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Trailer, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual. This manual covers the Wallenstein Log Grapple Trailer. Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to locate required information.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is dam- aged, please contact your dealer or Wallenstein, 4144 Boomer Line, St. Clements, ON, N0B 2M0. Phone (519) 669-9283 or Fax (519) 699-4146.
1. Read and understand the Op- YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation erator’s Manual and all safety and maintenance of your Wallenstein Log Grap- signs before using, maintain- ple Trailer. YOU must ensure that you and any- ing, adjusting or cleaning the one else who is going to use, maintain or work Trailer.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one 7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machin- of the main concerns in designing and de- ery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, veloping equipment.
SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY SIGNS 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, times. our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an 2.
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OPERATOR SAFETY AREA PREPARATION 1. Heavy objects can fall or be dropped and 1. Never use the engine and machine until you injure people that are not in the safety area. have read and completely understand this manual, the Engine Operator's Manual and 2.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY REFUELING SAFETY 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor 1. Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. maintenance is an invitation to trouble. 2. Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before re- 2. Follow good shop practices. fueling.
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.0 OPERATING SAFETY 12. Position the trailer to provide a firm base for 1. Please remember it is important that you read the stabilizer pads before loading or unload- and heed the safety signs on the Log Grap- ing. ple Trailer. Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and understood.
. HYDRAULIC SAFETY .3 TRANSPORT SAFETY 1. Make sure that all the components in the hy- 1. Comply with state and local laws governing draulic system are kept in good condition and safety and transporting of machinery on public are clean. roads.
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. GAS MOTOR SAFETY 14 DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle in "FAST" position and crank until engine starts. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING 15. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shat- THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE.
. SIGN-OFF FORM Wallenstein follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be using and/or maintaining the Log Grapple Trailer must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Usage and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS 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. •...
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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. •...
Stay away from overhead utilities and ob- structions. Review position of power lines. TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Wallenstein Log Grapple Trailer is designed Many features incorporated into this machine are to lift, load and transport wood or logs out of the the result of suggestions made by customers like woods or woodlot.
MACHINE COMPONENTS The Wallenstein Log Grapple Trailer is a heavy-duty 4 wheel trailer for hauling logs or wood- stock out of the woods or a woodlot. A boom and a pivoting grapple is mounted on the front of the frame for loading the logs.
MACHINE BREAK-IN PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Although there are no operational restrictions on Efficient and safe operation of the Wallenstein Log the Log Grapple Trailer when used for the first Grapple Trailer requires that each operator reads time, it is recommended that the following me-...
CONTROLS Before starting to work, all operators should familiarize themselves with the location and function of controls. A. Gas Engine: Always read the engine Operator's manual supplied with the machine for detailed pro- cedures. Ignition Switch (Manual Start): This rotary switch controls the electrical power to the engine electrical system.
B. Boom Hydraulic Control Levers: All hydraulic control valves are mounted on top of the main frame. The two outer levers control the position of the stabilizers and the outer joy sticks control the function of the boom, dipper and bucket. a.
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ATTACHING/UNHOOKING The Log Grapple Trailer should always be located on a level, dry area that is free of debris and other foreign objects. When attaching the machine to a power unit, follow this procedure: 1. Make sure that all bystanders, especially small children, are clear of the working area.
FIELD OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY • Read Operator's Manual before using. • Stay 50 feet (15 m) away from power lines. Electrocution can occur without direct con- • Lower grapple and boom, place all controls tact. in neutral, stop engine, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before •...
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5. Starting the Machine: a. Stop tractor engine, set park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting. b. Close the choke if the engine is cold. c. Move the throttle to its 1/4 throt- tle position.
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8. a. Extending Stabilizers: Use the outer levers to extend and lower the stabilizers on both sides. Be sure each one supports part of the frame weight so the base is solid. Left Right b. Training: It is recommended that all new or expe- rienced operators at the start of a new season, move the trailer to an open area without obstructions or bystanders to...
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Loading: Use the boom, dipper and grapple to grab the log or wood and place on the trailer frame. a. Move the boom, dipper and grapple out over the log or wood to be picked up. b. Turn the grapple until it is at right angles to the longitudinal position of the log or wood.
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10. Unloading: a. Extend the stabilizers using the outer hydrau- lic lever controls. Be sure to transfer part of the weight of the trailer onto each stabilizer to insure the pad is supported and will supply the required stability. b. Release the grapple from its stowed position. c.
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11. Grapple Swivel: The grapple is designed with a hydraulic driven swivel in its mounting head. Use the right hand joy stick on the control panel to operate the swivel. Use the swivel to align the log with the trailer or pile as required.
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15. Slopes: The machine can be used in a variety of conditions including rugged terrain. The best results are obtained when the trailer is positioned going up and down the slope rather than across to eliminate the chance to tip the unit over. Always place the logs or load on the high side to reduce the ten- dency to tip.
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. Refuelling: The fuel tank is located on the engine. Do not overfill. Do not smoke when refuelling. Fig. FUEL TANK 18. Cleaning: Clean the machine frequently to prevent a build-up of dust, chips and trash on the frame. A clean machine reduces the chance of rusting and fire.
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18. Operating Hints: a. Be sure the trailer is always securely attached to the tractor with a retainer through the draw- bar pin and a safety chain around the drawbar cage. b. Stay away from overhead power lines to pre- vent serious injury or death from electrocution.
TRANSPORTING TRANSPORT SAFETY • Comply with state and local laws govern- • Be sure the trailer is hitched positively to ing safety and transporting of machinery on the tractor and a retainer is used through public roads. the drawbar. Always attach a safety chain between the hitch and the tractor.
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8. Clamp the grapple to the back of the trailer frame or a log. Do not let it swing free. Frame Fig. 9 GRAPPLE...
STORAGE OPERATING SAFETY • Store the unit in an area away from human • Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the activity. frame with planks if required. • Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE . SERVICE MAINTENANCE SAFETY .. FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS • Good maintenance is your responsibility. 1. Grease: Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP) perform- • Follow good shop practices. ance.
..3 SERVICING INTERVALS The period recommended is based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual condi- tions may require more frequent lubrication or oil changes. 8 Hours or Daily 1. Check engine oil level. 2. Check fuel level. 3. Check hydraulic reservoir oil level (sight glass).
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0 Hours or Weekly 2. Grease stabilizer pivot pins (3 locations each stabilizer). Right Left Fig. 3 STABILIZERS 3. Grease boom, dipper and grapple pivots points: a. Boom lift pivots. b. Dipper extend pivots. c. Grapple pivot. d. Grapple cylinder pivots. Boom Grapple Fig.
.. SERVICE RECORD See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. ACTION CODE CHECK CLEAN REPLACE GREASE CHANGE HOURS SERVICED MAINTENANCE 8 Hours or Daily CK Engine Oil Level CK Fuel Level CK Hydraulic Oil Res. Level 0 Hours or Weekly CL Air Cleaner Stabilizer Pivots Points...
MAINTENANCE By following a careful service and maintenance pro- gram for your machine, you will enjoy many years or trouble-free operation. .. CLEANING AIR CLEANER 1. Review the Operator's Manual for the engine. 2. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine and remove ignition key and place in pocket before maintaining.
.. CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER Review the Operator's Manual for the engine. Place all controls in neutral and stop engine. Allow the engine to cool before changing the oil. Hot oil can cause burns if it contacts exposed skin. It is best to change oil while the engine is warm to keep the con- taminants in suspension.
..3 CHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL AND FILTER Place all controls in neutral and stop engine. Allow the machine to cool before chang- ing the oil. Hot oil can cause burns if it contacts exposed skin. It is best to change oil while the machine is warm to keep the contaminants in suspension.
TROUBLE SHOOTING The Wallenstein Log Grapple Trailer is designed to lift, load and transport wood or logs out of the woods or woodlot. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL LX100/LT40 LX125/LT100 Lifting Capacity 1200 lbs. (545 kg) 1800 lbs (816.5 kg) Maximum Reach 10 feet (3 m) 12.5 feet (3.8 m) Max. Grapple Opening 36 in. (914 mm) 50 in. (1270 mm) Min. Grapple Opening 4 in. (101.6 mm) 4 in.
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...
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