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Generac — Cleaning the Unit

Maintenance · Light tower

From a Generac owner's manual covering: MLT3060K, MLT3060M, MLT3080KV. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Generac MLT Light Tower, Generac MLT3060K, Generac MLT3060M, Mitsubishi L3E-W461ML engine

Before you start

  • Water may enter cabinet and collect in generator windings, causing damage.

Procedure

  1. Clean Light Tower after each use to remove dust, grease, mud, spilled fuel or oil.
  2. Use soft, clean rags to wipe cabinet exterior and control panel.
  3. Low-pressure compressed air (less than 40 PSI [276 kPa]) can remove dust from cabinet interior.
  4. Do not wash with high pressure hose or power washer.
  5. Do not wash engine block or fuel tank with power washer or steam cleaner.

Specs & values

  • Low-pressure compressed air less than 40 PSI (276 kPa)

Full service-parts list: Generac MLT Light Tower →, Generac MLT3060K →, Generac MLT3060M →

Source: Generac owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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