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Operation
Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower 31
Preparing for Start-Up
NOTE: If the engine was run out of fuel or the fuel tank was
drained, it may be necessary to bleed the fuel lines before
starting. Refer to the engine manual supplied with the unit.
Select Auto Mode or Manual Mode
See Figure 3-4. Using the arrows on the PowerZone–
DLA, select either AUTO or MANUAL on the Home
screen.
• Auto mode is required for programming automatic
start and stop times (see Scheduler Screen), or
enabling the “Night Watchman” sensor (see Dusk
to Dawn Screen.)
• Manual mode is used for on-demand control of the
lights and convenience outlets.
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Figure 3-4. Selecting Manual or Auto Mode
Configure for Intended Use
See ECOSpeed™ Engine to determine intended use of
the unit.
LED Lights Only
Turn the 240V outlet breaker OFF. The engine will run at
low speed while operating, greatly reducing sound
emissions and fuel consumption.
LED Lights and Export Power
Turn the 240V outlet breaker ON and Load Sense OFF.
The engine will run at high speed for powering high
amperage equipment.
LED Lights and Export Power with Load Sense
Turn the 240V outlet breaker ON and Load Sense ON.
The engine will run at high speed when detecting applied
load(s) such as hand tools and low amperage equipment.
Table 3-1 illustrates the four possible combinations of
240V outlet breaker and Load Sense switch positions.
Manually Starting the Unit
Stop mode is the default start-up setting for all units
equipped with the PowerZone–DLA. Use the following
procedure to start the generator in Manual mode.
1. Check that the 240VAC outlet breaker is in the
OFF (O) position.
2. Move the Control Power switch to the ON (I)
position.
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. Assuming 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.
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.
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Table 3-1. Engine Speed Selection
Load Sense Switch
ON OFF
240VAC
Outlet
Breaker
ON
Load
dependent—
variable speed*
High speed
OFF Low speed Low speed
*Engine will speed up automatically when more
power is drawn from receptacles.