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Magnum — Lowering the Tower

Operation · Mast (manual winch)

From a Magnum owner's manual covering: LR 114630-1, MLT 4060, MLT 4080. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Magnum MLT 4060, Magnum MLT 4080, Mitsubishi L3E-W461ML engine

Before you start

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

Procedure

  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.

Full service-parts list: Magnum MLT 4060 →, Magnum MLT 4080 →

Source: Magnum 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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