Generac — Lowering the Mast Manually
Repair & overhaul · Winch
From a Generac owner's manual covering: MLT 4060, MLT 4080, MLT4060, MLT4060MV, MLT4080, MLT4080KV, MLT4150, MLT4150MV. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Generac MLT 4060, Magnum MLT 4080, Generac MLT4060, Generac MLT4060MV, Generac MLT4080, Generac MLT4080KV, Generac MLT4150, Generac MLT4150MV, Mitsubishi L3E engine, Kubota D1005 engine, Kubota D1105 engine, Mitsubishi S4L2 engine
Before you start
- Continuous use of this procedure could damage the planetary gear brake of the winch
Procedure
- Remove power cables from the two terminals on the winch motor assembly
- Remove two flange head screws securing winch motor assembly, retain for reassembly
- Carefully remove the motor assembly, keeping the two pieces together
- Insert a 3/8 in. hex-wrench into the sleeve bearing
- Rotate the wrench counter-clockwise to lower the mast, stopping if slack develops
- Install the winch motor assembly and secure with screws once mast is fully down
Tools required
- 3/8 in. hex-wrench Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Full service-parts list: Generac MLT 4060 →, Magnum MLT 4080 →, Generac MLT4060 →, Generac MLT4080 →, Generac MLT4080KV →, Generac MLT4150 →, Generac MLT4150MV →, Kubota D1005 engine →, Kubota D1105 engine →, Mitsubishi S4L2 engine →
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.