Preparing For Start-Up (With Powerzone™ Controller, If Equipped); Select Auto Or Manual Mode; Manually Starting The Unit; Light Operation - Generac Power Systems MLT6SC Owner's Manual

Figure 3-6. Crank Engine
4. See Figure 3-7. Release key; it will move to RUN.
Figure 3-7. Release Key
Preparing for Start-Up (with
PowerZone™ Controller, If
Equipped)
NOTE: If engine was run out of fuel or fuel tank was
drained, purge the fuel lines before starting if necessary.
Refer to the engine manual supplied with the unit.

Select AUTO or MANUAL Mode

See Figure 3-8. Using arrows on the PowerZone–DLA,
select AUTO or MANUAL on Home screen and press
select button to select the desired mode.
Figure 3-8. Select AUTO or MANUAL Mode
Owner's Manual for MLT6SC Light Tower
• 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
• MANUAL mode is used for on-demand control of
the lights and convenience outlets.

Manually Starting the Unit

STOP mode is the default start-up setting for all units
equipped with the PowerZone–DLA. Proceed as follows
to start the generator in MANUAL mode.
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1. Verify the 240VAC outlet breaker is switched OFF
(O).
2. Switch the main circuit breaker ON (I).
3. Verify that the load sense switch is OFF.
4. 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.
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5. 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.
6. 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.

Light Operation

Burn hazard. Never operate lights with a
damaged or missing lens cover. Lamps are
hot and pressurized while in use. Unprotected
lamps can shatter, causing severe injury.
Burn hazard. Lamps become extremely hot
while in use. Allow 10–15 minutes for cooling
before handling or lowering mast. Touching a
hot lens or fixture can cause severe burns.
1. Verify the unit is ON and running smoothly.
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Operation
Scheduler
Sensor).
WARNING
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WARNING
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