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Operation
Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower 29
Raising the Mast—Manual Winch
1. Set up and level the unit. See Light Tower Setup.
Figure 3-2. Pulley Locations - Manual Winch
2. See Figure 3-2. Check the mast cables for
excessive wear or damage. Make sure the cables
are properly centered in each pulley (A). Check the
electrical cord for damage.
3. Rotate the mast by loosening the mast rotation
knob (B) at the bottom of the mast. Turn the mast
until the lights face in the desired direction, and
then tighten the mast rotation knob to secure the
mast in position.
4.
Use the winch (C) to slowly extend the mast, making
sure that the coiled electrical cord is extending at
the top sections of the mast. STOP extending the
mast when the colored mark (D) on the second mast
section is visible as seen in Detail D.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact a Generac Mobile
Products Authorized Dealer immediately if the mast
hangs up or the winch cable develops slack.
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.
(000266)
(000263)
WARNING
High Voltage. DO NOT use the unit if
insulation on electrical cord is cut or worn
through. Bare wires touching mast or frame
can cause electrocution.
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DETAIL D
STOP
C
D
B
A
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.
(000262)
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.
(000265)