Magnum MLT 4080 Generator Set

⚠ The tower extends up to 30 ft (9.14 m). Make sure area above trailer is clear of overhead wires.

1. Locate tower at ground level or higher than area being illuminated.
2. Place trailer on firm, level ground; block the wheels.
3. Rotate tongue jack 90 degrees and raise trailer tongue off tow vehicle.
4. Connect a good earthen ground to the grounding stud on the frame.
5. Pull outrigger locking pins and extend outriggers until pins snap in.
6. Rotate rear jack and level trailer using all four jacks.
7. Adjust lamps with wing nuts; tighten hardware; connect to junction box.

1. Inspect electrical cords; do not use if insulation is cut or worn.
2. Check winch cables centered on each pulley; replace kinked cables.
3. Check safety pins and mast lock bar spring.
4. Check the fuel, oil and coolant levels.
5. Check wheel lugs; tighten or replace any that are loose or missing.

⚠ Never start the engine with any of the circuit breakers switched on!

⚠ Do not crank the engine longer than 10 seconds at a time.

1. Check engine oil, fuel and coolant levels.
2. Check the condition of the electrical cord inside the unit.
3. Confirm main breaker and individual light breakers are OFF.
4. Turn key to GLOW PLUG and hold until glow plug indicator turns red.
5. Turn key to START and hold until engine cranks and runs; release key.
6. Allow engine to reach normal operating temperature before switching on loads.

Tools: Slings, Chains, Hooks

1. Make sure lifting equipment has sufficient capacity.
2. Make sure the cradle locking pin is in place.
3. Attach slings, chains or hooks directly to the central lifting eye.
4. Use upper or lower forklift pockets, approaching perpendicular to the unit.
5. Remain aware of the position of other people and objects around you.

⚠ Never operate the lights without the protective lens cover or with a cracked or damaged lens cover!

1. With engine warm and running smoothly, switch main circuit breaker to ON.
2. Switch each individual light circuit breaker to ON, one at a time.
3. Ballast indicator lights come on as the lights strike.
4. Allow 5-15 minutes warm up for full light output.
5. Wipe bulbs with a clean cloth when replacing to avoid residue.

⚠ If the mast hangs up or winch cable develops slack, STOP IMMEDIATELY!

1. Shut down lights and engine; allow lights to cool 10-15 minutes.
2. Turn upper mast winch handle to collapse tower to lowest position.
3. Loosen mast rotation knob; rotate mast so winches face front; tighten knob.
4. Release mast lock; lower mast with lower winch until it rests in cradle.
5. Insert cradle lock pin and secure it with the safety pin.

⚠ If the cable develops slack or sections get stuck, STOP IMMEDIATELY!

1. Shut down lights and engine; allow lights to cool 10-15 minutes.
2. Loosen mast rotation knob; rotate mast so winches face front; tighten knob.
3. Press and hold upper winch toggle down to collapse the mast.
4. Release mast lock bar; hold lower winch toggle right to lower mast into cradle.
5. Insert cradle lock pin and secure it with the safety pin.

⚠ Never raise or lower the mast while the unit is operating.

⚠ Do not extend the mast beyond the colored mark on the middle mast tube.

1. Remove the mast cradle locking pin from the mast cradle.
2. Check both cable sets for wear; make sure cables are centered in pulleys.
3. Make sure the area behind the unit is clear before raising the mast.
4. Remove safety pin from mast lock bar; raise mast vertical with lower winch.
5. Ensure mast lock bar snaps into place and secure with the safety pin.
6. Use upper mast winch to telescope tower to desired height.
7. Loosen locking knob to rotate mast, then tighten knob.

⚠ Never raise or lower the mast while the unit is operating.

1. Set up and level the trailer; follow manual winch steps 1-3.
2. Remove the safety pin from the mast lock bar.
3. Press lower winch toggle switch up until mast lock engages.
4. Secure the mast lock with the safety pin.
5. Press and hold upper winch toggle switch up to telescope mast.
6. Loosen locking knob to rotate mast, then tighten knob.

1. Disconnect quick disconnect power cords from junction box; replace dust caps.
2. On hard wired units, remove junction box cover and disconnect mast light wires.
3. Remove wing nut holding fixture bracket to cross tube and remove the light.
4. Attach lights to the storage brackets on the mast tube.

1. Remove any loads from the auxiliary outlets.
2. Switch the individual circuit breakers for each light to OFF.
3. Switch the main circuit breaker to OFF.
4. Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position.

⚠ Recommenced off-road towing speed is not to exceed 10 mph or less depending on terrain.

1. Raise rear jack completely and rotate it up into travel position.
2. Raise outrigger jacks and slide outriggers into the trailer frame.
3. Lower trailer onto hitch, lock coupling and attach safety chains.
4. Lube the grease fittings located on the leveling jacks.
5. Connect trailer wiring and check stop and signal lights.
6. Make sure cradle locking pin is in place and doors are latched.
7. Check for proper inflation of the trailer tires; maximum 50 psi.
8. Maximum recommended speed for highway towing is 45 mph.