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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
GE, GX Series
Backhoe
Rev Jan-2020
Document Number: Z97103_En

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL GE, GX Series Backhoe Rev Jan-2020 Document Number: Z97103_En...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    Safety, Operation, and Maintenance information contained within this Operator's Manual. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Wallenstein dealer or the distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GE, GX Series Foreword Backhoe Table of Contents 1. Foreword ..............2 8. Service & Maintenance........36 1.1 Introduction ............2 8.1 Maintenance Safety ..........36 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report ........4 8.2 Maintenance Schedule ........37 1.3 Serial Number Location ........5 8.3 PTO Pump Kit ...........37 1.4 Product Decal Identification ........6 8.4 Grease Points ...........37 8.5 Bucket Teeth, Changing ........39...

  • Page 4: Delivery Inspection Report

    Foreword Backhoe 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report Wallenstein GE and GX Series Backhoe www.wallensteinequipment.com To activate warranty, register your product at: This form must be filled out by the dealer at the time of delivery, then signed by the dealer and customer.

  • Page 5: Serial Number Location

    Foreword Backhoe 1.3 Serial Number Location Always provide the serial number of your Wallenstein product when ordering parts or requesting service or other information. The Serial Number Plate location is shown in the illustration. For future reference, record your product Model and Serial Number in the space provided below.

  • Page 6: Product Decal Identification

    (how to avoid the hazard). Product Decals indicate machine model and serial number, and other important information. Manufactured by: Wallenstein Equipment Inc., 7201 Line 86, Wallenstein ON N0B2S0, Canada MODEL: ########## TYPE OF VEHICLE/TYPE DE VEHICLE: TRA / REM...

  • Page 7: Safety

    ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages on the Wallenstein Backhoe and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions on how the hazard is avoided.

  • Page 8: Why Safety Is Important

    • Never operate the backhoe without the toplink installed. The policy of Wallenstein Equipment Inc. is to produce products Make sure it is correctly adjusted to prevent the backhoe that are safe and reliable. However, even when using well- from being pushed upward by digging force.
  • Page 9 GE, GX Series Safety Backhoe wires. Have an underground utility locating/marking service depend on the tractor hydraulic system to hold the load. survey the area before digging. • Keep stabilizers and front bucket on the ground to stabilize • Keep boom and bucket away from overhead and the machine.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Safety

    GE, GX Series Safety Backhoe 2.5.1 Safe Condition 2.6.1 Hydraulic System Safety Throughout this manual, we talk about a 'Safe Condition'. What • Make sure that all the components in the hydraulic system this means is parking the machine in a manner that makes it are kept clean and in good condition.

  • Page 11: Safe Zone

    GE, GX Series Safety Backhoe 2.7 Safe Zone 2.8 Work Zone For safety of others during operation, set up a Work Zone Establish a Work Zone perimeter the length of maximum boom around the machine. Mark the area with safety cones. Outside reach and swing arc.
  • Page 12 GE, GX Series Safety Backhoe 2.8.1 Safety within your work zone The safest place for the operator is in the operator’s seat. Always operate the backhoe controls from the operator’s seat. Always be aware of the position of the boom and material being handled.

  • Page 13: Sign-Off Form

    GE, GX Series Safety Backhoe 2.9 Sign-Off Form The design and manufacture of this product conforms to relative provisions in the following standards: Anyone using this machine must read and thoroughly ISO 4254-1 Agricultural machinery – Safety understand all Safety, Operation and Maintenance information in this manual.

  • Page 14: Safety Signs

    GE, GX Series Safety Signs Backhoe 3. Safety Signs 3.1 Safety Sign Locations IMPORTANT! If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without safety signs, new The location of safety signs on this equipment are shown in signs must be applied.

  • Page 15: Safety Sign Explanations

    GE, GX Series Safety Signs Backhoe 00949 Fig. 4 – Safety Decal Locations (GE605) 3.2 Safety Sign Explanations 1. Safety Awareness Caution! Refer to the operator's manual. Read ALL operating instructions in the manual and learn the meaning of ALL safety signs on the machine.
  • Page 16 GE, GX Series Safety Signs Backhoe 3. Personal Protective Equipment Caution! Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when using this machine. For example: • A hard hat • Heavy gloves • Hearing protection • Protective shoes with slip resistant soles •...

  • Page 17: Replacing Damaged Safety Signs

    • Replacement safety signs are available from your backing in place. authorized Distributor, Dealer Parts Department, or Wallenstein Equipment. 5. Use a piece of the backing paper to smooth the decal out, pressing from the center outwards. 6. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed...

  • Page 18: Familiarization

    GE, GX Series Familiarization Backhoe 4. Familiarization 4.1 To the New Operator 4.2 Operator Orientation It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this manual and to train all other operators before they start IMPORTANT! The directions for left-hand, right-hand, working with the machine.

  • Page 19: Machine Components

    GE, GX Series Familiarization Backhoe 4.3 Machine Components Fig. 6 – Backhoe Components 1. Main Frame 7. Hydraulic Hose Connections 13. Extendable Dipper Boom 19. Boom Swing Lock Pin 2. Bucket 8. Operator Seat (optional on (GX920XT only) Storage 3. Dipper (Outer) Boom GE605) 14.

  • Page 20: Installation

    5. Installation for transport stability and counterbalance during operation. 5.1 Equipment Matching To ensure the safe and reliable operation of the Wallenstein 5.2 Mounting Requirements backhoe, it must be correctly matched to your carrier machine (tractor or skid steer). Consult your machine owner's manual The backhoe is shipped from the factory in a basic for specifications.
  • Page 21 5.2.2 Skid Steer Universal Quick Attach Three-point Hitch Mount Plate In some cases, a Wallenstein backhoe can be mounted on a 3-point hitch with one of the following kits: Mounting a backhoe on a skid steer requires the Universal Quick Attach Plate (1) plus a machine-specific Tieback kit (2).

  • Page 22: Installing The Backhoe

    7. Use the backhoe hydraulics to rotate the bracket assembly into the top attach points on the sub-frame. Rotate the IMPORTANT! Wallenstein backhoes have been designed bracket until it reaches the stop. The pin holes will then be to rigidly attach to the tractor or skid steer. Operating aligned.

  • Page 23: Controls

    Backhoe 6. Controls 6.1 Backhoe Controls Wallenstein backhoe controls are configured in the SAE control pattern. All controls are mounted on top of the main frame within easy reach of the operator, when sitting in the seat. All operators should review this section of the manual to become familiar with the location and function of all machine controls before starting.
  • Page 24 GE, GX Series Controls Backhoe Boom Swing, Left–Right • Move the left-hand lever to the left to swing the boom left. • Move the lever to the right to swing the boom right. 00995 Boom Swing Speed Turning the control valve knob on the lower console varies boom swing speed by changing the amount of oil flow to the circuit.
  • Page 25 GE, GX Series Controls Backhoe Right-hand Stabilizer, Down–Up • Push the control lever second from the right forward to lower the right-hand stabilizer. • Pull back on the lever to raise it. 00995 Dipper (Stick) Boom, Away–Close • Push the far-right control lever forward to extend the dipper boom.

  • Page 26: Main Boom Lock And Swing Lock Pins

    GE, GX Series Controls Backhoe 6.2 Main Boom Lock and Swing Lock 6.4 Extendable Dipper Control Pins (GX920XT) Swing lock and boom locks pins are provided to secure the The GX920XT has an extendible dipper stick to provide extra boom when servicing or traveling. The pins prevent the boom reach.

  • Page 27: Hydraulic Thumb

    6.5.1 Operation 00955 The hydraulic thumb has been designed to match Wallenstein backhoes and buckets. The thumb can be fully retracted against the boom for full unobstructed use of the bucket. Fig. 14 – Extend Dipper Boom Become familiar with the added weight when picking up a load •...
  • Page 28 GE, GX Series Controls Backhoe 6.5.2 Improper Usage CAUTION! Do not use the thumb to rake material, to push off or pull material, or to pry or dislodge objects. Do not use the side of the Operation hazard – Replace the foot control thumb to move material.

  • Page 29: Operation

    GE, GX Series Operation Backhoe 7. Operation 7.1 Jobsite Safety 7.2 Before Startup • For safety of others during operation, set up a Work Zone Each operator must be trained in the proper operating around the machine. Mark the area with safety cones. See procedures prior to operating the machine.

  • Page 30: Machine Set-Up

    GE, GX Series Operation Backhoe 7.3 Machine Set-up 4. Remove the main boom swing lock pin. WARNING! CAUTION! Stability Hazard for Tractors! Use the front-end Collision hazard! When operating the boom and loader and backhoe stabilizers to relieve some stabilizers during setup, make sure the area is weight off...

  • Page 31: Safe Operating Techniques

    GE, GX Series Operation Backhoe 7.5 Safe Operating Techniques The backhoe must be installed on the machine, set up and otherwise ready to operate. Tractor / skid steer manual should also be reviewed before starting. 7.5.1 Working on Slopes Use extreme caution when excavating on a slope. Always lower the stabilizers and bucket.

  • Page 32: Digging With The Backhoe

    GE, GX Series Operation Backhoe WARNING! Underground utility hazard. Contact an underground utility locating and marking service before digging. W017 Always have an underground utility locating/marking service survey the area before digging. Be aware of overhead hazards. 00937 Fig. 25 – Lower stabilizers and front bucket before lifting a load Boom Lift Capacity Do not lift objects that are beyond the lifting limits of the...

  • Page 33: Stopping And Parking The Machine

    GE, GX Series Operation Backhoe CAUTION! Operation Hazard! Under certain conditions it is possible to contact the stabilizers with the bucket. Always be aware of the location of the bucket. Maintain the 3 ft (1 m) safety zone around the stabilizers.

  • Page 34: Transporting

    GE, GX Series Operation Backhoe 7.9 Transporting 7.9.1 Transport Safety • Follow provincial / state and local laws governing safety and transporting of machinery on public roads. • Follow local laws for all highway lighting and marking requirements. • Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h). Use flashing amber warning lights, and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign.

  • Page 35: Storage

    GE, GX Series Operation Backhoe 7.10 Storage 7.10.1 Removing the Backhoe from Storage 1. Hook up the backhoe to the machine. After the season's use or and the backhoe is not going to be 2. Check oil level. Add if required. used for a period of time, disconnect it from the machine and place it away in storage.

  • Page 36: Service & Maintenance

    GE, GX Series Service & Maintenance Backhoe 8. Service & Maintenance 8.1.1 Hydraulic System Safety CAUTION! • Make sure that all the components in the hydraulic system Do not risk injury by working in an unsafe are kept clean and in good condition. situation.

  • Page 37: Maintenance Schedule

    GE, GX Series Service & Maintenance Backhoe 8.2 Maintenance Schedule 8.4 Grease Points Perform maintenance procedures at time shown or hour Look for this decal on your machine, it indicates a grease point interval, whichever comes first. and the number of hours between greasing. As Required Maintenance Remove any entangled material from backhoe.
  • Page 38 GE, GX Series Service & Maintenance Backhoe Fig. 32 – Grease Points (typical on all models)

  • Page 39: Bucket Teeth, Changing

    GE, GX Series Service & Maintenance Backhoe 8.6 Bucket, Removing 8.4.2 Foot Pedal (If Equipped) If changing to a different accessory or size of bucket, support the boom so that the bucket is resting on the ground. Make sure On machines equipped with the foot pedal, there is one grease the boom cannot move unexpectedly when the pins are driven point accessible under the floor plate.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Guide

    9. Troubleshooting Guide If a problem is encountered that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this troubleshooting section, contact your local dealer, distributor or Wallenstein Equipment. Know your machine serial number. See Serial Number Location on page Problem...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    GE, GX Series Specifications Backhoe 10. Specifications 10.1 Machine Specifications Model GE605 GX620 GX720 GX920 GX920XT Digging Depth 6' 4" (193 cm) 6' 4" (193 cm) 7' 8" (234 cm) 9' 4" (284 cm) 9' 4" (284 cm) Digging Depth 11' 4"...

  • Page 42: Accessories

    GE, GX Series Specifications Backhoe 10.2 Accessories Model GE605 GX620 GX720 GX920 GX920XT Power Pack Kit Operator's Seat Street Pad Kit Clamp-on Mechanical Thumb Hydraulic Thumb Ripper Tooth Quick Attach Bucket Adapter Vertical Stabilizer CAT I, 3-point Hitch — — —...

  • Page 43: Common Bolt Torque Values

    GE, GX Series Specifications Backhoe 10.3 Common Bolt Torque Values Bolt Torque, Checking Imperial Bolt Torque Specifi   cations The tables shown give correct torque values for various Torque Value bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torque Bolt values specified in the table, unless indicated otherwise. SAE Gr.

  • Page 44: Hydraulic Fitting Torque Values

    GE, GX Series Specifications Backhoe 10.4 Hydraulic Fitting Torque Hydraulic Fitting Torque Values Tube Size Flats From Size Torque value Tightening Flare Type Tube Fittings Across Finger Tight Flats 1. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might lbf•ft Inches Inches N•m...

  • Page 45: Warranty

    Warranty Backhoe 11. Warranty 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.

  • Page 46: Index

    12. Index Accessories ................. 42 Installation ................20 Equipment Matching ............20 Skid Steer Universal Quick Attach Plate ......21 Installing the Backhoe ............22 Before Starting the Engine ..........29 Bolt torque ................43 Bolt Torque, Checking ............43 Boom Lift Capacity ..............
  • Page 47 Safety Sign Explanations ............ 15 Safety Sign Locations ............14 Safety Signs ................ 14 Safety Sign Locations ............ 14 Safety Training ..............10, 36 Safe Zone................11 Service and Maintenance Bucket, Removing............39 Bucket Teeth, Changing ..........39 Grease Points ..............37 Foot Pedal ..............
  • Page 48 www.wallensteinequipment.com...

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