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RAMROD 1150 Operator's Manual

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MINI SKID LOADER
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Rev. September 2018
MODELS 950, 1150
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

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  • Page 1 ________________________________________________ MINI SKID LOADER MODELS 950, 1150 ________________________________________________ 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS I. SAFETY ........................1 Safety Precautions ......................1 II CONTROL ........................3 Engine Controls – Kawasaki 27hp Gas ................3 Engine Controls – Kubota 22hp Diesel ................4 Control Panel ........................5 Attachment Lock Pins ..................... 7 III OPERATION .......................

  • Page 9: 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 10 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 11: Control

    II CONTROL It is necessary to become familiar with the location and purpose of each control before operating the Mini-Skid. ENGINE CONTROLS – KAWASAKI 27 HP GASOLINE Low Fuel Indicator Low Hyd. Oil Indicator Low Oil Warning Light Tachometer/ Hour Meter Throttle Control Ignition Engine Temperature...

  • Page 12: Engine Controls - Kubota 22Hp Diesel

    II CONTROL It is necessary to become familiar with the location and purpose of each control before operating the Mini-Skid. ENGINE CONTROLS – KUBOTA 22 HP DIESEL Low Fuel Hourmeter Indicator Low Hyd. Ignition Oil Indicator Switch Low Oil Warning Light Throttle Light Switch Radiator Cover...

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    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 Auxiliary Controls – (6 GPM each) DRIVE LEVERS, Item 4 & 5 Figure 1 Figure 4: Single Hand Steering The left hand drive lever controls the palm of the right hand, with the fingers wheels on the left hand side and the right...
  • Page 14 II CONTROL AUXILIARY CONTROLS – Item 7, Figure 3 Warning The Taskmaster features two “T-Bar” Keep BOTH HANDS On The Grip control knobs which each provide 6 Handle At All Times When Operating gallons per minute oil flow to the The Machine.

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: Shut-Off Procedures

    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 18: 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 19: Operational Procedures

    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 20 III OPERATION FILLING AND DUMPING A BUCKET driving slowly forward or 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 21 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 22: Lifting Arm Support Device

    2300 lbs (without attachments). Contact attached it to the leveling arm. Ramrod Equipment or your nearest dealer for more information. Ensure the machine is shut off before performing any work on the Mini-Skid.

  • Page 23: Engine Maintenance - Kawasaki Engine

    IV. MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE – Kawasaki 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 24: Engine Maintenance - Kubota Engine

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

  • Page 25: 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. To access the battery, lift the floor plate upwards and remove.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: Final Drive Maintenance

    2. Secondary Chain Adjustment – To properly set chain tension, it is recommended the unit be placed on 4WD (Wheel) Models 800 & 950 stands and the wheels removed for easier access to the adjusting screws. The secondary chains connect the front a) Loosen the 4 axle bolts slightly and rear axles together.
  • Page 29 Place unit on stand or blocks so that the track is off the ground. f) Loosen track tensioner by undoing the tension nut g) Follow instructions for primary chain adjustment for 800 & 950 models. h) Retighten track tensioner until desired track tension is reached –...

  • Page 30: 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 31: Periodic Greasing Details

    Only a bearing grease such as Darina EP2 grease should be used on the hubs. The rear hubs on an 1150 machine, and all hubs on an 800 or 950 machine have grease points located midway along the top of the hubs. An 1150 also has grease points on the bearing blocks located on either side of the front track wheels and on the track rollers.

  • Page 32: Periodic Maintenance And Service Schedule

    Engine Air Cleaner Manual Service element. Grease Pivot Ramrod Points Manual Grease all pivot points 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 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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