OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Backhoe
GE
605
GX
620
720
920,
920XT
Document Number: Z97103_En
Rev Sep-2019
Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Backhoe GE605 GX620 GX720 GX920 GX920XT Document Number Z97103_En Rev Sep 2019...
Page 2: ...ith any claim This warranty does not cover the following 1 Normal maintenance or adjustments 2 Normal replacement of wearable and service parts 3 Consequential damage indirect damage or loss of profit...
Page 3: ...adapter Street Pads Thumb Kits PTO Pump Kit To activate warranty register your product online at www wallensteinequipment com _________________________________________ Customer s Name _______________...
Page 4: ...s for safe operation safety equipment housekeeping etc These decals are accompanied by detailed instructions in the owners manual with the decal illustrated along side Informative Decals are generally...
Page 5: ...MOUNTING 24 4 8 CONTROLS 25 4 8 1 MAIN BOOM CONTROL 25 4 8 4 STABILIZER CONTROLS 25 4 8 2 DIPPER BOOM AND BUCKET CON TROL 25 4 8 3 BOOM SWING VALVE 25 4 8 5 GX920XT EXTENDIBLE DIPPER CON TROL 26 4 9 M...
Page 6: ...ending an extra 24 Safe efficient and trouble free operation of your Wallenstein Backhoe requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the machine read and understand the Safe...
Page 7: ...avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components which for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNIN...
Page 8: ...and booms that they are clear of debris prior to starting the machine DO think SAFETY Work SAFELY DO NOT operate the backhoe without the toplink installed Belly mount subframes in particular MUST hav...
Page 9: ...ions and of how it works Review the safety instructions with all users annually 5 Thisequipmentisdangeroustochildrenandpersons unfamiliar with its operation The operator should be a responsible proper...
Page 10: ...rkers Be certain only a properly trained and physically able person will use the machinery A person who has not read and understood all use and safety instructions is not qualified to use the machine...
Page 11: ...ources close to the ear is cumu lative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery 5 Clear working area of stones branches or hidden obstacles that might be hooked or snagged causing injury or da...
Page 12: ...so that loads extend directly behind machine when lifting or placing heavy objects 13 When digging or lifting Be aware of overhead obstructions such as Power lines Telephone lines Tree branches Roof o...
Page 13: ...ly tighten all bolts nuts and screws and check that all fasteners are properly torqued 10 When completing a maintenance or service func tion make sure all safety shields and devices are installed befo...
Page 14: ...rge material on a rotating boom creates a col lision hazard if workers or bystanders are inside the working zone Follow these important points to keep workers and bystanders safe from potential hazard...
Page 15: ...nter of gravity is closer to the middle of the backhoe making the backhoe more stable during excavating ensure all four wheels are touching the ground for greatest stability swing the boom upside the...
Page 16: ...else to use this Backhoe until such information has been reviewed Annually review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERA TION a standard practice f...
Page 17: ...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 Caution Hydraulic fluid under pressure do not check for leak...
Page 18: ...4113 Z94167 Z94244 Z94248 Z94249 Z94113 Z94112 Z94239 The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow Good safety requires that you familiarize your...
Page 19: ...perate controls from the ground Operate only from the operator s seat to prevent unexpected boom movement that can lead to crushing between frame members 6 Do not dig under machine or stabilizers A ca...
Page 20: ...ydraulic lines which connected to the tractors rear hydraulic ports Optimum flow is 5 gpm gpm range 3 5 6 for GE 5 7 gpm 18 9 26 5 Lpm for GX series Dipper Boom Main Boom Cylinder Stabilizer Leg Cylin...
Page 21: ...personal safety and maintaining good mechanical condition that this checklist is followed Before operating the machine and each time thereafter the following areas should be checked off Pre Operation...
Page 22: ...ractor model specific subframe and is made up of these components 4 point mount left and right braces that extends along the bottom of the tractor and 4 point link mount Belly mount that extends along...
Page 23: ...backhoe on a different model tractor contact your dealer or the factory for details on the subframe kit for your specific tractor Your model specific subframe comes with installation instructions that...
Page 24: ...couplers are securely seated WARNING Collision Hazard Duringsetup whenoperating the boom and stabilizers ensure the areaisclearofbystandersandoperator is safely positioned see work zone safe zone Run...
Page 25: ...LVE 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...
Page 26: ...down with your foot on the left and hold to extend the boom to the desired position Lift your foot to stop the extender movement Push down with your foot on the right and hold to retract the boom to t...
Page 27: ...aising the wheels off the ground will reduce stability and digging depth and will cause unnecessary stress on the stabilizers and backhoe 4 With the feed table in position engage the spring loaded tab...
Page 28: ...can lead to crushing between frame members Do not dig under machine or stabilizers A cave in could result in the machine falling into the excavation Lower front bucket and stabilizers to the ground to...
Page 29: ...r overhangs Power lines can lead to electrocution if the machine gets too close without contacting the line Overhead obstructions can cause a loss of control or tipping from the contact Overhangs can...
Page 30: ...ystanders on lookers or unauthorized personnel Stop the machine whenever unauthorized personnel enter the working area Unauthorized personnel can get in the way or get pinched caught by components Do...
Page 31: ...careful to follow the exact layout of the dig site These first cuts will act as guides for the remaining cuts so getting the first few cuts as accurate as possible will help in keeping all future cuts...
Page 32: ...d wet mucky material will make excavating a straight deep ditch difficult and dangerous so you may have to plan additional measures to prevent trench wall from collapsing Shoring This process uses a s...
Page 33: ...ility 11 When work in the trench is complete backfill the trench You may want to tamp to pack the soil as it is replaced in the trench For deep trenches backfilling in lifts layers and compacting the...
Page 34: ...wing cylinders or mainframe 5 2 6 HARD GROUND When digging in hard ground it may be necessary to decrease the bucket angle of entry to the point where the back of the bucket almost contacts the ground...
Page 35: ...ays yield to oncoming traffic in all situations including narrow bridges intersections etc Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Turn into curves or go up or down hills only at a...
Page 36: ...y level and free of debris 9 Place blocks or planks under the stabilizers and bucket 10 Unhook from tractor 11 Stow hydraulic hoses in storage brackets to keep them off the ground 12 Apply a coat of h...
Page 37: ...s nuts and screws and check that all electrical and fuel connections are properly secured to ensure unit is in a safe condition When completing a maintenance or service function make sure all safety s...
Page 38: ...TION See Service Record Chart Section 8 1 6 This illustration shows the general location of service points for all models in this manual On a regular basis check all nuts bolts and screws and ensure t...
Page 39: ...ion just under the foot rest Grease should be applied annually Grease Zerk one shot of grease annually 8 2 2 GX920XT DIPPER BOOM EXTENDER The dipper boom extension features two high strength plastic s...
Page 40: ...Buckets are available from your dealer in a range of sizes from 9 to 24 depending on the backhoe model See accessories page and your dealer for details The Bucket is held in place with two pins re mo...
Page 41: ...or Daily H y d r a u l i c h o s e s f i t t i n g s f r a m e s l i d e S e c u r e f a s t e n e r s G r e a s e P i v o t P o i n t s C l e a n M a c h i n e Check Check Check Check 8 Hours or Dail...
Page 42: ...or replace Ensure machine is off and cooled down Hydraulic hoses switched Switch input output hydraulic hose connections Ensure machine is off Low engine speed Set engine speed Cylinders jerk don t ru...
Page 43: ...is off and cooled down No pressurized hydraulic oil Low hydraulic oil level top up Ensure machine is off and cooled down Not enough flow Flow control set to low set control higher for more flow Low en...
Page 44: ...t Rotation 180 180 180 180 Swing Arc 150 180 180 180 Stabilizer Width Spread 72 74 89 89 Stabilizer Width Transport 41 40 42 42 Operating Pressure 1800 psi 1800 psi 2250 psi 2250 psi Hydraulic Volume...
Page 45: ...72 110 155 215 390 570 850 9 19 33 53 80 115 160 290 420 630 17 36 63 100 155 220 305 540 880 1320 12 27 45 75 115 165 220 400 650 970 8 8 N m lb ft Bolt Torque Bolt Diameter A 10 9 N m lb ft M3 M4 M...
Page 46: ...ches Place one wrench on the con nector body and with the second tighten the swivel nut to the torque shown The torque values shown are based on lubricated connections as in reassembly Tube Nut Size T...
Page 47: ...a spin around seat EasilyboltsontheGE605 forsafeandcomfortable operation Features include adjustable height and forward folding seat when not in use For use on hard surfaces pavement cement etc Helps...
Page 48: ...ins Bt7240 Vertical stabilizer kit GX720 920 920XT With the vertical stabilizer kit you can dig closer to objects such as buildings and foundations while maintaining stability Replaces existing stabil...
Page 49: ...ALVE 24 DRAGGING 34 F FRONT LOADER 34 G GREASE POINT 37 38 H HEARING LOSS 11 HIGH CENTER OF GRAVITY 27 HORSEPOWER 22 HYDRAULIC CONTROLS 25 HYDRAULIC FLOW 22 J JARRING 32 34 L DECAL INFORMATION 4 LIFT...
Page 50: ...PES 30 SLOW MOVING VEHICLE SIGN SMV 20 SMOOTH THE SURFACES 30 SPECIFICATIONS 44 STABILIZER LEG 20 STABILIZE THE TRACTOR 27 T TAG LINE 34 TIP HAZARD 15 TRACTOR WEIGHT 22 TRANSPORT MODE 13 U UNDERCUT 15...