Generac — Raising the Mast
Operation · Mast and winches
From a Generac owner's manual covering: MLT5150, MLT5200, MLT5200ICAN. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Generac MLT, Mitsubishi S4L2-W461ML engine, Isuzu 4LE1NYGV-03 / 4LE1NYGV-03E engine, Isuzu D1105-E3BG engine
Before you start
- 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.
- Personal injury or equipment damage. Do not raise or lower the mast while the unit is operating. Doing so can break the lenses and cause the lamps to shatter.
- Tipping hazard. Do not extend the mast beyond the colored mark on the second mast section. The unit can become unstable and tip or fall, causing injury.
Procedure
- Set up and level the unit.
- Remove mast cradle locking pin from mast cradle.
- Check the mast cables for excessive wear or damage; verify cables are properly centered in each pulley and check the electrical cord for damage.
- Verify the area around the unit is clear before raising the mast to vertical position.
- Remove the safety pin from the mast lock bar; using the lower mast winch handle, raise the mast until vertical and the tab is positioned into the mast lock.
- Secure the mast lock with the safety pin after the lock bar snaps into place automatically.
- Use the upper mast winch to telescope the mast to the desired height; extend slowly and do not extend past the colored mark.
- Rotate the mast by loosening the mast rotation knob, turn until lights face the desired direction, then tighten the knob.
Specs & values
- Mast extends up to 30 ft (9.14 m)
- Do not extend past the colored mark on the second mast section
Full service-parts list: Generac MLT →, Mitsubishi S4L2-W461ML engine →, Isuzu 4LE1NYGV-03 / 4LE1NYGV-03E 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.