-- Ill. 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.
PRE-STARTING INSPECTION AND PREPARATION
Before you start the Mini-Skid for the first time each
day, perform the following checks and service:
1. Check engine crankcase oil level.
2. Check engine fuel and open fuel shut-off valve if
closed.
3. Check hydraulic fluid level in tank.
4. Check for fuel, engine oil or hydraulic leaks.
-WARNING-
Never check for hydraulic leaks with
your bare hand. High pressure fluid could
penetrate your skin and cause injury.
5. Visually inspect all hoses, lines, fittings, tires, pivot
points, mounting pins, nuts and bolts, safety
shields and decals 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. Pull choke control completely out.
3. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" and then through
to the "START" position. (If the engine fails to start
by cranking for 10 seconds, wait 5 seconds before
trying again).
4. As the engine warms up, push back the choke
control gradually.
5. Set the throttle lever for idling speed. Avoid
excessive engine speed during warmup.
6. To restart a warm engine - move throttle control
slightly and turn ignition key to "START".
IMPORTANT
Ensure Than The Auxiliary Lever Is
Kept Neutral When Not Being Used To
Avoid Wasting Power. Engine Is
Difficult To Start If Lever Is Engaged.
Hydraulic Oil May Also Overheat.
IMPORTANT
Do Not Crank Engine With Starter For
More Than 10 Seconds At A Time, As
This Will Overheat The Starter.
IMPORTANT
Do Not Put Mini-Skid Under Full Load
Condition Until It Has Had An
Adequate Warm-Up Period.
NOTE:
For more information regarding engine starting and operation, refer to your
Briggs and Stratton "Owner's Manual".
JULY 1998
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