Summary of Contents for RAMROD MINI SKID TASKMASTER Series
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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.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY OF THE CONTROL LEVERS INCLUDING AUXILIARY POWER TAKE-OFF UNLESS YOU ARE STANDING WITH BOTH FEET ON THE PLATFORM AND FIRMLY HOLDING THE GRIP HANDLES. DO NOT JERK THE CONTROL LEVERS, USE A STEADY EVEN MOTION. - 1 - RAMROD TASKMASTER JULY 1998...
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NEVER FUEL A HOT MACHINE. & DO NOT SMOKE WHEN FUELING OR OPERATING THE MACHINE. & ALWAYS READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR PROCEDURES FOR SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MINI-SKID. & SAFETY FIRST. REMEMBER, - 2 - JULY 1998 RAMROD TASKMASTER...
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Be Sure Ignition Key Is In Off Position, For Maximum Power While Working Or Even Removed, When The Engine The Engine Should Be Running At Full Is Not Running. Throttle. - 3 - RAMROD TASKMASTER JULY 1998...
Shuts off fuel, pull back to stop and push forward to run. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Be Sure Ignition Key Is In Ott Position, For Maximum Power While Working The Engine Should Be Running At Full Or Even Removed, When The Engine Is Not Running. Throttle. RAMROD TASKMASTER JULY 1998 - 4 -...
Do Not Move Any Of The Control Levers Unless Smooth. All New Operators Must Work The Standing With Both Feet On The Platform And Machine In A Safe Open Area To Become Holding The Grip Handles. Fam11iar With Its Operating Characteristics. JULY 1998 - 5 - RAMROD TASKMASTER...
-- Ill. OPERA TION --- - - -- --- -- - - You can take full advantage of all the features of your RAMROD Mini-Skid by following the operating information presented here. T he Mini-Skid has been designed to do a lot of work with a minimum of operating fatigue.
5. Turn key counter - clockwise to the off position. 2. Lower the lift arms and ground the bucket. 3. Move throttle to a slow idling position and allow the engine to run for a few minutes to cool down. JULY 1998 - 8 - RAMROD TASKMASTER...
4. Start engine, tilt the attachment forwards (dump) until the top edge of the attachment mount frame clears the lip on the attachment, and back the Mini Skid away from the attachment. FIGURE 9 JULY 1998 - 9 - RAMROD TASKMASTER...
Sure Building Is Well Ventilated. FILLING AND DUMPING A BUCKET 1. Approach the pile with the lift arms fully down and FIGURE 12 bucket cutting edge just skimming the top of the ground as in Figure 12. JULY 1998 - 10 - RAMROD TASKMASTER...
LEVELLING 1. To spread material on uneven ground, raise lift arms and tilt bucket forward while driving slowly forward, as in Figure 16. FIGURE 16 RAMROD TASKMASTER JULY 1998 - 11 -...
& WARNING & When Transp orting On A R oad Or Highway During The Day Or At Night, Be Sure That The Trailer Is Equipped With Lights And Signs As Required By Law. FIGURE 20 JULY 1998 RAMROD TASKMASTER -12-...
Below are listed the warranties for the major components of the Mini-Skid as set by their respective manufacturers at the publication date of this manual. For the complete RAMROD warranty, refer to Page 31 of this manual. For information on the engine warranty, refer to the Briggs and Stratton or Lister...
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- MAINTENANCE RAMROD 550T-750T PARTS LIST continued Item Part No. No. Used Description 1231046 Drilled Pin, 1" x 8 3/8" ..................1231044 Pin,1" x3 1/2"..................... 1231047 Drilled Pin, 1" x 2 5/8" ..................
The Engine Is Running Or Is Hot. & WARNING Do Not Service Mini-Skid While Engine ls Running FUEL FILTER SPOUT GASOLINE - ENGINE OIL DRAIN LOCATION FIGURE 25 DIESEL - ENGINE OIL DRAIN LOCATION FIGURE 23 JULY 1998 - 21 - RAMROD TASKMASTER...
FIGURE 28 FINAL DRIVE MAINTENANCE DRIVE CHAIN To obtain proper chain tension, adjust the 4 tensioning nuts, (2 each side) to move the front axle forward or backwards. See Figure 28. ADJUSTING NUTS - 2 3 JULY 1998 RAMROD TASKMASTER...
Clogged oil filter 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 Hydraulic oil too heavy Use proper viscosity oil. Refer to on transmission Page 21.
0.50" (13 mm). G. Reach, Fully Raised @ 45 deg Dump Angle ....15.00" (552 mm) R. Overall Width Without Bucket ........39.00" (991 mm) S. Tread Width ........ 31.00" (787 mm) JULY 1998 RAMROD TASKMASTER - 26...
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8" (20 cm) Wide x 8" (20 cm) Rim ................20 psi (138 KPa) BUCKET CAPACITY 36" (914 mm) ....................3.30 cu ft (0.09 cu M) 42" (1067 mm) ....................3.85 cu ft (0.11 cu M) JULY 1998 - 27 RAMROD TASKMASTER...
"" L ower Forward Forward Forward LIFT AUXILIARY LEFT RIGHT TILT DRIVE DRIVE POWER Raise Reverse Back Reverse � Operating Levers Decal Part No. 1179159 - 28 JULY 1998 RAMROD TASKMASTER...
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Throttle Control Decal Black on Yellow Back Black on Yellow Back Black on Yellow Back part No: 1179156 Part No: 1179163 Part No: 1179162 Part No: 1179073 SLOW TRANSMISSION/ HYDRAULIC • fLUIO FAST GASOLINE DIESEL RAMROD T ASKMASTER JULY 1998 - 29...
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 six (6) 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 careful operator.
• 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 Address Dealer's Address Date Mini-Skid Sold Date Mini-Skid Delivered OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES SERIAL NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE) TIRES: 4.00 X8...
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