RAMROD ESTATE 500, Operator'S Manual

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 SEPT 2018 ...

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Page 3: ...eference 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 ...

Page 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...

Page 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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Page 7: ...Type of Business ________________________________ _______________________________ Owners Address Dealers Address ________________________________ _______________________________ Date Mini Skid Sold Date Mini Skid Delivered OPTIONS ACCESSORIES RAMROD COPY Please forward to RAMROD EQUIPMENT P O Box 5002 135 York Road East Yorkton Saskatchewan Canada S3N 3Z4 Phone 800 667 1581 Fax 306 782 1884 BUCKET...

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Page 9: ...__________________ _______________________________ 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 DEALER COPY BUCKETS 31 inch 787mm 36...

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Page 11: ...___________________ _______________________________ 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 CUSTOMER COPY BUCKETS 31 inch 787mm...

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Page 13: ...edure Gasoline Engine 9 Shut Off Procedure Gasoline Engine 10 Mounting Attachments 11 Operational Procedure 12 IV MAINTENANCE 16 Engine Maintenance Briggs Engine 16 Battery Maintenance 17 Air Filter Maintenance 17 Fuels Lubricants and Capacities 18 Hydraulic System Maintenance 19 Final Drive Maintenance 20 Chain Lubrication 21 Periodic Greasing Details 22 Periodic Maintenance and Service Schedule ...

Page 14: ...G 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 To The Mini Skid Do Not Use the Mini Skid During A Thunderstorm Or When There Is A Chance of a Lightning Strike SAFE...

Page 15: ...RMS IN 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 B...

Page 16: ...ntrol down will increase the engine speed The lever will catch at fast and pushing it down all the way operates the choke For Throttle positions see Figure 1A 1C Ignition Switch The ignition switch is a three position switch Clockwise from the OFF position is the ON and start position IMPORTANT Be Sure Ignition Key Is In Off Position Or Even Removed When The Engine Is Not Running IMPORTANT For Max...

Page 17: ...5 II CONTROL Throttle Control Positions Figure 1A Idle Figure 1B Fast Figure 1C Choke ...

Page 18: ... 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 allow forward travel and simply r...

Page 19: ...r located on the left hand side controls the tilting action of attachments such as buckets forks etc Pulling the lever back tilts the attachments back Pushing forward on the lever tilts forward or dumps the attachment The lever is spring centered to neutral upon release IMPORTANT Ensure That The Auxiliary Lever Is Kept In Neutral When Not Being Used To Avoid Wasting Power Engine Is Difficult To St...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...de and block 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 while 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 Even Removed When The Engine Is Not Running ...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...lace the support device onto the lift cylinder of the Mini Skid as in Figure 22 Lock the support in place using the bolt that attached it to the frame Ensure the machine is shut off before performing any work on the Mini Skid After completing work on the Mini Skid remove the support device from the lift cylinder and replace it on the leveling arm Figure 21 Important Never Lower The Lift Arms With ...

Page 28: ...on your engine Maintenance with respect to fluids and lubricants are included in the Periodic Maintenance and Service Schedule in your Manual To Access Engine Compartment remove louvered front panel held in place by four bolts Figure 23 Figure 24 Briggs Engine Hydraulic Oil Filter Battery Air Filter Oil Filter Fuel Tank Oil Filler Dipstick Hydraulic Oil Filler ...

Page 29: ...er solution Coat the terminals with a high temperature grease The battery is found under the front cover next to the engine as in Figure 24 AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE The air filter is located under the red cover on the right side of the engine as in Figure 24 To access the air filter open the plastic cover on the engine as in Figure 25 The air filter then pulls out for inspection and replacement Figu...

Page 30: ...Litre US Gals Engine Oil See engine owners manual See engine owners Manual See engine owners manual Fuel Tank All Temperatures Gas 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 The full tank is located on the back side of the Mini Skid above the operato...

Page 31: ...2 Remove drain plug Figure 28 to drain oil 3 Remove pump charge line shown in Figure 29 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 r...

Page 32: ...re 30 Figure 30 To adjust the front axle loosen the two bolts Figure 31 found on both the right and left side Then loosen the jam nuts and use the two long threaded rods Figure 32 to adjust axel position accordingly Figure 31 Figure 32 NOTE FOR TIRE OPTION There is an idler located behind the cover in between the drive wheels Figure 33 Figure 33 ...

Page 33: ...ollowing 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 c...

Page 34: ...r side of the front track wheels and on the track rollers When greasing the hubs and bearings care should be taken to avoid over greasing which can damage grease seals These points come greased and require at most 1 or 2 shots of grease DO NOT grease until grease 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 machin...

Page 35: ...ate X Wheel Drive Chain s Ramrod Manual Check and adjust tension if necessary X Air Cleaner Engine Manual Service element 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 over grease X Engine Oil Engin...

Page 36: ...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...