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IV MAINTENANCE

FINAL DRIVE MAINTENANCE

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

2.

Primary Chain Adjustment -

Model 1150 Track Units

e)

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 –

NOTE

:

A 180 lb person stepping on top of the track should give no more than 1”

of flex mid-span between the tension wheels and drive sprocket.

Tensioner Nut

Tensioner

Figure 37: 1150 Track Assembly

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Summary of Contents for 1150

Page 1: ...________________ 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 Rev September 2018 ...

Page 2: ...ference to right hand and left hand used throughout this Manual refers to the position when operating the machine facing forward For any additional information required please refer to your RAMROD Dealer Copyright 2008 Ramrod Equipment Corporation All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by a...

Page 3: ...anty to a designated service shop In no event shall the Buyer be entitled to recover for incidental or consequential damages such as but not limited to rental of replacement equipment loss of profits and loss of Mini Skid fluids and lubricants This warranty does not extend to Mini Skid components such as but not limited to engine tires batteries hydraulic hydrostatic components which are manufactu...

Page 4: ...Owner Dealer Address Address Model Serial No Date Engine Serial No Hour Meter Reading Item Remarks Check engine oil Check hydraulic oil level Check radiator coolant level Check battery fluid level Check tension of engine belts Check air cleaner hoses connections Grease lubricate all pivot points Grease lubricate control lever cross shafts and linkages Check all wheel bolts for tightness 90 ft lbs ...

Page 5: ...Type of Business ________________________________ _______________________________ Owners Address Dealers Address ________________________________ _______________________________ Date Mini Skid Sold Date Mini Skid Delivered OPTIONS ACCESSORIES TIRES 4 00 X 8 16 X 6 50 18 X 8 50 20 X 8 50 TRACKS BUCKETS 31 inch 787 mm 36 inch 914 mm 42 inch 1067 mm 44 inch 1118 mm RAMROD COPY Please forward to RAMRO...

Page 6: ...___________________ _______________________________ Name of Owner Name of Dealer ________________________________ Owner s Type of Business ________________________________ _______________________________ Owners Address Dealers Address ________________________________ _______________________________ Date Mini Skid Sold Date Mini Skid Delivered OPTIONS ACCESSORIES TIRES 4 00 X 8 16 X 6 50 18 X 8 50 ...

Page 7: ...___________________ _______________________________ Name of Owner Name of Dealer ________________________________ Owner s Type of Business ________________________________ _______________________________ Owners Address Dealers Address ________________________________ _______________________________ Date Mini Skid Sold Date Mini Skid Delivered OPTIONS ACCESSORIES TIRES 4 00 X 8 16 X 6 50 18 X 8 50 ...

Page 8: ...s 8 Shut off Procedures 9 Mounting Attachments 10 Operational Procedures 11 Lift Arm Support Device 114 Lifting The Mini Skid 114 IV MAINTENANCE 145 Engine Maintenance Kawasaki Engine 15 Engine Maintenance Kubota Engine 16 Battery Maintenance 17 Fuels Lubricants and Capacities 18 Hydraulic System Maintenance 19 Final Drive Maintenance 20 Chain Lubrication 22 Periodic Greasing Details 23 Periodic M...

Page 9: ... This Decal Advised Of Actions or Danger Which Can Cause Personal Injury Wear Ear Protection When Engine Is Running The Sound Pressure Level Is 102 DB for A Weighted level 88 DB For C Weighted Level IMPORTANT This Decal Identifies Procedures Which Must Be Followed to Prevent Damage Top The Mini Skid Do Not Use The Mini Skid During A Thunderstorm Or When There Is A Chance Of A Lightning Strike SAFE...

Page 10: ... RAISED POSITION ALWAYS CARRY LOADS CLOSE TO THE GROUND DO NOT STEP OFF PLATFORM WITH THE LOAD RAISED TO AVOID FREE FALL OF LOAD WHEN LOWERING LIFT ARMS DO NOT PUSH LIFT ARM LEVER FULLY FORWARD DO NOT EXCEED RATED LOAD CAPACITY ALWAYS LOWER THE BUCKET AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE LEAVING THE MACHINE AVOID PARKING ON A SLOPE IF IT IS NECESSARY PARK ACROSS THE GRADE GROUND THE BUCKET AND BLOCK THE...

Page 11: ...le Control When the Throttle control lever is set down the engine is at idle speed Pushing the control up increased the engine speed Low Oil Warning Light This light illuminates if the engine oil is low Stop the engine and add oil immediately if the light comes on Ignition Switch The ignition switch is a three position switch Clockwise from the OFF position are the ON and start position Engine Tem...

Page 12: ...plate allows access to the radiator fill cap Remove the wing nut and cover to check fluid level and fill Always replace cover before running machine to avoid burns Shut off Button To shut off the machine turn the ignition switch to the off position and hold shut off button until engine stops 3 to 4 seconds The ignition switch must be turned off to prevent battery drain Hourmeter The hour meter rec...

Page 13: ...ght lever For the Mini skid to perform a spin turn or Skid Steer move one lever forward and the other backward the same amount The TASKMASTER features single handed steering For normal operation the most comfortable hand position is to operate the two steering levers with the Figure 4 Single Hand Steering palm of the right hand with the fingers gripping the grip handle Flexing the fingers will all...

Page 14: ...r Engine Is Difficult To Start If Lever Is Engaged Hydraulic Oil May Also Overheat AUXILIARY CONTROLS Item 7 Figure 3 The Taskmaster features two T Bar control knobs which each provide 6 gallons per minute oil flow to the auxiliary circuit This allows the operator to select the speed of the attachment These are push pull knobs Pulling the knob up turns the oil flow on to the attachment circuit Pus...

Page 15: ...s so that both handles are pointing towards the center of the machine as shown in Figure 6 This will allow the springs to push the pins downwards through the mounting holes in the attachment and secure it to the unit WARNING The design of the quick attach system is such that attachments can be lifted and carried without the lock pins being engaged Before using any attachment check to be sure that ...

Page 16: ...ls for possible failure or looseness 6 Check that all controls are in the neutral position WARNING Do Not Move Any Of The Control Levers Unless Standing With Both Feet On The Platform And Holding The Grip Handles STARTING PROCEDURE GASOLINE ENGINE 1 Push the throttle lever down slightly 2 Engage choke 3 Turn the ignition switch to ON and then through to the START position If the engine fails to st...

Page 17: ... to the first Preheat Position and hold for a few seconds 4 Turn key further clockwise to the Start position to crank engine 5 Once engine starts release key 6 Set throttle lever to idling speed to allow engine to warm up 7 If engine fails to start after cranking 10 seconds repeat steps 3 and 4 allowing a longer Preheat period 8 To restart a warm engine move fuel shut off to the On position and tu...

Page 18: ...t the lock pins are fully inserted through the lock holes in the attachment 6 Connect attachment hydraulic hoses if required to the quick couplers as shown in Figure 9 WARNING After Hook Up To Attachment Check To be Sure Lock Pins Are Fully Engaged and Locked Into Position REMOVAL OF ATTACHMENT 1 Lower lift arms and tilt forward on the attachment so that the attachment is resting on the ground 2 I...

Page 19: ...on of the Mini Skid Keep the work area small and as level as possible 4 Decrease cycle time by SKID turning rather than backing up using a slow turn then going forward 5 When driving on slopes keep the heaviest end of the Mini Skid upward When driving on a slope with an empty bucket back up the slope in reverse and drive down a slope forward as in Figure 10 When driving on a slope with a load driv...

Page 20: ...and Gradual When Maneuvering With Lift Arms Raised Do Not Cross Obstructions With Arms Raised All New Operators Must Work The Machine In A Safe Open Area To Become Familiar With Its Operating Characteristics WARNING Never Step Off The Operator Platform With The Load Raised DIGGING WITH A BUCKET 1 Lower lift arms fully and tilt bucket forward until cutting edge is on the ground 2 Drive Machine forw...

Page 21: ...o empty the bucket TRANSPORTING THE MINI SKID Important Never Tow The Mini Skid Damage May Result When the machine is transported on a truck or trailer proper ramps must be used for loading A Mini Skid with an empty bucket or no attachment should be driven backwards up a ramp onto the trailer or forward down a ramp as shown in Figure 20 After the Mini Skid is driven onto the transporting vehicle l...

Page 22: ...portant Never Lower The Lift Arms With The Support Device In Place Damage To The Lift Cylinder Will Result WARNING Before Performing Any Work Underneath The Mini Lift Arms Remove Any Attachment And Raise The Lift Arm To Full Height Use The Lift Arm Support To Lock The Arms In The Raised Position LIFTING THE MINI SKID Lift lugs are provided at the top of the Mini Skid to facilitate lifting the Mini...

Page 23: ...espect to fluids and lubricants are included in the Periodic Maintenance and Service Schedule in your Manual To Access Engine Compartment open both fuel and hydraulic tanks and remove louvered side panels Radiator Coolant Fill Spark Plug Fuel Filter Oil Filter Oil Drain Figure 22 Kawasaki Engine Right Side View Oil Filler Cap Oil Level Dipstick Spark Plug Figure 23 Kawasaki Engine Left Side View ...

Page 24: ...tenance with respect to fluids and lubricants are included in the Periodic Maintenance and Service Schedule in your Manual To Access Engine Compartment open both fuel and hydraulic tanks and remove louvered side panels Oil Level Dipstick Oil Drain Plug Oil Filter Figure 24 Kubota Engine Right Side View Oil Filler Cap Glow Plugs Fuel Filter Figure 25 Kubota Engine Left Side View ...

Page 25: ...inals 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 Figure 26 Foot Plate The battery is located under the operator platform and slightly forward The hydraulic oil filter is located to the left of the battery Figure 27 Hydraulic Filter and Battery ...

Page 26: ...US Gals Engine Oil See engine owners manual See engine owners Manual See engine owners manual Fuel Tank All Temperatures Gas Regular Diesel Regular 30 Litre 8 US gal Hydraulic Oil Reservoir All Temperatures ISO 46 Anti Wear Hydraulic Oil 37 Litres 10 US Gal WARNING Never Add Fuel To A Mini Skid When The Engine Is Running Or Is Hot Latch location to access tanks as shown in Figure 28 Fuel filler lo...

Page 27: ...move drain plug Figure 32 to drain oil 3 Remove pump charge line shown in Figure 33 to allow tanks to drain completely Note that some oil will empty from this line so ensure it is placed to drain into a container 4 Replace drain plug and refill reservoir with clean oil Note pump charge line must be undone as per step 2 in order for the front hydraulic reservoir to fill completely 5 Once both reser...

Page 28: ... nut until the chain becomes snug d Once the desired chain tension is reached tighten the 4 axle bolts securely and lock the adjusting screw in place to secure by tightening the two nuts against each other 2 Secondary Chain Adjustment 4WD Wheel Models 800 950 The secondary chains connect the front and rear axles together The primary chain MUST be adjusted before adjusting these chains a Remove fro...

Page 29: ...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 NOTE A 180 lb person stepping on top of the track should give no more than 1 of flex mid span between the tension wheels and drive sprocket Tensioner Nut Tensioner Figure 37 1150 Track Assembly ...

Page 30: ...ollowing table provides a guide for lubricant viscosity at various ambient temperatures Ambient Temperature Lubricant Rating Celsius Fehrenheit SAE BS 4231 5 to 5 23 to 41 20 46 to 68 5 to 40 41 to 104 30 100 40 to 50 104 to 122 40 150 to 220 For the majority of the above applications a multi grade 20 50 oil would be acceptable Oil should be applied periodically every 8 hours with a brush or oil c...

Page 31: ...als The outside track rollers and front and rear inner rollers can be greased from the side of the machine To grease the central inner track roller raise the lift arm and lock it in place the central roller can then be accessed from the front of the machine It may be necessary to move the machine backwards or forwards to access all the roller grease zerks GREASING PIVOT POINTS The pivot points may...

Page 32: ...od Manual Check and adjust tension if necessary X Air Cleaner Engine Manual Service element X Grease Pivot Points Ramrod Manual Grease all pivot points X Battery Ramrod Engine Manual Clean and protect battery terminals X Engine Oil Engine Manual Change oil after first 20 hours of operation or as indicated in engine manual X Grease Hubs Ramrod Manual Grease hubs and track rollers be careful not to ...

Page 33: ...hydraulic oil when too cold See your RAMROD Dealer Erratic or no output on transmission Hydraulic oil too heavy Hydraulic oil level too low Drive coupling between engine and pump broken Use proper viscosity oil Check oil level Add is necessary Check couplings replace if necessary Loss of hydraulic oil flow from gear pump Reservoir low on oil Drive couplings between engine and pump broken Hydraulic...

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