Wallenstein LXT95 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Log Trailer and Grapple
LXT 95 / LXT 115
Document No. Z97069_EnRev Dec–2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT WARRANTY ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5
DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7
SAFETY DECAL INFORMATION �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8
1 INTRODUCTION ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9
2 SAFETY ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10
2.1 SAFETY DO'S & DON'TS' ....................................................................................................... 11
2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES..................................................................................... 12
2.3 SAFETY TRAINING .................................................................................................................13
2.4 PREPARATION ........................................................................................................................14
2.5 MAINTENANCE SAFETY........................................................................................................15
2.6 BOOM SAFETY........................................................................................................................16
2.6.1 OPERATOR SAFE ZONE: ......................................................................................................16
2.6.2 WORK ZONE: ..........................................................................................................................16
2.7 OPERATING SAFETY ............................................................................................................. 17
2.8 TRANSPORT SAFETY ............................................................................................................18
2.9 HYDRAULIC SAFETY .............................................................................................................18
2.10 GAS MOTOR SAFETY ............................................................................................................ 19
3 SAFETY SIGNS���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������22
3.1 HOW TO INSTALL SAFETY SIGNS: ......................................................................................22
3.2 SAFETY SIGN EXPLANTATION:............................................................................................22
3.3 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS ..................................................................................................23
4 OPERATION & FEATURES �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24
4.1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER................................................................................ 24
4.1.1 IMPORTANT ............................................................................................................................ 24
4.2 MACHINE COMPONENTS .....................................................................................................25
4.2.1 LT30 LOG GRAPPLE TRAILER .............................................................................................. 25
4.2.2 LT60 LOG GRAPPLE TRAILER .............................................................................................. 26
4.2.4 LXT SERIES GRAPPLE .......................................................................................................... 28
4.2.5 LOG GRAPPLE TRAILER POWER PACKS ..........................................................................29
4.3 MACHINE BREAK-IN...............................................................................................................30
4.3.1 LT30 / LT60 LOG GRAPPLE TRAILER...................................................................................30
4.3.2 LX95 / LX115 LOG GRAPPLE ................................................................................................. 30
4.3.3 LOG GRAPPLE TRAILER POWER PACKS ..........................................................................30
4.4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST.............................................................................................. 31
4.5 CONTROLS ..............................................................................................................................32
4.5.1 LXT SERIES BOOM GRAPPLE HYDRAULIC CONTROL PANEL: ............................................32
4.5.2 LX SERIES HYDRAULIC POWER PACKS:........................................................................... 34
4.5.3 LT SERIES LOG TRAILERS ................................................................................................... 35
4.6 TRAILER / TOW VEHICLE .....................................................................................................37
4.6.1 CLEVIS HITCH......................................................................................................................... 37
4.6.2 PINTLE HITCH .........................................................................................................................37
4.6.3 BALL AND COUPLER..............................................................................................................38
4.7 MACHINE SET-UP...................................................................................................................39

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4.7.1 GRAPPLE AND TRAILER .......................................................................................................39
5 FIELD OPERATION �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40
5.1 PREPARE ................................................................................................................................ 41
5.1.1 PREPARATION ........................................................................................................................41
5.1.2 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................41
5.1.3 TRAINING ................................................................................................................................41
5.2 STARTING PROCEDURE ....................................................................... ............................... 42
5.2.1 TRACTOR ................................................................................................................................42
5.2.2 POWER PACK.......................................................................................................................... 42
5.2.3 STOPPING: .............................................................................................................................. 42
5.2.4. EMERGENCY STOPPING: .....................................................................................................42
5.2.5 REFUELLING: ..........................................................................................................................42
5.3 LOADING AND PICKING: ......................................................................................................43
5.3.1 LOAD DISTRIBUTION............................................................................................................. 43
5.3.2 LOADING..................................................................................................................................43
5.4 UNLOADING AND STACKING: .............................................................................................. 45
5.4.1 STACKING................................................................................................................................45
5.4.2 UNLOADING.............................................................................................................................45
5.5 OPERATING HINTS: ...............................................................................................................47
6 LX / LT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 48
6.1 LT30 HYDRAULIC TANDEM ...................................................................................................48
6.1.1. HYDRAULIC TANDEM CONTROL .........................................................................................48
6.1.2. HYDRAULIC TANDEM ............................................................................................................48
6.2 HYDRAULIC WINCH ...............................................................................................................49
6.2.1. HYDRAULIC WINCH CONTROL............................................................................................49
6.2.2. WINCH GEAR LEVER:............................................................................................................ 49
6.3 BRAKING SYSTEMS...............................................................................................................50
6.3.1. LT30 HYDRAULIC (SURGE) BRAKES...................................................................................50
6.3.2. LT60 ELECTRIC BRAKES.......................................................................................................50
7 TRANSPORTING������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������52
7.1 OFF ROAD TRAILER...............................................................................................................52
7.2 HIGHWAY TRAILER ................................................................................................................ 52
7.3 GENERAL.................................................................................................................................53
8 STORAGE������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������54
8.1 PLACING IN STORAGE ..........................................................................................................54
8.1.1 GRAPPLE / TRAILER STORAGE...........................................................................................54
8.1.2 GRAPPLE / THREE POINT HITCH ........................................................................................55
8.1.3 POWER PACK.......................................................................................................................... 55
8.2 REMOVING FROM STORAGE............................................................................................... 55
9 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������56
9.1 SERVICE ..................................................................................................................................56
9.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.................................................................................................... 56
9.1.2 GREASING ...............................................................................................................................56
9.1.3 LX SERVICE ILLUSTRATION.................................................................................................57
9.1.4 LT30 SERVICE ILLUSTRATION .............................................................................................59
9.1.5 LT60 SERVICE ILLUSTRATION .............................................................................................60
9.1.6 SERVICE RECORD ................................................................................................................. 61

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9.2 MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................62
9.2.1 LX90 / LX115 POWER PACK ENGINE ..................................................................................62
9.2.2 HYDRAULIC OIL FILL .............................................................................................................62
9.2.3 HYDRAULIC OIL DRAIN .........................................................................................................63
9.2.4 HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER ........................................................................................................ 63
9.2.5 HYDRAULIC WINCH - OPTION ............................................................................................. 64
9.2.6 LT30 HYDRAULIC (SURGE) BRAKES...................................................................................65
9.2.7 LT60 ELECTRIC BRAKES ...................................................................................................... 66
10 TROUBLE SHOOTING���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������67
11 SPECIFICATIONS����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 69
11.1 MECHANICAL ..........................................................................................................................69
11.1.1 LT30 LOG TRAILER................................................................................................................. 69
11.1.2 LX95 LOG GRAPPLE...............................................................................................................70
11.1.3 LT60 LOG TRAILER................................................................................................................. 71
11.1.4 LX115 LOG GRAPPLE............................................................................................................. 72
11.2 BOLT TORQUE ........................................................................................................................73
11.3 HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE ............................................................................................74
11.4 WHEEL LUG TORQUE............................................................................................................ 74
13 INDEX�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������75

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PRODUCT WARRANTY
rev. Nov-2018
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 operang
and maintenance instrucons supplied with the unit. Warranty is limited to the repair of the
product and/or replacement of parts.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
Repairs must be done by an authorized dealer. Products will be returned to the dealer at the
customer’s expense. Include the original purchase receipt with any claim.
This warranty does not coverthe following:
1) Normal maintenance or adjustments
2) Normal replacement of wearable and service parts
3) Consequen damage, indirect damage, or loss of prots
4) Damages resulng from:
•Misuse, negligence, accident, theor re
•Use of improper or insucient fuel, uids or lubricants
•Use of parts or aermarket accessories other than genuine Wallenstein parts
•Modicaons, alteraon, tampering or improper repair performed by pares other
than an authorized dealer
•Any device or accessories installed by pares other than an authorized dealer
5) Engines. Engines are covered by the manufacturer of the engine for the warranty period
they specify. For the details of your engine warranty, see your engine owner’s manual.
Informaon about engine warranty and service is also available in the FAQ secon at
www.wallensteinequipment.com

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WALLENSTEIN
LX Series Grapple Boom / LT Series Log Trailers
DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT
This form must be lled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery.
To activate warranty, register your product online at
www�wallensteinequipment�com
_________________________________________
Customer’s Name
_________________________________________
Contact Name
_________________________________________
Dealer Name
(_________)_______________________________
Phone Number
_________________________________________
Grapple Serial Number
_________________________________________
Trailer Serial / VIN Number
__________ /__________ /__________
Delivery Date
I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the equip-
ment care, adjustments, safe operation and applica-
ble warranty policy and reviewed the manuals.
_________________________________________
Dealer’s Rep. Signature
__________ /__________ /__________
Delivery Date
The product manuals have been received by me and
I have been thoroughly instructed as to care, adjust-
ments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
_________________________________________
Owner's Signature
__________ /__________ /__________
Delivery Date
Dealer Inspection Check
LX95 / LX115 Hydraulic Boom
Check Hydraulic Hoses
Boom Function
Grease Zerks / Lubricate Pivot Points
Boom Lock Pin Installed
Check All Fasteners
Grapple Function
LT30 / LT60 Log Trailer
Torque Wheel Nuts
Check Tire Pressure
Check All Fasteners
Grease Zerks / Lubricate Pivot Points
Retainer in Hitch
Check Bunk Posts, Back Stop
Check Trailer Jack
L301 Hydraulic Power Pack for LX95
L601 Hydraulic Power Pack for LX115
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level
Check Hydraulic Hoses
Check Engine (fuel, oil, start up)
Highway Option for LT60
Highway Option for LT30
Test Signal And Brake Lights
Test Function Of Electric or Surge Brakes
Retainer Installed Through Ball Hitch
Safety Chain On Hitch
Torque Wheel Nuts
ATV Option LT30
Test Function Of Adjustable Tandem
Check Hydraulic Hose
Test Function Of Surge Brakes
Lubricate Pivot Points
Hydraulic Winch Option
Test Function Of Winch:
Forward & reverse / high & low speed
L400 3 Point Hitch Cat. II Boom Adaptor

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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Always give your dealer the serial number of your Wallenstein Log Grapple Trailer when ordering parts or
requesting service or other information.
The serial number plates are located where indicated. Please mark the numbers in the spaces provided for
easy reference.
LXT highway model trailers will have a VIN number plate instead of a serial number plate.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Boom / Grapple Model Number ______________________________________
VIN/
NLV:
MODEL: ##########
#########
Manufactured by:
Wallenstein Equipment Inc., 7201 Line 86, Wallenstein ON N0B2S0, Canada
TYPE OF VEHICLE/TYPE DE VEHICLE:
TRA / REM
GAWR/PNBE (KG): GVWR/PNBV (KG):
###
DIMENSION- RIM/JANTE /ERIT: PNEU:
COLD INFL. PRESS/PRESS DE
CONFLA A FROID (PSI/LPC):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS
PRESCRIBED UNDER THE CANADIAN MOTOR SAFTEY REGULATIONS
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE / CE VEHICLE EST
CONFORME A TOUTES LES NORMES QUI LUI SONT APPLICABLES EN
VERTU DU REGLEMENT SUR LA SECURITE DES VEHICLES
AUTOMOBILES DU CANADA EN VIGUEUR A LA DATE DE SA FABRICATION.
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SAFETY DECAL INFORMATION
As you begin to get familiar with your Wallenstein product, you will notice that there are numerous decals located on the
machine. Here is a brief explanation of what they are for and how to read them.
There are three different types of labelling: safety, informative and product decals.
Safety Decals are pictorial and always with a yellow background colour and generally 2 panel. The top panel shows the
safety alert (the potential hazard) and the bottom panel shows the message (how to avoid the hazard).
Informative Decals are generally pictorial, have a white background colour and can vary to the number of panels. The label
will illustrate the function of a feature and is accompanied by detailed instructions in the owners manual, with the label
illustrated along side.
Product Decals: are associated with the product and carry various messages. (model, serial, etc)
See the section on safety signs for safety label definitions. For a complete illustration of decals and label locations,
download the parts manual for your model product at www.wallensteinequipment.com.
Hazard
How to avoid the
hazard

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1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of Wallenstein log
handling equipment to compliment your operation!
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to
meet the needs of small timber and landscaping industries.
The LXT series is available in many different variations and
features.
The log grapple features built in stabilizers, and standard
360° swivel grapple, with bypassing jaws to easily pick up
small diameter material.
The LT series of log trailer are designed with a mounting
platform to fit the LX series of booms. Each unit come
standard with removable, heavy duty bunk posts and back
stop.
Accessories available for the LXT grapples and trailers
include, backhoe, post hole auger,dump box, flat bed and
more. (See page 78 for more information on accessories.)
This manual covers all factory variations
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 Distributor if you need assistance, information or
additional copies of the manuals.
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.
LXT95 Trailer / Grapple
Grapple Boom / Trailer (off road/ towable)
Winch
Hydraulic Sliding Axle
Surge Brakes
LXT115 Trailer / Grapple
Grapple Boom / Trailer (highway towable)
Winch
Electric Brakes

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2 SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Why is SAFETY important to you?
The Safety Alert symbol identies
important safety messages on the
Wallenstein Trailer Wood Chipper
and in the manual. When you see this
symbol, be alert to the possibility of
personal injury or death. Follow the
instructions in the safety message.
This Safety Alert symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Accidents Disable and Kill
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided
3 Big Reasons
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 typically
for machine components which,
for functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each
message has been selected using the following
guide-lines: