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MINI SKID LOADER

MODELS 905, 915

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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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:

[email protected]

Website:

www.ramrodequip.com

Rev. September 2018

Summary of Contents for 905

Page 1: ... 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: ...anual takes precedence in case of any differences The reference 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 2005 2008 Copyright Ramrod Equipment Corporation All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted by any means elec...

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: ...level if applicable Check battery fluid level Check engine belt tension Check air cleaner hoses connections Grease lubricate all pivot points Check all nuts bolts for tightness wheel bolts 90 ft lbs Check tire pressure Check drive chain adjustment Check for loose or missing bolts nuts cotter pins etc Check lift cylinder adjustment Leon s Mfg Company Inc PO Box 5002 135 York Road East Yorkton SK S3...

Page 5: ...__________ Owners Address Dealers Address ________________________________ _______________________________ Date Mini Skid Sold Date Mini Skid Delivered OPTIONS ACCESSORIES TIRES 18 x 8 5 x 8 Turf Tire 20 x 8 x 10 Skid Steer Tire 18 x 6 x 8 Turf Tire 18 x 6 x 8 Chevron Tire 18 x 9 5 x 8 Chevron Tire Deep Lug Tracks Turf Tracks Other ______________ BUCKETS 31 inch 787 mm 36 inch 914 mm 42 inch 1067 ...

Page 6: ...of Dealer ________________________________ Owner s Type of Business ________________________________ _______________________________ Owners Address Dealers Address ________________________________ _______________________________ Date Mini Skid Sold Date Mini Skid Delivered OPTIONS ACCESSORIES TIRES 18 x 8 5 x 8 Turf Tire 20 x 8 x 10 Skid Steer Tire 18 x 6 x 8 Turf Tire 18 x 6 x 8 Chevron Tire 18 x...

Page 7: ...Dealer ________________________________ Owner s Type of Business ________________________________ _______________________________ Owners Address Dealers Address ________________________________ _______________________________ Date Mini Skid Sold Date Mini Skid Delivered OPTIONS ACCESSORIES TIRES TIRES 18 x 8 5 x 8 Turf Tire 20 x 8 x 10 Skid Steer Tire 18 x 6 x 8 Turf Tire 18 x 6 x 8 Chevron Tire 1...

Page 8: ...f Procedures 8 Mounting Attachments 9 Operational Procedures 10 Lift Arm Support Device 13 Lifting The Mini Skid 13 IV MAINTENANCE 14 Engine Maintenance Kawasaki Engine 14 Battery and Hydraulic Oil Filter Maintenance 15 Fuels Lubricants and Capacities 16 Hydraulic System Maintenance 17 Final Drive Maintenance 18 Chain Lubrication 19 Periodic Greasing Details 20 Periodic Maintenance and Service Sch...

Page 9: ... 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 To The Mini Skid Do Not Use The Mini Skid During A Thunderstorm Or When There Is A Chance Of A Lightning Strike SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ YOU...

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: ...ing the control up increases engine speed Ignition Switch The ignition switch is a three position switch Clockwise from the OFF position are the ON and START positions Dipstick Access The oval hole in the dash panel allows easy access to the dipstick to check engine oil level Tach Hourmeter The tach hourmeter shows engine hours when the machine is turned off and engine rpm while the machine is run...

Page 12: ...than the right 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 finge...

Page 13: ...able oil flow between the auxiliary circuit and the loader functions This allows the operator to select the speed of the attachment and machine With the flow divider rotated all the way counter clockwise full flow is available for the drives but no flow is available for the attachment This enables the operator to set the machine speed and attachment flow to match the conditions of any given job Fo...

Page 14: ...andles 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 the lock pins ar...

Page 15: ...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 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 fail...

Page 16: ... the wheels 2 Lower the lift arms and ground the bucket 3 Return throttle control to idle position and allow engine to idle for a short time 4 Ensure Auxiliary Control levers are in neutral position 5 Turn ignition key off and remove key IMPORTANT Be Sure Ignition Key Is In OFF Position Or Removed When The Engine Is Not Running ...

Page 17: ...in the attachment 6 Connect attachment hydraulic hoses if required to the quick couplers 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 If attachment is hydraulically equipped stop the engine reliev...

Page 18: ...ient operation 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...

Page 19: ...radual 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 forward s...

Page 20: ...arms to 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 veh...

Page 21: ...Important 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 Mi...

Page 22: ...ntenance with respect to fluids and lubricants are included in the Periodic Maintenance and Service Schedule in your Manual To access engine compartment remove louvered side panels Figure 22 Engine Left Side View cover removed Figure 23 Engine Right Side View cover removed Spark Plug Spark Plug Oil Filter Oil Drain Plug Oil Drain Plug Oil Fill and Dipstick access through hole in instrument panel ...

Page 23: ...y terminals and cables with a baking soda and water solution Terminals may be coated with a high temperature grease Figure 26 Lift Cylinder Lock To access the battery raise the liftarm and install the lift cylinder lock The battery is located behind the oil fill cap The hydraulic oil filter is located across from the battery Figure 27 Hydraulic Filter and Battery ...

Page 24: ...al See engine owners manual Fuel Tank All Temperatures Gas Regular 24 5L 6 5 gal Hydraulic Oil Reservoir All Temperatures ISO 46 Anti Wear Hydraulic Oil 38L 10 gal Figure 28 Fuel Fill Location Fuel filler spouts are located on the two body side tanks shown in Figure 28 Note that each tank should be filled separately for maximum fuel load WARNING Never Add Fuel To A Mini Skid When The Engine Is Run...

Page 25: ...e top of the tank 4 If necessary add the proper type and grade of oil CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL 1 The hydraulic oil drain is accessed from the front of the machine as shown in Figure 30 Note engage lift cylinder lock before working underneath the lift arm 2 Remove the drain plug shown in Figure 30 to drain the oil 3 Replace drain plug and refill reservoir with clean oil CHANGING OIL FILTER 1 To acces...

Page 26: ...hain adjustment tighten the four axle bolts to secure the front axle Chain tension should be checked on a weekly basis 2 Model 915 Track Adjustment Figure 33 Track Tensioner The track system on your 915 mini skid does not use any chains however it is important to keep your track system tensioned properly Tracks should be tensioned so that a 180lb person standing on one foot in the center of the tr...

Page 27: ...llowing table provides a guide for lubricant viscosity at various ambient temperatures Ambient Temperature Lubricant Rating Celsius Fahrenheit 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 ca...

Page 28: ...nder cross tubes the lift and tilt cylinders all quick attach pivot points and the lift and leveling arm pivot points The lift cylinder leveling arm and lift arm pivot points can be reached by raising the machine lift arms to their highest extent The machine should be shutoff and the cylinder lock installed prior to greasing The cylinder lock is located under the left side of the leveling arms Gre...

Page 29: ...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 Track Tension Ramrod Manual Check track tension and adjust if necessary 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 ...

Page 30: ...o heavy Flow divider set to deliver all flow to attachment Hydraulic oil level too low Drive coupling between engine and pump broken Use proper viscosity oil Set flow divider to deliver flow to machine 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 gear pum...

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