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LIMITED WARRANTY Wallenstein products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of Five Years for Consumer Use Two Years for Commercial/Rental Use from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the operating and maintenance instructions supplied with the unit.
WALLENSTEIN GE & GX Series Backhoes DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT To activate warranty, register your product online at www.wallensteinequipment.com _________________________________________ Customer’s Name Dealer Inspection Check GE - GX Series BackHoe _________________________________________ Check Hydraulic Hoses Contact Name Boom Function Grease Zerks / Lubricate Pivot Points...
Serial Number _____________________________ DECAL INFORMATION As you begin to get familiar with your Wallenstein product, you will notice that there are numerous decals located on the machine. Here is a brief explanation of what they are for and how to read them.
TABLE OF CONTENTS DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT ......3 MACHINE SETUP ........27 FIELD OPERATION ........28 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ........4 PREPARE ..........28 DECAL INFORMATION ..........4 5.1.2 STOPPING THE MACHINE ....29 INTRODUCTION ........... 6 5.1.3 STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY ..29 1.
Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your at your fingertips. Digging depths range from 6'-4" to Wallenstein Backhoe requires that you and anyone else 11'-4" depending on your backhoe model. Wallenstein who will be operating or maintaining the machine, read is a rugged backhoe that’s ready to sink its teeth into...
ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages on the Wallenstein Wood Processor and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message.
SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Wallenstein Backhoe Attachment. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around the Backhoe be familiar with the using and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This manual will take you step-by-step through your working day and alerts you to all good safety practices that should be used while using the Backhoe.
/ skidsteer tieback. NOTICE When mounting a GE605 or GX620 backhoe to a skid steer that has a flow rate greater than 8 GPM (32 Lpm), BFC501 Flow Divider Kit is required to prevent damage to the seals and voiding the warranty.
SAFETY TRAINING 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and and machine quickly in an emergency. Read manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, this manual and the one provided with tractor. our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an HYDRAULIC SAFETY operator or bystander.
PREPARATION 1. Never use the engine and machine until you 6. Operate the machine only have read and completely understand this with a tractor equipped manual, the Tractor Operator's Manual and with an approved Roll- each of the Safety Messages found on the Over-Protective Structure safety signs on the tractor and machine.
OPERATING SAFETY operating conditions. 12. Position Backhoe so that loads extend directly 1. Please remember it is important that you read behind machine when lifting or placing heavy and heed the safety signs on the Backhoe. objects. Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and understood.
TRANSPORT SAFETY MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor 1. Comply with provincial / state and local laws maintenance is an invitation to trouble. governing safety and transporting of machinery on public roads. 2. Follow good shop practices. 2.
2.10 BACKHOE SAFETY While using your backhoe be aware of bystanders in the area, set up your work zone and safety zone ac- cording to your model specifications. 2.10.1 WORK ZONE: Follow these important points to keep operators and workers safe from potential hazards. •...
2.10.3 SAFE USE: Injury may occur from improper placement of When excavating be aware: the backhoe in the work area, operator, workers • always lower the stabilizers and bucket, if the or bystanders in the area could be injured. Fol- ground is soft use pads or timbers under the low these important points to keep workers and stabilizers.
Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERA- TION a standard practice for all of your equipment. We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to use this Wallenstein follows the general Safety Standards machine. specified by the American Society of Agricultural and...
Distributor, Dealer Parts Department, or 5. Use a piece of the backing paper to smooth the Wallenstein Equipment. decal out, pressing from the center outwards. 6. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of sign backing paper.
SAFETY SIGN LOCATION The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. •...
GX Series 5-7 gpm (18.9-26.5 Lpm) NOTICE When mounting a GE605 or GX620 backhoe to a skid steer that has a flow rate greater than 8 GPM (32 Lpm), BFC501 Flow Divider Kit is required to prevent damage to the seals and voiding the warranty.
Wallenstein Backhoe attachments are designed to work with sub compact tractors and mini skidsteers. Featur- ing heavy duty components for maximum performance with light duty backhoe jobs. Options available include hydraulic pump and oil reservoir, street pads, operators seat (GE605), & bucket thumb (see accessories page).
MACHINE BREAK-IN PRE-OPERATION CHECK- LIST Although there are no operational restrictions Efficient and safe operation of the Backhoe requires on the Backhoe when used for the first time, it is that each operator reads and understands the recommended that the following mechanical items operating procedures and all related safety pre- be checked: cautions outlined in this section.
NOTICE When mounting a GE605 or GX620 backhoe to a skid steer that has a flow rate greater than 8 GPM (32 Lpm), BFC501 Flow Divider Kit is required to prevent damage to the seals and voiding the warranty.
On tractors, dynamic loading during operation can introduce high structural loads into the tractor frame and require a reinforcing subframe. A Wallenstein subframe is designed specifically for your tractor model. The subframe, which you have received as part of the backhoe, must first be installed before you can install the backhoe to your tractor.
CAUTION WARNING Operation Hazard High Pressure Fluid Hazard Wallenstein backhoes have been de- To prevent serious injury or death from high signed to rigidly attach to the frame of the tractor pressure fluid: / skidsteer. Operating the tractors hydraulic 3 •...
CONTROLS All main controls on the Backhoe are mounted on top of the main frame within easy reach of the operator sitting in the seat. It is recommended that all operators review this section of the manual to familiarize them- selves with the location and function of all machine controls before starting.
4.8.5 GX920XT EXTENDIBLE DIPPER CONTROL: GX920XT extendible dipper stick gives you the extra reach, and is capable of hydraulically extending an extra 24" to dig 11’ 4" deep. When contracted, the bucket and dipper stick curl up tight to the boom for easy travel and compact storage.
MACHINE SETUP Follow this procedure to prepare and set-up the machine at the work site: the backhoe is attached to the tractor / mini-skidsteer, and hydraulics are connected. 1. Position the backhoe at the work site. 2. Set the tractor / mini skidsteer brake. 3.
The operator has the responsibility of being familiar with all operating and safety procedures and following them. Although Wallenstein backhoes are easy to use, each operator should review this section to become familiar with the detailed safety and operating procedures.
5.1.2 STOPPING THE MACHINE 5.1.4 JOB SITE It is the responsibility of the operator to be Park the machine on a smooth, level area. thoroughly familiar with the work site prior to starting. Prevent the chance or possibility of problems or 1.
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• Smooth the Surfaces: a rough surface will require slow speeds of support equipment while working. Smoothing the surface prior to starting to work will shorten the work cycle and result in safer productivity. • Working Inside a Building: some jobs require that the backhoe be operated inside a building.
BEGIN WORK PROCEDURE 5.2.1 DIGGING SITE The backhoe should be set up and ready to run tractor / skidsteer is running and all preparation procedures reviewed and done. Tractor / skidsteer manual should also be reviewed before starting. Follow this procedure to start digging: •...
5.2.3 TRENCHING and injure anyone, or undo the digging you have done before the project is complete. Wallenstein backhoe’s work well for trenching. Use the Examples may be sheets of plywood with dipper or bucket method to dig. posts to support them for small excavations, or...
4. Remove any vegetation you will want to save and material as it is placed will reduce the amount replace when the project is finished. Small plants, of settling that will occur after the project is even turf grasses, can be removed and stored for completed.
The backhoe can be used to lift and place lines, pipes or other loads into trenches or excavations. The boom lift capacity with the boom fully extended 1 meter (3’) from ground are: GE605 113 kg (250 lb) GX620 175 kg (385 lb)
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic. machine. Wallenstein Backhoes are designed to be easily and conveniently moved from work site to work site. When transporting, follow this procedure: 4. Be sure that the swivel and swing boom pin 1.
STORAGE STORAGE SAFETY • Set the backhoe in "Safe Condition": • Store the unit in an area away from human • Shut off hydraulics activity. • Shut off the engine • Do not permit children to play on or around •...
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE MAINTENANCE SAFETY By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many • Good maintenance is your responsibility. years or trouble-free operation. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. • Set the backhoe in "Safe Condition": 8.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS •...
8.1.4 SERVICE ILLUSTRATION Look for this decal on your machine, it indicates See Service Record Chart (Section 8.1.6) a grease point and the This illustration shows the general location of number of hours between service points for all models in this manual. greasing.
MAINTENANCE 8.2.1 GX920XT DIPPER EXTENDER CONTROL: The dipper extension feature on the GX920 requires some extra maintenance. There is a grease zerk found on the peddle rocker block, and is accessible from the operators station, just under the foot rest. Grease should be applied annually.
8.2.3 BUCKET TEETH: The bucket teeth can be replaced. Check on their condition weekly. Replace if bent, damaged, or worn out. Bucket teeth are held in place with a roll pin, drive out the roll pin to remove the tooth for replacement. When replacing, follow this procedure: 1.
8.2.5 SERVICE RECORD See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. 8 Hours or Daily 8 Hours or Daily Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check...
TROUBLE SHOOTING Wallenstein Backhoes are designed for light digging and trenching duties. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter.
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Trouble Shooting continued. CAUTION PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION remove boom lock pin before Boom pin in place starting work. No pressurized Ensure machine is off and cooled Oil filter plugged. Change filter. hydraulic oil. down. Boom Doesn't rotate or rotates No pressurized Ensure machine is off and cooled Low hydraulic oil level, top up .
10.2 BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Torque* Bolt...
BT7250 Operator’s Seat, GE605 For tractors that don't have a spin around seat. Easily bolts on the GE605, for safe and comfortable operation. Features include adjustable height and forward folding seat when not in use.
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GX620 / 720 / 920 / 920XT PT322 3-point Cat II hitch kit GX720 / 920 / 920XT Turn your tractor into a backhoe with the simple 3-point hitch mount. The 3-point hitch also utilizes your tractor’s draw bar for increased rigidity. (Not available for GE605.)
12 INDEX HEARING LOSS ..........11 3 POINT HITCH ..........22 HIGH CENTER OF GRAVITY ......27 HORSEPOWER ..........22 ASABE ..............16 HYDRAULIC CONTROLS .......25 HYDRAULIC FLOW .........22 BELLY OR FOUR POINT MOUNT ....22 BOOM SWING JARRING ...........32, 34 CYLINDER ............20 BOOM SWIVEL PIN .........20 DECAL INFORMATION ........4 BUCKET ............20 LIFT CAPACITY ..........34...
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ROPS ..............9 TIP HAZARD .............15 TRACTOR WEIGHT .........22 SAFE CONDITION ..9, 10, 13, 29, 36, 37 TRANSPORT MODE ........13 SAFE ZONE ............14 SERVICE POINTS ..........38 SIGNAL WORDS ..........7 UNDERCUT ............15 SKID STEER TIEBACK ........22 UNDERGROUND ..........30 SLOPES ............30 UNDERGROUND UTILITES ......15 SLOW MOVING VEHICLE SIGN (SMV)..20 SMOOTH THE SURFACES ......30 SPECIFICATIONS ..........44...
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