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RAMROD WB1630TX Operator's Manual

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WALK-BEHIND
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Revised October 2016
LOADER
MODEL WB1630TX
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
S/N: 715001-Current

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  • Page 1 S/N: 715001-Current ____________________________________________ WALK-BEHIND LOADER MODEL WB1630TX ____________________________________________ 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...
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION TO OUR CUSTOMER: RAMROD EQUIPMENT is pleased that you have chosen a RAMROD WALK- BEHIND. 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 Walk-Behind. It contains the necessary information for safe and proper operation, routine servicing, and preventive maintenance.
  • Page 4 RAMROD WARRANTY RAMROD EQUIPMENT warrants each new RAMROD Walk-Behind 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 Walk-Behind must be operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions by a competent and careful operator.
  • Page 5 Leon's Mfg. Company Inc. “Home of Quality Leon & Ramrod Products” RAMROD WALK-BEHIND 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 level...
  • Page 7 RAMROD EQUIPMENT NEW WALK-BEHIND WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM _____________________ __________________ _____________________ Walk-Behind Serial Number Model Number Engine Serial Number ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Name of Owner Name of Dealer ____________________________________ Owner’s Type of Business ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Owner’s Address Dealer’s Address ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Date Walk-Behind Sold...
  • Page 9 RAMROD EQUIPMENT RAMROD EQUIPMENT P.O. Box 5002, 135 York Road East Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada S3N 3Z4 Phone: (800) 667-1581 Fax: (306) 782-1884 NEW WALK-BEHIND WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM _____________________ __________________ _____________________ Walk-Behind Serial Number Model Number Engine Serial Number ____________________________________ ____________________________________...
  • Page 11 RAMROD EQUIPMENT RAMROD EQUIPMENT P.O. Box 5002, 135 York Road East Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada S3N 3Z4 Phone: (800) 667-1581 Fax: (306) 782-1884 NEW WALK-BEHIND WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM _____________________ __________________ _____________________ Walk-Behind Serial Number Model Number Engine Serial Number ____________________________________ ____________________________________...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS I. SAFETY ........................1 Safety Precautions ...................... 1 II. CONTROL ........................3 Engine Controls ......................3 Primary Controls ......................4 III. OPERATION ......................7 Pre-starting Inspection and Preparation ..............7 Starting Procedure ...................... 7 Shut-Off Procedure ....................8 Quick-Attach Lock Pins .....................

  • Page 14: Safety

    I. SAFETY OPERATE WALK-BEHIND SAFELY IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS WALK-BEHIND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE, OPERATORS MUST HAVE PROPER INSTRUCTIONS, BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, AND HAVE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY. OPERATORS MUST UNDERSTAND THE CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT WITH RESPECT TO SPEED, BRAKING, STEERING, STABILITY AND LOAD CHARACTERISTICS PRIOR TO OPERATING THE MACHINE.
  • Page 15 SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – CONTINUED WATCH FOR OTHER PEOPLE AND EQUIPMENT. KEEP THE BUCKET LOW WHEN TRAVELLING, TURNING, OR CHANGING SPEED. TRAVEL SLOWLY OVER ROUGH TERRAIN. BEWARE OF TRENCHES, HOLES AND SIDE SLOPES. DO NOT DRIVE THE WALK-BEHIND ACROSS STEEP SLOPES. LOAD, UNLOAD, AND TURN AROUND ON FLAT, LEVEL GROUND ONLY.

  • Page 16: Control

    II. CONTROL It is necessary to become familiar with the location and purpose of each control before operating the Walk-Behind. ENGINE CONTROLS Choke Control Throttle Control Fig. 1 - Instrument Panel Ignition Switch Choke Control – Pull the choke control out to start a cold engine.

  • Page 17: Primary Controls

    CONTROL Fig. 2 – Control Panel PRIMARY CONTROLS one lever forward and the other Flow Divider backward the same amount. Grip Handle The Walk-Behind features single- Lift Lever handed steering. For normal operation, Tilt Lever the most comfortable hand position is to Left-Hand Drive Lever operate the two steering levers with the Right-Hand Drive Lever...
  • Page 18 CONTROL TILT CONTROL LEVER – Item 4, left hand should hold onto the grip handle for stability, but can also be used Fig. 2 to operate the tilt and dump functions as The inside control lever located on the required. left-hand side controls the tilting action of attachments such as buckets, forks, NOTE:...
  • Page 19 CONTROL AUXILIARY LEVER – Item 7, Fig. 2 The direction of auxiliary flow and “on- off” control of attachments is provided IMPORTANT by this lever. Pushing the lever forward Ensure that the auxiliary lever is kept in will operate the attachment in one neutral when not in use to avoid wasting direction, while pulling it back will power.

  • Page 20: Operation

    III. OPERATION You can take full advantage of all the features of your Ramrod Walk-Behind by following the operating information presented here. The Walk-Behind has been designed to do a lot of work with a minimum of operator fatigue. Note: For more information regarding engine starting and operation, refer to your engine owner’s manual.

  • Page 21: Shut-Off Procedure

    OPERATION SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE 1. Park the Walk-Behind on level 4. Ensure Auxiliary & Control levers ground. If it is necessary to park on a are in neutral position slope, park across the grade and 5. Turn ignition key off and remove block the wheels 2.

  • Page 22: Quick-Attach Lock Pins

    OPERATION QUICK-ATTACH LOCK PINS The 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 180° moves the pins from the locked to the unlocked position.

  • Page 23: Mounting Attachments

    OPERATION MOUNTING ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION 1. Rotate lock pins to the unlock position (handle pointing outwards). 2. Tilt the attachment frame forward as shown in Figure 6, so that the top round edge of the attachment frame will fit under the lip of the attachment.

  • Page 24: Operational Procedure

    OPERATION OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE The Walk-Behind operational procedures and suggestions in this manual are based on the use of a bucket. Procedures and suggestions may vary with the use of different attachments. See your attachment manual or contact your local dealer for more information. OPERATING SUGGESTIONS 1.
  • Page 25 OPERATION FILLING AND DUMPING A BUCKET 1. Approach a pile of material with the lift arms fully lowered and the bucket cutting edge just skimming the top of the ground as shown in Figure 11. 2. As soon as the bucket is full, tilt the bucket back and reverse away from the pile, as shown in Figures 12 and 13.

  • Page 26: Transporting The Walk-Behind

    OPERATION 2. To level a filled area, tilt bucket forward drive machine backwards to drag bucket and spread material, as shown in Figure 16. 3. Another method of leveling is to travel forward with bucket down and level, full of material and pushing excess into low areas.

  • Page 27: Lift Cylinder Safety Lock

    OPERATION LIFT CYLINDER SAFETY LOCK LIFTING THE WALK-BEHIND Your Walk-Behind is equipped with a The Walk-Behind may be lifted using a lift cylinder safety lock. It is bolted on strap placed underneath the lift arms the right side of the body near the rear and/or the operator bar.

  • Page 28: 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.

  • Page 29: Battery/Hydraulic Oil Filter

    MAINTENANCE BATTERY/HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER 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. Terminals may be coated with a high-temperature grease. The battery and hydraulic filter may be accessed by removing the upper front cover as shown in Figure 25.

  • Page 30: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE The hydraulic oil fill and level check cap is located under the upper front cover on the top of the hydraulic reservoir at the left side (see Figure 27). WARNING Do not service the Walk-Behind while the engine is running Fig.

  • Page 31: Final Drive Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE FINAL DRIVE MAINTENANCE TRACK ADJUSTMENT The track system on the Walk-Behind does not use any chains; however, it is important to keep the track system tensioned properly. Tracks should be tensioned so that a 180lb person standing on one foot in the center of the track makes the track bend down approximately 1”.
  • Page 32 MAINTENANCE Fig. 33 – Leveling Arm Bushing Zerk Fig. 34 – Lift Pin Zerk Fig. 35 – Upper Leveling Pin Fig. 36 – Lift Cylinder Zerk and Link Tube Zerks Fig. 37 – Pivot Bushing Zerk Fig. 38 – Tilt Cylinder Zerk...

  • Page 33: Periodic Maintenance And Service Schedule

    MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SCHEDULE Service Interval (Hours) 50 or 8 or 25 or 100 or 1000 or Item Service Required Daily Weekly Weekly Monthly Annually Check level of engine oil and Engine Oil* top up if necessary Check level and top up if Engine Fuel necessary Check level and top up if...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    -Replace oil filter -Hydraulic oil too thick -Warm up hydraulic oil when too cold -Internal pump or motor damage -See your RAMROD Dealer Erratic or no output on -Hydraulic oil too thick -Use proper viscosity oil. transmission -Flow divider set to deliver all...

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