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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”.
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 skid 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.
Engage choke
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 warm-up.
6.
To restart a warm engine – move
throttle control slightly and turn
ignition key to “START”.
IMPORTANT
Do Not Crank Engine With Starter For More
Than 10 Seconds At A Time, As This Will
Overheat The Starter.
IMPORTANT
Ensure The Auxiliary Lever is In 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 Put Mini-Skid Under Full Load
Condition Until It Has Had An Adequate Warm-
Up Period.
