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RAMROD ESTATE 500 Operator's Manual

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MINI SKID LOADER
MODEL 500 & 575T "ESTATE SERIES"
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Rev. SEPT 2018
RAMROD Equipment
A Division of Leon's Mfg. Company Inc.)
(
Canada
P.O. Box 5002
135 York Road East
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
S3N 3Z4
Phone: (800) 667-1581
Fax:
(306) 782-1884
Email:
sales@ramrodequip.com
Website:
www.ramrodequip.com

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  • Page 1 ________________________________________________ MINI SKID LOADER MODEL 500 & 575T “ESTATE SERIES” ________________________________________________ OPERATOR’S MANUAL ________________________________________________ RAMROD Equipment A Division of Leon’s Mfg. Company Inc.) Canada P.O. Box 5002 135 York Road East Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 3Z4 Phone: (800) 667-1581 Fax: (306) 782-1884 Email: sales@ramrodequip.com...
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION TO OUR CUSTOMER: RAMROD EQUIPMENT is pleased that you have chosen a RAMROD MINI-SKID. This loader is a simple, compact power source designed and manufactured to give you years of dependable service. Read this Manual carefully before operating the Mini-Skid.
  • Page 4 RAMROD WARRANTY The RAMROD EQUIPMENT warrants each new RAMROD Mini-Skid to be free from proven defects in material and workmanship under normal use and maintenance for a period of twelve (12) months, commencing with delivery to the original buyer. Under conditions of this warranty, the Mini-Skid must be operated according to manufacturer’s instructions, and by a competent...
  • Page 5 Leon's Mfg. Company Inc. “Home of Quality Leon & Ramrod Products” RAMROD MINI-SKID LOADER DEALER PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION & SERVICE REPORT Owner: Dealer: Address: Address: Model: Serial No: Date: Engine Serial No: Hour Meter Reading: Item Remarks ( ) Check engine oil...
  • Page 7 RAMROD EQUIPMENT NEW MINI-SKID WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM _____________________ __________________ _____________________ Mini-Skid Serial Number Model Number Engine Serial Number ________________________________ _______________________________ Name of Owner Name of Dealer ________________________________ Owner’s Type of Business ________________________________ _______________________________ Owners Address Dealers Address ________________________________ _______________________________ Date Mini-Skid Sold Date Mini-Skid Delivered OPTIONS &...
  • Page 9 P.O. Box 5002, 135 York Road East Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada S3N 3Z4 Phone: (800) 667-1581 Fax: (306) 782-1884 RAMROD EQUIPMENT NEW MINI-SKID WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM _____________________ __________________ _____________________ Mini-Skid Serial Number Model Number Engine Serial Number ________________________________ _______________________________ Name of Owner...
  • Page 11 P.O. Box 5002, 135 York Road East Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada S3N 3Z4 Phone: (800) 667-1581 Fax: (306) 782-1884 RAMROD EQUIPMENT NEW MINI-SKID WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM _____________________ __________________ _____________________ Mini-Skid Serial Number Model Number Engine Serial Number ________________________________ _______________________________ Name of Owner...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS I. SAFETY ........................2 Safety Precautions ......................2 II CONTROL ........................4 Engine Controls – Briggs 13.5 HP Gasoline ..............4 Primary Controls ......................6 Attachment Lock Pins ..................... 8 III OPERATION ....................... 9 Pre-Starting Inspection and Preperation ................. 9 Starting Procedure –...

  • Page 14: Safety

    I. SAFETY OPERATE MINI-SKID SAFELY IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MINI-SKID MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. BEFORE OPERATING THIS MINI-SKID, OPERATORS MUST HAVE PROPER INSTRUCTIONS, BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, AND HAVE READ THIS AND THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY. THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
  • Page 15 SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – CONTINUED KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS AND CYLINDERS. DO NOT ALLOW ANY ONE TO RIDE IN BUCKET. DO NOT ALLOW MORE THAN ONE PERSON ON THE MINI-SKID AT ANY TIME. DO NOT ALLOW ANY OTHER PERSON OR ANIMAL CLOSE TO THE MINI-SKID WHILE IN OPERATION. WATCH FOR OTHER PEOPLE AND EQUIPMENT.

  • Page 16: Control

    II CONTROL It is necessary to become familiar with the location and purpose of each control before operating the Mini-Skid. ENGINE CONTROLS – BRIGGS 13.5 HP GASOLINE Ignition Switch Throttle Control Figure 1: Briggs Instrument Panel Throttle Control – When the Throttle control lever is pushed fully up the engine is at “idle”.
  • Page 17 II CONTROL Throttle Control Positions Figure 1A: Idle Figure 1B: Fast Figure 1C: Choke...

  • Page 18: Primary Controls

    II CONTROL Figure 3: Control Panel PRIMARY CONTROLS Lift Arm Lever Tilt Lever Auxiliary Lever Left Hand Drive Lever Right Hand Drive Lever Grip Handle DRIVE LEVERS, Item 4 & 5 Figure 1 The left hand drive lever controls the Figure 4: Single Hand Steering wheels on the left hand side and the right palm of the right hand, with the fingers...
  • Page 19 II CONTROL AUXILIARY LEVER – Item 3, Figure 3 Warning Direction of auxiliary flow and “on-off” Keep BOTH HANDS On The Grip control of attachments is provided by Handle At All Times When Operating this lever. When the auxiliary controls The Machine.

  • Page 20: Attachment Lock Pins

    II CONTROL ATTACHMENT LOCK PINS ATTACHMENT LOCK PINS The “Taskmaster: tool bar design allows changing from one attachment to another quickly and easily, without having to remove pins. Attachments are secured on the unit with two spring-loaded pins. Rotating the handles on the pins one half of a turn moves the pins from the locked to the unlocked position.

  • Page 21: Operation

    III OPERATION You can take full advantage of all the features of your RAMROD Mini-Skid by following the operating information presented here. The Mini-Skid has been designed to do a lot of work with a minimum of operating fatigue. Note: For more information regarding engine starting and operation, refer to your engine “Owner’s Manual”.

  • Page 22: Shut-Off Procedure - Gasoline Engine

    III OPERATION SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE – GASOLINE ENGINE 1. Park the Mini-Skid on level ground. 4. Ensure Auxiliary & Control levers If it is necessary to park on a slope, are in neutral position. park across the grade and block the 5.

  • Page 23: Mounting Attachments

    III OPERATION MOUNTING ATTACHMENTS INSTALLATION OF ATTACHMENT back and forth, and disconnect the 1. Rotate Lock Pins to the unlock attachment. position (handle pointing outwards). 2. Tilt the attachment frame forward as show in Figure 7, so that the top round edge of the attachment frame will fit under the lip of the attachment.

  • Page 24: Operational Procedure

    III OPERATION OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE Mini-Skid operational procedure and suggestions in this manual are based on the use of a bucket. Operating procedure and suggestions for such other attachments as dozer blade, posthole auger, trencher, rock hammer, etc., are included in the respective attachments bundle. OPERATING SUGGESTIONS 1.
  • Page 25 III OPERATION driving slowly forward or FILLING AND DUMPING A BUCKET 1. Approach the pile with the lift arms fully stopping the machine. down and bucket cutting edge just skimming the top of the ground as in Figure 12. 2. As soon as the bucket is full, tilt bucket back and back away from the pile, as shown in Figure 13 and 14.
  • Page 26 III OPERATION 1. To level a filled area, tilt bucket 2. Tilt bucket forward as soon as it forward and drive machine reaches the edge of the hole and backwards to drag bucket and spread when necessary raise the arms to material, as shown in Figure 17.
  • Page 27 III OPERATION LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE Important Your Mini-Skid is equipped with a lift Never Lower The Lift Arms With The arm support device. This is bolted on Support Device In Place. Damage To the right side of the Mini-skid under the The Lift Cylinder Will Result.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    IV MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE – Briggs Engine For proper engine maintenance, refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual. This pertains to all applicable maintenance on your engine. Maintenance with respect to fluids and lubricants are included in the “Periodic Maintenance and Service Schedule” in your Manual.

  • Page 29: Battery Maintenance

    IV MAINTENANCE BATTERY MAINTENANCE NOTE: Check the battery hold down bracket for tightness. Do not over tighten. Remove any acid corrosion from the battery terminals and cables with a baking soda and water solution. Coat the terminals with a high temperature grease. The battery is found under the front cover next to the engine as in Figure 24.

  • Page 30: Fuels, Lubricants And Capacities

    IV MAINTENANCE FUELS, LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES The service obtained from your Mini-Skid is greatly affected by the quality of the petroleum products used in it. It requires only common products, which are commercially available through the outlets of major refineries. The following chart shows which lubricant to use in the various components of the Mini-Skid.

  • Page 31: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    IV MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL CHECK 1. Ensure that the Mini-Skid is standing level, the lift arms are down and the tilt cylinder is closed. 2. Remove the oil cap, and check the level. If oil is apparent, the level is satisfactory.

  • Page 32: Final Drive Maintenance

    IV MAINTENANCE FINAL DRIVE MAINTENANCE To access front axle adjustment, remove the front lower cover plate held in place by two bolts as in Figure 30. Figure 30 To adjust the front axle loosen the two bolts (Figure 31) found on both the right and left side.

  • Page 33: Chain Lubrication

    IV MAINTENANCE CHAIN LUBRICATION For best life drive chains should be lubricated every 8 hours, following this schedule can extend your chain life by as much as 7 times. The manufacturer’s recommendations (Renold Power Transmission Ltd) for chain lubricant and application are as follows: Lubricant should be a good quality non-detergent mineral oil (example 10W30).

  • Page 34: Periodic Greasing Details

    IV MAINTENANCE PERIODIC GREASING DETAILS Greasing is an important factor in extending the service life of many items on your Mini- Skid including cylinders, axle bearings and pivot pins. GREASING THE HUBS AND BEARINGS Only bearing grease such as Darina EP2 grease should be used on the hubs. The rear hubs on a 1350 machine have grease points located midway along the top of the hubs.

  • Page 35: Periodic Maintenance And Service Schedule

    Wheel Drive Ramrod Check and adjust tension if Chain (s) Manual necessary. Engine Air Cleaner Manual Service element. Ramrod & Engine Clean and protect battery Battery Manual terminals. Change oil after first 20 Engine hours of operation or as Engine Oil Manual indicated in engine manual.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Replace oil filter Warm up hydraulic oil when too Hydraulic oil too heavy cold Internal pump or motor damage See your RAMROD Dealer Erratic or no output on Hydraulic oil too heavy Use proper viscosity oil. transmission Hydraulic oil level too low Check oil level.

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