RAMROD MINI SKID 550T, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ment A Division of Leon s Mfg Company Canada U S A Box 5002 135 York Road East 200 36th Ave N E Yorkton Saskatchewan S3N 3Z4 Ph 306 786 2600 Fax 306 782 1884 e mail sales ramrodequip com Airport Industrial Park Minot North Dakota 58703 Ph 800 667 1581 www ramrodequip com ...

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Page 3: ...e 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 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 any informat...

Page 4: ...illing 12 Transporting The Loader 12 IV MAINTENANCE 13 Using The Parts List 13 Ordering Parts 13 Applied Warranties 13 Assembly Diagram 14 Assembly Parts List 15 16 Engine Diagram 17 Engine Option List 18 Hydraulic Parts Layout 19 Maintenance Parts List 20 Fuel Lubricants and Capabilities 21 Engine Maintenance 22 Engine Oil Level Check 22 Battery Maintenance 22 Hydraulic Hydrostatic System Mainten...

Page 5: ...ST CHECK ALL CONTROLS IN A SAFE OPEN AREA BEFORE STARTING WORK WARNING IMPORTANT This Decal Advises Of Acti ons Or Danger Which Can Cause Pers onal Injury This Decal Identifies Pr ocedures Which Must Be Foll owed To Prevent Damage To The Mini Skid JULY 1998 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ YOUR OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MINI SKID WHEN LEARNING TO OPERATE PROCEED SLOWLY AND CA...

Page 6: ...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 WHEELS WHEN HOOKING UP ATTACHMENTS TO THE MA...

Page 7: ... ON and START position THROTTLE CONTROL FIGURE 1 When the throttle control is set fully up the engine is at idle speed Pushing the control downward increases the engine speed CHOKE CONTROL FIGURE 1 Pull choke control out to start a cold engine As the engine warms up push choke control in gradually IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Be Sure Ignition KeyIs In OffPosition Or Even Removed When The Engine Is Not Runn...

Page 8: ...wise from the OFF position are the PRE HEAT and START position THROTTLE CONTROL FIGURE 2 When the throttle control is set fully left the engine is at idle speed Pushing the control sideways increases the engine speed FUEL SHUT OFF FIGURE 2 Shuts off fuel pull back to stop and push forward to run IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Be Sure Ignition KeyIs In OttPosition Or Even Removed When The Engine Is Not Runnin...

Page 9: ...in turn or Skid Steer move one lever forward and the other backward the same amount WARNING Do Not Move Any Of The Control Levers Unless Standing With Both Feet On The Platform And Holding The Grip Handles JULY 1998 5 FIGURE 4 The taskmaster featuressingle handed steering For normal operation the most comfortable hand posi tions is to operate the twosteeringlevers with thepalm of the right hand wi...

Page 10: ...s Difficult To Start If Lever Is Engaged Hydraulic Oil May Also Overheat ATTACHMENT LOCK PINS ATTACHMENT LOCK PINS The Taskmaster tool bar design allows changing from one attachment to another quickly and easily without having to remove pins Attachments are secured on the unit with two spring loaded pins Rotating the handles on the pins one half of a turn moves the pins from the locked to the unlo...

Page 11: ...evers Unless Standing With Both FeetOn ThePlatformAnd 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 bycranking for 10seconds wait 5 secondsbefore trying again 4 As the engine warms up push back the choke contr...

Page 12: ...ition and hold for a few seconds 4 Turn key further clockwise to the Start position to crank engine 5 Once engine starts release key 6 Set throttle lever to idling speed to allow engine to warm up 7 If engine fails to start after cranking 1O seconds repeat steps 3 and 4 allowing a longer Preheat period 8 To restart a warm engine move fuel shut off to the On position and turn key to start SHUT OFF ...

Page 13: ...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 AndLockedInto 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 e...

Page 14: ... Decrease cycle time by SKID turningratherthan backing up using a slow turn thengoing forward FIGURE 11 FULL BUCKET FIGURE 12 JULY 1998 10 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 drive up the slope forward and ba...

Page 15: ...ust Work The Machine In A Safe Open Area To Become Familiar With Its Operating Characteristics WARNING Never Step Off The Operator Platform WJ h 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 slowly and continue to tilt bucketforwarduntilit enters thegroundto desired depth and then tilt it back a sma...

Page 16: ...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 vehicle ...

Page 17: ...olumn are 7 digit numbers by which the components may be identified and ordered from us QUANTITY This column shows the quantity of each part used on that Mini Skid component ORDERING PARTS When ordering parts from us be sure to state 1 Part Number 2 Full Description 3 Quantity Required 4 Mini Skid Model and Serial Number NOTE Thereferenceto right and left used throughout this manual refers to the ...

Page 18: ...MAINTENANCE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM FIGURE 21 J J f 1___ d 1 JULY 1998 _ r f I 14 RAMRODTASKMASTER ...

Page 19: ...e 1 Axle Spacer Not on allModels 2 Front Cover Plastic 1 FrontHub SprocketWeldment 4 Tires 2 FrontHub SprocketWeldment 6 8 Tires 2 Cup Bearing Race Outer 2 Bearing Roller cone Outer 2 Cup Bearing Race Inner 2 Bearing Roller Cone Inner 2 Seal Inner 2 Dust Cap 2 Cotter Pin 2 Slotted Nut 2 Machine Bushing 2 Rear Hub 6 Tires 2 Rear Hub 6 8 Tires 2 Hydraulic Motor c w Nut Cotter Pin 2 Wheel Bolt 20 Tir...

Page 20: ... 1102525 83 1102611 JULY 1998 Description No Used Drilled Pin 1 x8 3 8 1 Pin 1 x3 1 2 1 Drilled Pin 1 x2 5 8 2 PinRetainer 7 Key WheelMotor 2 HexBolt 1 UNC x4 2 HexBolt 1 UNC x3 2 HexBolt 1 2 x3 1 2 2 HexBolt 1 2 x2 1 2 2 HexBolt 1 2 x1 1 2 8 HexBolt 3 8 x1 1 2 6 HexBolt 3 8 x1 16 HexBolt 5 16 x1 4 HexBolt 1 4 x2 1 2 2 Line Clamp 4 Pipe 1 1 HexNut 2 DrainPlug 1 1 JamNut 2 3 8 Locknut 20 1 2 HexNut...

Page 21: ... MAINTENANCE JULY 1998 I I I N o FIGURE 22 17 RAMROD TASKMASTER ...

Page 22: ...s Stratton 16 hp 1 Muffler c wHeatShield andClamp 1 MufflerDeflector 1 MufflerSpacer 2 Throttle Assembly 1 Gas Line 1 1 4 Gas LineHose Clamps 2 BatteryCable 2 MotorBase Plate Gas Engine 1 MotorBase PlateSpacer 4 Pump MountBracket Gas Engine 1 Pump Coupler Diesel Engine 1 Hydraulic Pump B P 1 HalfCoupling 1 Spider 1 HalfCoupling Gas Engine 1 Key Engine 1 Key Pump 1 DieselEngine Lister Petter LPA 2 ...

Page 23: ... s JJ 0 0 J m JJ HYDRAULIC PARTS LAYOUT 40 _ 25 I 8 0 18 TO TANK 7 8 RIGHT LIFT CYLINDE R 5 03 G tgJ16 7 JI ii c 26 RIGHT DRIVE 2 r 1 17 1 J T r J 11 a t 1 r lEn 4 I fl II II Aux l TILT J i u l rl lFf 00 L J J s z I m z z 0 m ...

Page 24: ... Long 1 3 8 100R2Hosex 60 Long 4 1 2 100R2Hosex 30 Long 1 3 8 100R1Hosex 21 Long 1 3 4 Suction Hose 1 Adaptor 1 2 NPTM x 3 4 ORBM 1 1 2 SWB Hosex 21 1 TiltCylinder 1 7 8 ORBMx 1 2 Elbow 4 1 4 ORBMx 1 4 JICM Elbow 2 1 2 JICM Tee 2 1 4 JICM 2 x 1 4 NPTM Tee 1 3 4 NPTMx 1 2 NPTF Reducer Bushing 1 3 4 NPTMx 3 4 Barbed Union 2 3 4 ORBMx 1 2 JIC 2 Tee 1 Reducer 7 8 ORBM x 3 4 ORBF 1 3 8 NPT Plug 1 3 4 O...

Page 25: ...Litre Imp Gals Engine Oil Above 25 C 77 F SAE 30 must see Briggs 0 to 25 C 32 77 F SAE 10W 1 6 Litres Stratton or Lister Petter 15 C to 0 C 5 32 F SAE 10W 1 4 Imp Gal Motor Specifications Below 15 C 5 F SAE 5W30 Fuel Tank All Temperatures 91 Octave Regular 8 5 L 1 8 Imp Gal Hydraulic Oil 44 Litres Reservoir ISO 46 HYDRAULIC 39 Quarts FIGURE 24 WARNING NeverAdd Fuel To A Mini Skid When The Engine I...

Page 26: ...ngine Maintenance with respect to fluids and lubricants are included in the Periodic Maintenance and Service Schedule on Page 24 Thespark plug is removed byremovingspark plug wire and inserting a 5 8 socket wrench through the access holes on either side of Mini Skid ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK FUEL FILTER SPARK PLUG FIGURE 26 BATTERY MAINTENANCE Note Remove the Plastic front cover Check the battery hold d...

Page 27: ...ion it should be changed at once 1 Remove the oil drain plug See Figure 28 and drain a the oil Remove the oil cap to ensure a better flow 2 Replace the oil drain plug and refill reservoir with clean oil of proper grade and type 3 Start engine and check for leaks Stop engine and re check the oil level CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER 1 With the engine stopped unscrew and remove the old oil filter see ...

Page 28: ...cals X Manual Replace if necessary Engine Oil Engine Change oil after first 20hours of operation X Manual Wheel Drive Ramrod Check and adjust tension if necessary X Chain Manual Air Cleaner Engine Service element X Manual Battery Ramrod Clean and protect battery terminals X Engine Manuals Engine Oil Engine Replace engine oil X Manual Fuel Filter Engine Clean and dry thoroughly X Manual Spark Plug ...

Page 29: ...atic or no output Hydraulic oil too heavy Use proper viscosity oil Refer to on transmission Page 21 Hydraulic oil level too low Check oil level Add if necessary Drive coupling between engine and Check couplings replace if necessary pump broken Loss of hydraulic oil Reservoir low on oil Check oil level Add if necessary flow from gear pump Drive couplings between engine and Check couplings replace i...

Page 30: ...5 1149 mm G Reach Fully Raised 45 deg Dump Angle 16 00 406 mm H Height to Bottom of 3 1 Bucket 59 00 1498 mm I Maximum Roll Back at Ground 30 deg J Maximum Roll Back Fully Raised 30 deg K Wheel Base 750T 27 698 mm 550T 25 641 mm L Overall Length Less Bucket 61 00 1549 mm M Ground Clearance 5 139 mm N Angle of Departure 26 deg 0 Clearance Circle Without Bucket 28 00 712 mm P ClearanceCircleWith 31 ...

Page 31: ...3 1 min 3600 RPM Motor Fixed Displacement 18 7 cu in rev 305 cc rev Control Valve 5 Spool Series Parallel Spring Return and Detent on Auxiliary System Relief Pressure Max 3000 PSI 200 Bar Filtration Return Line 1O Micron Cylinders 3 Double Acting 2 50 Bore 8 00 Stroke 1 25 Rod Final Drive Primary Chain Number ASA 60 ELECTRICAL Battery 12 Volt Negative Ground 220 Amp FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel Tank 2 2 ...

Page 32: ...ng the back wheels the bucket will bite into the soil as you move forward 5 The material may then be dumped into a trailer or utility truck for removal or repositioning on the stte Do not step off the operator platform wtth the load raised Manoeuvering is made possible by individual con trols for the hydraulic motor on eachsideof the Mini Skid Aturn may beachieved byvaryingtheamount and or directi...

Page 33: ...ack Part No 1179162 JULY 1998 t SLOW FAST GASOLINE 29 RATED OPERATING CAPACITY 750 lbs 340 kg Decal 750 Rated Oper Cap Black on Yellow Back Part No 1179165 RAfflROD t1lW fflSltlf llUiil ER T n t J 1 i IF p r 750 T Decal 9 Taskmaster 750T Black c w Blue Stripe Part No 1179242 Decal 11 Taskmaster 750T White c w Blue Stripe Part No 1179243 Decal 14 Taskmaster 750T Black c w Blue Stripe Part No 117924...

Page 34: ...ial number is located on the right side of the engine fan shroud In order to qualify for warranty the New Mini Skid Warranty Registra JULY 1998 tion Form must be completed and one copy mailed to RAMROD EQUIPMENT One copy should be re tained by the Selling Dealer and one by the Owner For engine warranty refer to the Engine Owners Manual 30 RAMROD TASKMASTER ...

Page 35: ... to transport the Mini Skid or any part thereof in fulfilling this warranty 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 engi...

Page 36: ...6 50 0 18 X8 50 BUCKETS D 31 inch 787 mm D 36 inch 914 mm D 42 inch 1067 mm JULY 1998 Model Number Engine Serial Number Name of Dealer Dealer s Address Date Mini Skid Delivered SERIAL NUMBER IF APPLICABLE RAMROD COPY 33 Please forward to RAMROD EQUIPMENT P O BOX5002 135 YORK ROAD EAST YORKTON SASKATCHEWAN CANADA S3N 324 PHONE 306 786 2600 FAX 306 782 1884 RAMROD TASKMASTER ...

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