ........................................2
Trailer Hazards .............................................................2
Electrical Hazards ........................................................3
Battery Hazards ............................................................3
Fuel Hazards .................................................................4
Engine Safety ...............................................................4
Operating Safety ..........................................................4
Positioning the Unit .....................................................4
Starting the Unit ...........................................................4
Raising and Lowering the Mast ...................................5
Service Safety ...............................................................5
Towing Safety ...............................................................6
Hitch and Coupling ......................................................6
Running Lights ............................................................6
Wheels and Tires ........................................................6
Safe Towing Techniques .............................................6
Reporting Trailer Safety Defects ................................6
Safety and Operating Decals ......................................7
Section 2: General Information
Specifications .............................................................11
Unit Serial Number Locations ...................................12
Trailer Tongue Storage and Tow Positions .............13
Place Trailer Tongue in Tow Position ........................13
Place Trailer Tongue in Storage Position ..................14
Unit Dimensions .........................................................15
Component Locations ...............................................16
Control Panel ..............................................................18
Control Panel Features and Functions ......................18
PowerZone-DLA (If Equipped) .................................19
Controller Features and Functions ............................19
Operator Screens ......................................................20
Section 3: Operation
Light Tower Setup ......................................................25
Prestart Checklist ......................................................26
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Raising the Mast-Manual Winch .............................26
Raising the Mast-Electric Winch (If Equipped) .....27
Starting the Unit .........................................................28
Preparing for Start-Up (with PowerZone™
Controller, If Equipped) .............................................29
Select AUTO or MANUAL Mode ...............................29
Manually Starting the Unit .........................................29
Light Operation ..........................................................29
Light Operation (with PowerZone Controller,
If Equipped) ................................................................30
Engine Derating .........................................................30
Wet Stacking ..............................................................30
Dusk to Dawn Sensor ................................................31
Customer Convenience Receptacles .......................31
Shutting Down the Unit .............................................31
Shutting Down the Unit (with PowerZone
Controller, If Equipped) .............................................31
Automatic Shutdown .................................................31
Lower Radiator Hose Heater (If Equipped) ..............31
Tandem Tow (If Equipped) ........................................32
Telemetry (If Equipped) .............................................32
Spark Arrester (If Equipped) .....................................32
Lowering the Mast-Manual Winch ..........................32
Lowering the Mast-Electric Winch (If Equipped) ..33
Manually Lowering the Mast ......................................33
Towing the Unit ..........................................................33
Lifting the Unit ............................................................34
Tying the Unit Down ..................................................34
Section 4: Maintenance
Emissions Information ..............................................35
Daily Walk-Around Inspection ..................................35
General Maintenance .................................................35
Preparing for Service .................................................35
Cleaning the Unit .......................................................35
Inspecting the Unit .....................................................35
Basic Maintenance Schedule ....................................36
Resetting Maintenance Alarms (If Equipped) ..........38
Manual Winch: Use, Operation, and Maintenance ..38
Prior to Use ...............................................................38
Operation ...................................................................38
Maintenance ..............................................................38
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