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MINI SKID LOADER
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Rev. 2021
MODEL 1350 PRO-SERIES
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
1350 S/N's 4170017 – Current
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- Page 1 1350 S/N’s 4170017 – Current ________________________________________________ MINI SKID LOADER MODEL 1350 PRO-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...
- 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...
- 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...
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. SAFETY Safety Precautions ......................2 II. CONTROLS Engine Controls – Gasoline .................... 4 Engine Controls – Diesel ....................5 Control Panel ........................6 Attachment Lock Pins ..................... 8 III. OPERATION 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 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.
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Page 16: Controls
II - CONTROL It is necessary to become familiar with the location and purpose of each control before operating the Mini-Skid. ENGINE CONTROLS – GASOLINE 1 – Choke Control 2 – Throttle Control 3 – Low Fuel Warning 4 – Low Hydraulic Oil Light 5 –... -
Page 17: Engine Controls - Diesel
II - CONTROL It is necessary to become familiar with the location and purpose of each control before operating the Mini-Skid. ENGINE CONTROLS – DIESEL 1 – Throttle Control 2 – Low Fuel Warning 3 – Low Hydraulic Oil Light 4 –... -
Page 18: Control Panel
II - CONTROL PRIMARY CONTROLS 1 – Lift Arm Lever 2 – Tilt Arm Lever 3 – Auxiliary Lever 4 – Left Hand Drive Lever 5 – Right Hand Drive Lever 6 – Grip Handle Figure 3 DRIVE LEVERS, Item 4 & 5 Figure 3 The left-hand drive lever controls the wheels on the left-hand side and the right-hand drive lever controls the... - Page 19 II - CONTROL TILT CONTROL LEVER – Item 2, Figure 3 WARNING The inside control lever located on Keep BOTH HANDS on the Grip the left-hand side controls the tilting Handle at All Times When Operating action attachments such the Machine. buckets, forks, etc.
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Page 20: Attachment Lock Pins
II - CONTROL ATTACHMENT LOCK PINS ATTACHMENT LOCK PINS mounting holes in the attachment The “Taskmaster” tool bar design and secure it to the unit. allows changing from attachment to another quickly and easily, without having to remove pins. Attachments are secured on the unit with spring-loaded pins. -
Page 21: Iii - 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. -
Page 22: Starting Procedure - Gasoline Engine
III - OPERATION STARTING PROCEDURE – GASOLINE ENGINE 1. Push the throttle lever down slightly IMPORTANT 2. Engage choke Do Not Crank Engine with Starter for 3. Turn the ignition switch to More Than 10 Seconds at a Time, as “ON”... -
Page 23: Starting Procedure - Diesel Engine
III - OPERATION STARTING PROCEDURE – DIESEL ENGINE 1. Move fuel shut-off forward to IMPORTANT the “On” position. Do Not Crank Engine with Starter for 2. Open Throttle lever slightly. More Than 10 Seconds at a Time, as 3. Turn key clockwise to the first, This Will Overheat the Starter. -
Page 24: Mounting Attachments
III - OPERATION MOUNTING ATTACHMENTS INSTALLATION OF ATTACHMENT 1. Rotate Lock Pins to the unlock position (handle pointing outwards). 2. Tilt the attachment frame forward as shown in Figure 7, so that the round edge attachment frame will fit under the lip of the attachment. -
Page 25: 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. - Page 26 III - OPERATION FILLING AND DUMPING A BUCKET 1. Approach the pile with the lift arms fully down and bucket cutting edge just skimming the top of the ground as in Figure 12. 2. When the bucket is full, tilt bucket back and back away from the pile, Figure 13 as shown in Figure 13 and 14.
- Page 27 III - OPERATION 1. To level a filled area, tilt bucket TRANSPORTING THE MINI-SKID forward drive machine backwards to drag bucket and When the machine is transported on a truck or trailer, proper ramps must spread material, as shown in be used for loading.
- Page 28 Mini-Skid. Lock the support in 1700 lbs to 2300 lbs (without place using the bolt that attached it attachments). Contact Ramrod to the leveling arm. Equipment or your nearest dealer for more information. Ensure the machine is shut off before performing any work on the Mini-Skid.
- Page 29 IV - MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE – ENGINE MAINTENANCE – GAS Engine DIESEL Engine For proper engine maintenance, For proper engine maintenance, refer your Engine Owner’s refer your Engine Owner’s Manual. This pertains Manual. This pertains applicable maintenance on your applicable maintenance on your engine.
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Page 30: 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 high temperature grease. To access the battery, lift the floor plate and remove. -
Page 31: 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 32: Hydraulic System Maintenance
IV - MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL CHECK CHANGING OIL FILTER 1. Ensure that the Mini-Skid is 1. To access hydraulic filter, open standing level, the lift arms are right side engine guard. down and the tilt cylinder is It is recommended to change closed. -
Page 33: Final Drive Maintenance
IV - MAINTENANCE FINAL DRIVE MAINTENANCE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT 1. Primary Chain Adjustment - Place unit on stand or blocks so that the track is off the ground. a) Loosen track tensioner by undoing the tension nut b) Loosen all four 5/8 bolts in Figure 28. c) Chain adjustment can then take place by using the two 3/8 bolts in Figure 28 IMPORTANT... -
Page 34: Chain Lubrication
IV - MAINTENANCE CHAIN LUBRICATION For best life drive chins 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 30 W). -
Page 35: Periodic Greasing Details
IV - MAINTENANCE PERIODIC GREASING GREASING PIVOT POINTS DETAILS The pivot points may be greased with a general purpose or bearing Greasing is an important factor in grease. The pivot points include: extending the service life of many both cylinder cross tubes (the lift items on your Mini-Skid including and tilt cylinders), all quick attach cylinders, axle bearings and pivot... -
Page 36: Periodic Maintenance And Serivce Schedule
Air Cleaner Engine Service element. Manual Grease Pivot Ramrod Grease all pivot points Points Manual Battery Ramrod & Clean and protect battery Engine terminals. Manual Engine Oil Engine Change oil after first 20 Manual hours of operation or as indicated in engine manual. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Replace oil filter Hydraulic oil too heavy Warm up hydraulic oil when too 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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