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     INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your choice of an Wallenstein Log Grapple Trailer to compliment your operation.  This 

equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning timber or landscaping 

industry.

Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Wallenstein Log Grapple Trailer requires that you and 

anyone else who will be using or maintaining the 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.

Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners.  Call your 

Wallenstein dealer or the Distributer if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manu-

als.

OPERATOR ORIENTATION 

- The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this 

manual, are determined when standing at the operating station and looking over the machine.

Summary of Contents for LX100

Page 1: ...ty 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...

Page 2: ...9283 or Fax 519 699 4146 DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations...

Page 3: ...s can be avoided A person who has not read and understood all using and safety instructions is not qualified to use the machine An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious...

Page 4: ...owed to work with this equipment Do not allow persons to use or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it...

Page 5: ...Train all new personnel and review instruc tions frequently with existing workers Be certain only a properly trained and physically able person will use the machinery A person who has not read and und...

Page 6: ...r s position exceeds 80db Noise over 85db on a long term basis can cause severe hearing loss Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator over a long term ba sis may cause permanent total hearing loss NOT...

Page 7: ...re extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing main tenance on this equipment 9 Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screws and check that all electrical and f...

Page 8: ...pairing or moving 8 Lower grapple and boom place all controls in neutral stop engine remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servic ing adjusting repairing or maintaining 9 In...

Page 9: ...ressure on hydraulic system before maintaining or working on system 2 12 STORAGE SAFETY 1 Store the unit in an area away from human activity 2 Do not allow children to play on or around the stored mac...

Page 10: ...FAST position and crank until engine starts 15 DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shat ter in operation Use proper tools to service engine 16 DO NOT...

Page 11: ...nyone else to use this trailer until such information has been reviewed Annually review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard pract...

Page 12: ...orized dealer 3 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 va...

Page 13: ...m your authorized dealer 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...

Page 14: ...vide maximum field efficiency By following the using instructions in conjunction with a good mainte nance program your Log Grapple Trailer will provide many years of trouble free service 4 1 TO THE NE...

Page 15: ...front of the frame behind the front frame All hydraulic power is provided by a small gas engine mounted on the front of the frame or by a tractor Stabilizers are mounted to the front corners of the f...

Page 16: ...CKLIST Efficient and safe operation of the Wallenstein Log Grapple Trailer requires that each operator reads and understands the using procedures and all re lated safety precautions outlined in this s...

Page 17: ...ipped with a valve between the fuel tank and the carburator Slide the fuel valve toward the block to turn ON and away to turn OFF Turn the fuel OFF before transporting c Throttle This lever controls t...

Page 18: ...m and it will stay in position c Center Lever Grapple Position This 2 position spring loaded to neutral center lever controls the flow of oil to the grapple Push on the lever and hold to open the grap...

Page 19: ...o the machine 3 Slowly back the tractor until the hitch and drawbar are aligned 4 Use the jack to place the hitch at the correct height 5 Back the tractor up until the holes are aligned 6 Stop tractor...

Page 20: ...for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repairing or maintaining Install boom lock pin before moving storing or transporting Extend stabilizers to support frame during loading and unlo...

Page 21: ...n the starting rope to start engine f Run the engine for a few minutes to allow it to warm g Gradually open the choke h Increase engine speed to 3 4 throttle i Lower stabilizers and proceed with work...

Page 22: ...expe rienced operators at the start of a new season move the trailer to an open area without obstructions or bystanders to practice moving the boom dipper and grapple Practice moving and manipulat ing...

Page 23: ...longitudinal position of the log or wood c Open grapple and lower over log d Close grapple lift log and slowly swing and align over the trailer e Lower and release log f Repeat with the next log s unt...

Page 24: ...d Rotate the grapple so the jaws are at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the log e Open the jaws and lower the grapple f Close grapple and lift load log g Slowly swing the load log away from t...

Page 25: ...ay at least 50 feet 15 m away from power lines Remember electrocution can occur without direct contact 13 Load Distribution Always place the load in the centre of the trail er to maintain a balanced w...

Page 26: ...on the high side to reduce the ten dency to tip Always extend stabilizers and be sure that the soil under them provides sufficient sup port for the frame during operation 16 Operator Safety Area The...

Page 27: ...ank is located on the engine Do not overfill Do not smoke when refuelling 18 Cleaning Clean the machine frequently to prevent a build up of dust chips and trash on the frame Aclean machine reduces the...

Page 28: ...trocution can occur without direct contact c Always fully extend the stabilizers to provide stability to the machine during operation Be sure the area under the stabilizers can pro vide the required s...

Page 29: ...iver Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations including narrow bridges intersections etc Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Never allow riders on the machine When tra...

Page 30: ...30 8 Clamp the grapple to the back of the trailer frame or a log Do not let it swing free Fig 19 GRAPPLE Frame Log...

Page 31: ...ect all moving parts for entangled mate rial Remove all entangled material 7 Check the condition of the hydraulic compo nents Tighten or replace leaking fittings 8 Touch up all paint nicks and scratch...

Page 32: ...red to ensure unit is in a safe condition When completing a maintenance or service function make sure all safety shields and devices are installed before placing unit in service 5 SERVICE AND MAINTENA...

Page 33: ...tions 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...

Page 34: ...Weekly 2 Grease stabilizer pivot pins 3 locations each stabilizer 3 Grease boom dipper and grapple pivots points a Boom lift pivots b Dipper extend pivots c Grapple pivot d Grapple cylinder pivots Fig...

Page 35: ...35 Fig 25 DRAIN PLUG Fig 26 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTER 100 Hours or Annually 1 Change engine oil 2 Check tire pressure 3 Change hydraulic system oil filter...

Page 36: ...36 Fig 27 AIR CLEANER 100 Hours or Annually 5 Replace engine air cleaner 6 Change hydraulic system oil 7 Clean machine Fig 28 HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR Fig 29 MACHINE...

Page 37: ...SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE 8 Hours or Daily CK Engine Oil Level CK Fuel Level CK Hydraulic Oil Res Level 40 Hours or Weekly CL Air Cleaner G Stabilizer Pivots Points G Boom Pivots Points G Dipper Extend...

Page 38: ...ANER 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 3 Remove the cover over the air cleaner 4...

Page 39: ...ne is warm to keep the con taminants in suspension 4 Place a pan under the drain plug 5 Remove the drain plug and allow the oil to drain for 10 minutes 6 Install and tighten the drain plug 7 Dispose o...

Page 40: ...lug and allow the oil to drain for 10 minutes 5 Install and tighten the drain plug 6 Dispose of the used oil in an approved container 7 Remove oil filter 8 Apply a light coat of oil to the O ring and...

Page 41: ...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 th...

Page 42: ...Flow 2 gpm 7 5 lpm 5 gpm 18 lpm Axle Capacity 9800 lb 4445 kg 20 000 lbs 9072 kg Load Capacity 4900 lb 2222 6 kg 10 000 lbs 4536 kg Overall Length 13 feet 4 m 17 8 feet 5 4 m Overall Width 64 in 1626...

Page 43: ...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 M5...

Page 44: ...enches Place one wrench on the connector 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...

Page 45: ...orage Safety 9 Transporting 9 Safety Sign Locations 12 Service and Maintenance 32 Maintenance 38 Service 32 Specifications 42 Bolt Torque 43 Hydraulic Fitting Torque 44 Mechanical 42 T Trouble Shootin...

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