RAMROD 3300 Operator's Manual

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MINI SKID LOADER
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Rev. September 2018
MODEL 3300
RAMROD Equipment
A Division of Leon's Mfg. Company Inc.)
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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
Printed in Canada

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  • Page 1 ________________________________________________ MINI SKID LOADER MODEL 3300 ________________________________________________ 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 Website: www.ramrodequip.com...
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  • 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. It contains the necessary information for safe and proper operating, routine servicing and preventive maintenance.
  • 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 and...
  • 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...
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  • 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 &...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS I. SAFETY ......................... 1 OPERATE MINI SKID SAFELY .................. 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................... 1 II. CONTROL ........................3 ENGINE CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION ........... 3 PRIMARY CONTROLS ....................4 ATTACHMENT LOCK PINS ..................6 III. OPERATION ......................7 PRE-STARTING INSPECTION AND PREPARATION..........
  • 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 I. SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – CONTINUED KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS AND CYLINDERS. DO NOT 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 AND INSTRUMENTATION Low Fuel Indicator Light – Light Switch (If equipped) – This Indicator will illuminate when fuel switch is used to control the working levels become low and require lights.
  • Page 17: Primary Controls

    II. CONTROL Figure 1: Control Panel PRIMARY CONTROLS Lift Arm Lever Tilt Lever Auxiliary Lever Left Hand Drive Lever Right Hand Drive Lever Grip Handle Auxiliary Controls (7 GPM each) Figure 2: Single Hand Steering DRIVE LEVERS, Items 4 & 5 Figure 1 Flexing the fingers will allow forward The left hand drive lever controls the track on travel, and simply rotating the palm will...
  • Page 18 II. CONTROL AUXILIARY CONTROLS – Item 7, Figure 1 The Taskmaster features two “T-Bar” Warning control knobs which each provide 7 Keep BOTH HANDS On The Grip gallons per minute oil flow to the Handle At All Times When Operating auxiliary circuit.
  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 are If it is necessary to park on a slope, in neutral position. park across the grade and block the 5.
  • Page 22: 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 5, so that the top round edge of the attachment frame will fit under the lip of the attachment.
  • Page 23: 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 24 III. OPERATION 3. Continue driving forward until FILLING AND DUMPING A BUCKET 1. Approach the pile with the lift arms fully bucket is full and then tilt bucket down and bucket cutting edge just fully back while driving slowly skimming the top of the ground as in forward or stopping the machine.
  • Page 25 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 15.
  • Page 26 III. OPERATION LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE Your Mini-Skid is equipped with a lift arm support device. This is bolted below the arm pivot on the rear upright on each side of the unit. In order to safely work underneath the lift arms remove the support device from the body and remove any attachment from the Mini-Skid.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    IV. MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE 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. To access the engine compartment, remove louvered side panels or back panel as required.
  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: Final Drive Maintenance

    IV. MAINTENANCE FINAL DRIVE MAINTENANCE TRACK ADJUSTMENT 1) Locate tensioner cover on tracks and remove as seen in Figure 24 Figure 24: Track tension cover 2) Loosen the locking nut, towards unit front, and adjust the tensioning nut to the desired tension level as seen in Figure 25.
  • Page 31: 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. GREASING PIVOT POINTS The pivot points may be greased with a general purpose or bearing grease. The pivot points include: cylinder cross tubes (the lift and tilt cylinders), all quick attach pivot points, and the lift and leveling arm pivot points.
  • Page 32: Periodic Maintenance And Service Schedule

    Engine Air Cleaner Service element. Manual Grease Pivot Ramrod Grease all pivot points Points Manual Ramrod & Clean and protect battery Battery Engine terminals. Manual Change oil after first 20 Engine Engine Oil hours of operation or as Manual indicated in engine manual.
  • Page 33: 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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