Controls; Main Boom Control; Stabilizer Controls; Dipper Boom And Bucket Control - Wallenstein GE605 Operator's Manual

4.8

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.
Hydraulic Controls:
Main backhoe hydraulic control controls are mounted on top of the main frame. The two middle levers
control the position of the stabilizers, the outer joy sticks control the function of the boom, dipper and
bucket and the dial controls the flow for boom swing.

4.8.1 MAIN BOOM CONTROL:

This 4 position spring-loaded-to-neutral-center
lever (joy stick) controls the angular position of the
boom.
• Move and hold the lever to the left to swing the
boom to the left.
• Move and hold the lever to the right to swing the
boom to the right.
• Push and hold the lever to extend the boom.
• Pull and hold the lever to pull the boom toward
the main frame.
• Release the lever to stop the motion of the boom
and it will stay in position.

4.8.3 BOOM SWING VALVE:

Boom swing speed. This dial sets the flow control
valve that controls the amount of oil to the boom
swing circuit.
• Turn the dial clockwise to reduce the amount of
oil flow and slow the speed of the boom swing.
• Turn the dial counterclockwise to increase the
speed of the boom swing.
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4.8.2 DIPPER BOOM AND BUCKET
CONTROL:
This 4 position spring-loaded-to-neutral-center
lever (joy stick) controls the position of the dipper,
boom and bucket.
• Move and hold the lever to the left to close the
bucket.
• Move and hold the lever to the right to open the
bucket. Push and hold the lever to extend or
raise the dipper boom.
• Pull and hold the lever to retract or lower the
dipper boom.
• Release the lever to stop the motion of the dip-
per boom and the bucket and they will remain
in their position.

4.8.4 STABILIZER CONTROLS:

Left Stabilizer Position / Right Stabilizer Position.
This 2 position spring-loaded-to-neutral-center
lever controls the flow of oil to the left stabilizer
cylinder. In its centerd position, the stabilizer does
not move.
• Push and hold to lower the left stabilizer to the
desired position. Release the lever to stop the
stabilizer movement.
• Pull and hold the lever to raise the left stabilizer.
Release the lever when the stabilizer is in its
desired position.