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WRL58G Wheeled Mini Skidsteer OPERATOR’S MANUAL Issue Date: February 2022...
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^ WARNING Breathing engine exhaust exposes you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Always start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated area. If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.
The skidsteer is not designed for use in hazardous This manual covers the Baumalight Wheeled Mini atmospheres where there is a risk of fire or Skidsteer WRL58G. Use the Table of Contents as explosion due to flammable gases or vapors. Use a guide to locate required information.
1.3 Components 1.4 Serial Number Plate Record serial number and dates in spaces below. Serial Number:____________________________ Date Of Purchase:_________________________ Operators Station Fuel Tank Lift Arm Attachment Tilt Cylinder Hydraulic Cooler Vent Screen Hydraulic Fluid Tank Instrument Panel Lift Arm Lock...
2 SAFETY 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety 2.2 Operational Hazards Words You must read, understand and follow the ^ WARNING instructions given operating unit Prevent death or serious injury. manufacturers, as well as the instructions in this manual. Read and understand this manual before The safety information in this manual is denoted operating the skidsteer.
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Do not return to jobsite or allow anyone into • If you do not understand any part of this manual, area until utility company informs that it is safe contact Baumalight at 866-820-5603. to do so.
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Replacement safety signs are available from your If you suspect a gas line has been damaged: Baumalight dealer. Immediately shut off engine. • Do Not Allow Riders Remove any ignition sources.
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Avoid High Pressure Fluids Raised Attachment ^ WARNING ^ WARNING Pressurized fluids can penetrate the Crushing hazard. skin. Raised unsupported lift arms can fall, Hydraulic hoses can fail from age, resulting in death or serious injury. damage and exposure. Never enter the area under raised lift Use body and face protection while arms.
Turn engine off and remove key. • Do not make unauthorized modifications. Contact Place “Do Not Operate” tag on • your Baumalight dealer before you weld, cut/drill control panel. holes, or make any other modifications. ^ WARNING Always use Baumalight replacement parts.
3 SAFETY SIGNS A. D005029 ^ WARNING - Read and understand safety signs on the machine and operating instructions in this manual before operating machine. D, E D005029 D, E B. D005039 ^ WARNING - Pinch point / crush hazard. Do not reach into machine. Keep away from machine.
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C. D005409 E. D005262 ^ WARNING - P65 warning information. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including 1,3-Butadiene and lead, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. D005262 F.
4 OPERATION 4.1 Preparation For Use 4.2 Utility Locating Electrical Line Operator must be properly trained and understand operator’s manual before using equipment. Do not Have underground utilities located before beginning allow untrained or unqualified people to operate work. In the US or Canada, call 811 (US) or 888- this equipment.
Do not return to area until given permission by correctly. If drive and boom functions are • emergency personnel and utility company. not disabled, switch engine off and contact a Baumalight dealer. Do not operate skidsteer if operator on board switch is not functioning correctly.
Fill Fuel Tank Check Engine Oil Level Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, lift arms fully lowered, engine stopped and key lift arms fully lowered, engine stopped and key removed. removed.
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level 50 to 105° F (10 to 40° C) 30W Check hydraulic fluid level before the engine is first 5 to 105° F 5W-30 or 10W-30 started and every 10 hours. (-15 to 40° C) Attachments can raise or lower the hydraulic fluid -15 to 105°...
4.4 Machine Controls Engine Throttle Move throttle rearward to increase engine speed and forward to decrease engine speed. Park Brake Move switch forward to engage the park brake. Move switch rearward to release park brake. Key Switch Key switch has three positions: off, run, and start. Rotate the key to the start position to start engine.
Drive Joystick Boom Joystick Push joystick forward (A) to move skidsteer Move joystick forward (A) to lower lift arms. forward. Move joystick to the right (B) to tilt attachment Pull joystick rearward (C) to move skidsteer forward. rearward. Move joystick rearward (C) to raise lift arms. For gradual turns, push joystick forward or pull rearward, then move left or right.
4.5 Start And Stop Engine 4.6 Attachments Refer to OEM engine manual for detailed NOTICE instructions. only Baumalight approved attachments. ^ WARNING Carbon monoxide hazard. Attachments can change the stability and the operating characteristics of the Always start and operate the engine in a skidsteer.
Connect Hydraulics Engage the quick attach pins (A). Verify that pins are fully seated in the attachment ^ WARNING receiver plate (D). If the pins do not rotate to the engaged position, the mount plate is not Pressurized fluids can penetrate the fully aligned with the holes in the attachment skin.
4.7 Transporting If attachment has a case drain hose, connect ^ WARNING hose to case drain coupler on skidsteer. Prevent serious injury or death. Confirm that connections are secure by pulling on the hoses. Do not operate or drive the skidsteer on roadways.
4.8 Lift Arm Lock Install quick lock pin (A) as shown in lift arm ^ WARNING lock engaged illustration to capture lock around cylinder ram. Crushing hazard. Raised unsupported lift arms can fall, resulting in death or serious injury. Never enter the area under raised lift arms.
4.9 First Time User Tips General Operation First, operate all functions in a clear area with throttle at low idle to get a good feel for the controls. Start engine. Move the skidsteer slowly until you have a better Disengage park brake. feel how much the unit can take.
4.11 Adjust Ground Speed/Drive Power The ground drive hydraulic pump is factory set to deliver a equal balance between ground speed and drive power. If more speed/less power, or less speed/more power from the factory setting is desired, use the following steps to adjust pump. ^ WARNING Prevent death or serious injury.
5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 5.1 Safety 5.2 Daily Or Every 10 Hours Check Engine Oil Level ^ WARNING Refer to OEM engine manual for detailed Prevent death or serious injury. maintenance information. Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, park brake engaged, Park machine on firm, level surface.
Check Engine Air Filter Check Hydraulic Fluid Level Refer to OEM engine manual for detailed Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, maintenance information. Check air filter before park brake engaged, lift arms fully lowered, startup and every 10 hours. Remove and clean as engine stopped and key removed.
If drive and boom functions are not disabled, switch engine off and contact a Baumalight dealer. Do not operate skidsteer if operator on board safety switch is not functioning correctly.
5.3 Every 20 Hours 5.4 Every 100 Hours Lubrication Replace Air Filter Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, park Refer to OEM engine manual for detailed brake engaged, lift arms fully lowered, engine maintenance information. stopped and key removed. Replace air filter every 100 hours if operating in Pump grease into grease into fittings on quick dusty conditions.
5.5 Every 250 Hours 5.6 Every 500 Hours Replace Fuel Filter Change Engine Oil And Filter Refer to OEM engine manual for detailed Refer to OEM engine manual for detailed maintenance information. maintenance information. Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, park park brake engaged, lift arms fully lowered, brake engaged, lift arms fully lowered, engine...
Replace Hydraulic Filter Replace hydraulic filter every 500 hours. Skidsteer must be parked on a level surface, park brake engaged, lift arms fully lowered, engine stopped and key removed. Allow hydraulic system to cool to ambient temperature. Close valve between tank and hydraulic filter head.
5.7 Every 1000 Hours Change Hydraulic Fluid And Filter Change hydraulic fluid and replace filter every 1000 hours. Change fluid and replace filter every 500 hours if operating in extreme conditions. NOTICE Dispose of waste properly. Improper disposal of waste can harm the environment.
Hydraulic filter clogged. Replace filter. on attachment. Engine throttle set too Increase engine speed. low. Hydraulic relief valve set Contact your Baumalight dealer for too low. assistance. Unit will not move. Park brake engaged. Disengage park brake. Operator platform not Check operator platform to verify switch engaged.
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Repair wires or replace harness if necessary. Engine will not crank over. Main fuse blown. Check fuse located behind ignition switch. See baumalight.com for video. Faulty wiring. Check for worn or damaged wiring. Repair wires or replace harness if necessary.
7 STORAGE 7.1 Storing 7.2 Remove From Storage 1. Store skidsteer in a dry place. 1. Review Operator’s Manual. 2. Clean skidsteer thoroughly. Dirt will draw 2. If parts have been replaced, verify they operate moisture and cause rust. properly. 3.
0.60 per km in Canada (0.50 in US) up to 100 km driven per trip during the warranty period. Replacement of individual parts vs. assemblies are at the discretion of the manufacturer. Baumalight products when purchased new are automatically registered for warranty on the date of purchase.
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For parts, specifications and the latest machine information please visit our website. www.baumalight.com MTB MFG INC. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 4575 Powell Rd., Wallenstein, Ontario Canada N0B 2S0 Phone - 519.698.9864 Toll Free - 866.820.5603 Fax - 519.698.1087 www.baumalight.com...
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