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Operation
34 Owner’s Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower
Figure 3-7. Tandem Tow
Telemetry (If Equipped)
The digital telemetry option enables the operator to
remotely monitor the unit fuel level. A transmitter inside
the engine compartment sends real time equipment
status information to the user via cellular or satellite
connection.
Spark Arrester (If Equipped)
A spark arrester, installed on the MLT exhaust, may be
required by code in certain municipalities. Check with the
local authority having jurisdiction to determine whether or
not a spark arrester must be installed on the unit before
operation.
Lowering the Mast—Manual
Winch
1. Shut down the lights and engine. See Shutting
Down the Unit.
2. Lower the mast.
3. Use the winch handles to collapse the mast to its
lowest position. Ensure the electrical cord does not
get caught in, or pinched by, the mast while it is
being lowered.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact an Generac Mobile
Products Authorized Dealer immediately if the mast
hangs up or the winch cable develops slack.
4. See Figure 3-8. I
f the unit is going to be moved,
rotate the mast so the lights face the rear of the unit.
.
Figure 3-8. Stowed (Travel) Position
To rotate the mast:
a. Loosen the mast rotation knob.
b. Rotate the mast until the white arrows are
aligned and the metal stop tabs are touching.
c. Tighten the mast rotation knob.
Lowering the Mast—Electric Winch
(If Equipped)
Electrically Lowering the Mast
1. Shut down the lights and engine. See Shutting
Down the Unit.
2. Press and hold the winch control switch downward
to collapse the mast to its lowest position. Verify
the electrical cord does not get caught in, or
pinched by, the mast while it is being lowered.
3.
If the unit is going to be moved, rotate the mast so
the lights face the rear of the unit. To rotate the mast:
a. Loosen the mast rotation knob.
b. Rotate the mast until the white arrows are
aligned and the metal stop tabs are touching.
c. Tighten the mast rotation knob.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact an Generac Mobile
Products Authorized Dealer immediately if the mast
hangs up or the winch cable develops slack.
NOTE: If the generator is not operational, and the
batteries do not have enough power to lower the mast, it
may be necessary to lower the mast manually.
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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)
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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)