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IV. MAINTENANCE 

TROUBLESHOOTING 

The following chart is intended to help isolate problems and provide possible remedies. 

SYMPTOM 

POSSIBLE CAUSES 

POSSIBLE REMEDIES 

Starter does not crank engine 

Low battery output 
Loose or disconnected battery 
cable 

Recharge or replace battery 
Check and tighten all 
connections 

Engine turns over but does not 
start 

No Fuel in Tank. 
 
Fuel shut-off valve closed  
 
Improper starting procedure 
 
Auxiliary control lever engaged 
 
Spark plug fouled 

Fill tank with clean fuel 
 
Open fuel shut-off valve 
 
Refer to starting procedure 
 
Set auxiliary lever to neutral 
 
Check Spark plug gap and clean 
or replace spark plug 

Noisy hydrostatic system 

Air in system 
 
Loose suction line and / or 
fittings 
 
Clogged oil filter 
 
 
Hydraulic oil too heavy 
 
Internal pump or motor damage 

Check oil level, add if necessary 
Bleed system 
Tighten all fittings and 
connections  
 
Replace oil filter 
 
Warm up 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 gear pump not 
functioning 

Check oil level.  Add if 
necessary 
 
Check couplings, replace if 
necessary 
 
Inspect and repair if necessary 

Hydraulic cylinders do not 
function properly 

Loss of hydraulic flow from 
gear pump 
Air in System 

See above 
 
Bleed system 

Oil overheating 

Reservoir low on oil 
Auxiliary control lever engaged 
 
Setting of relief valve too high 
or too low 

Check oil level.  Add if 
necessary 
Return auxiliary level to neutral 
 
Set to correct pressure 
See your RAMROD Dealer 

No drive on one side of machine 

Primary Chain Failure 

Inspect and replace 

No drive on one wheel 

Secondary Chain Failure 

Inspect and replace 

Noisy operation 

Chains too loose 
Chains dry 

Tighten chain 
Lubricate chain 

 

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Страница 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 ...

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Страница 3: ...erence 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 an...

Страница 4: ...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...

Страница 5: ...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 ...

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Страница 7: ..._________________ Owner s Type of Business ________________________________ _______________________________ Owners Address Dealers Address ________________________________ _______________________________ Date Mini Skid Sold Date Mini Skid Delivered OPTIONS ACCESSORIES BUCKETS 31 inch 787 mm 36 inch 914 mm 42 inch 1067 mm 44 inch 1118 mm RAMROD COPY Please forward to RAMROD EQUIPMENT P O Box 5002 1...

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Страница 9: ...erial 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 ACCESSORIES BUCKETS 3...

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Страница 11: ...rial 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 ACCESSORIES BUCKETS 31...

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Страница 13: ...CTION AND PREPARATION 7 STARTING PROCEDURE GASOLINE ENGINE 7 SHUT OFF PROCEDURE GASOLINE ENGINE 8 STARTING PROCEDURE DIESEL ENGINE 8 SHUT OFF PROCEDURE DIESEL ENGINE 8 MOUNTING ATTACHMENTS 9 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE 10 IV MAINTENANCE 14 ENGINE MAINTENANCE 14 BATTERY MAINTENANCE 14 FUELS LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES 15 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 16 FINAL DRIVE MAINTENANCE 17 CHAIN LUBRICATION 18 PERIOD...

Страница 14: ... 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...

Страница 15: ...A 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 TH...

Страница 16: ...ons Engine Temperature Indicator Light If Equipped Indicator will illuminate if the engine temperate becomes too hot Shut off the engine immediately Throttle Control Idle When the throttle is in this position machine is at idle Hour Meter Tachometer Gas The hour meter records total machine hours The hour meter accumulates whenever the key is not in the OFF position During operation engine speed RP...

Страница 17: ...a spin turn or Skid Steer move one lever forward and one lever 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 palm of the right hand with the fingers gripping the grip handle Flexing the fingers will allow forward travel and simply rotating the palm will allow normal stee...

Страница 18: ...7 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 Pushing the knob down turns the oil flow off Thus for attachments where 7 GMP is desired grapples dozer blades backhoes etc pull either one of the control knobs up For attachments where 14...

Страница 19: ...s so that both handles are pointing towards the center of the machine as shown in Figure 4 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 ...

Страница 20: ... 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 Turn the ignition switch to ON and then through to the START position I...

Страница 21: ...d for a few seconds 3 Turn key clockwise to the Start position to crank engine 4 Once engine starts release key 5 Set throttle lever to idling speed to allow engine to warm up 6 If engine fails to start after cranking 10 seconds repeat steps 2 and 3 allowing a longer Preheat period 7 To restart a warm engine turn key clockwise to start SHUT OFF PROCEDURE DIESEL ENGINE 1 Park the Mini Skid on level...

Страница 22: ... 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 7 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...

Страница 23: ...tion 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 8 When driving on a slope with a load dri...

Страница 24: ...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...

Страница 25: ...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 18 After the Mini Skid is driven onto the transporting vehicle l...

Страница 26: ...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...

Страница 27: ...odic Maintenance and Service Schedule in your Manual To access the engine compartment remove louvered side panels or back panel as required BATTERY MAINTENANCE The battery is located within the engine compartment 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 t...

Страница 28: ...OF LUBRICANT FLUID CAPACITY Liter US Gals Engine Oil See engine owner s manual See engine owners Manual See engine owner s manual Fuel Tank All Temperatures Gas Regular Diesel Regular 30 Liter 8 US gal Hydraulic Oil Reservoir All Temperatures ISO 46 Anti Wear Hydraulic Oil 37 Liters 10 US Gal WARNING Never Add Fuel To A Mini Skid When The Engine Is Running Or Is Hot Fuel filler location To the lef...

Страница 29: ...s lit CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL 1 The hydraulic oil drain is located on the front of the machine as seen in Figure 22 2 Remove drain plug to drain oil 3 Replace drain plug and refill reservoir with clean oil 4 Start the engine and check for leaks CHANGING OIL FILTER 1 To access filter remove the right side panel as seen in Figure 23 2 Remove oil filter housing 3 Remove and replace old filter 4 Reasse...

Страница 30: ...e the axle assembly to the desired position The chain should have no more than 250 of slack at all time Note if chain tension is not maintained to specification chain breakage will occur Track tension can be checked by removing the foot plate d Once desired chain tension is achieved torque the four 5 8 bolts to 158 Lbs e Retighten track tensioner until desired track tension is reached NOTE A 180 l...

Страница 31: ... following 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 SA 30 weight oil would be acceptable Oil should be applied periodically every 8 hours with a brush or oil can ...

Страница 32: ... squeezes out the side of the seals 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 P...

Страница 33: ...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 ...

Страница 34: ...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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