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On the top face of the mini loader are four spring centered levers which control the 

basic Miini-Skid functions. The auxiliary power level (in the center) is for use with powered 

accessories. 

FIGURE 3 - CONTROL PANEL 

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1. Lift Arm Lever

2. Tilt Lever

3. Auxiliary Lever

4. Left Hand Drive Lever

5. Right Hand Lever

6. Grip Handle

The left hand drive lever controls the wheels on the 

left hand side and the right hand drive lever controls 

the wheels on the right hand side. 

Engage the drive levers slowly because even a small 

movement  of the levers will  cause motion.  All lever 

movements should be smooth and gradual. To drive 

the Mini-Skid straight forward, move both control le­

vers forward the same amount. To drive the Mini-Skid 

straight backward, move control levers back the same 

amount. 

The Mini-Skid is steered by moving one lever further 

forward than the other.  To turn left,  move the right 

lever further ahead  than the left lever;  to turn right, 

move the left lever further ahead than the right lever. 

For the Mini-Skid to for into a spin-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 

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FIGURE 4 

The "taskmaster" features single-handed steering. For 

normal operation,  the most comfortable hand posi­

tions 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 steer­

ing. To reverse, slip the palm back to the rear of the 

grip handle, and use the tips of the fingers to pull the 

steering levers backwards. 

This position will allow for more precise control of the 

unit. At the same time, the left hand should grip the 

grip handle for operator stability, but can also be used 

to operate the tilt and dump functions as required. 

WARNING 

Keep BOTH  HANDS  on the  grip  handle  at  all 

times when operating the machine. 

WARNING 

Use Extreme Caution When Stopping. If The 

Bucket  Or  Attachments  Is  Raised,  The 

Machine  Can  Tip.  Keep All Movements 

Smooth.  All New Operators Must  Work The 

Machine  In A  Safe  Open Area  To Become 

Fam11iar With Its Operating Characteristics. 

RAMROD TASKMASTER 

Summary of Contents for MINI SKID TASKMASTER Series

Page 1: ...ent 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 Indust...

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Page 3: ...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 Cop...

Page 4: ...lling 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...

Page 5: ...T 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 B...

Page 6: ...HE 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 B...

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 Pul...

Page 8: ...ise 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 t...

Page 9: ...n 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 Han...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...vers 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...

Page 12: ...tion 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...

Page 13: ...ock 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...

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 Ski...

Page 15: ...st 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...

Page 16: ...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 Ski...

Page 17: ...lumn 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 orderin...

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

Page 19: ...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...

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...

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

Page 22: ...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 Pla...

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...

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...

Page 25: ...itre 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...

Page 26: ...gine 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 s...

Page 27: ...on 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 oi...

Page 28: ...als 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 Serv...

Page 29: ...tic 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...

Page 30: ...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 75...

Page 31: ...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 Re...

Page 32: ...g 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...

Page 33: ...ck 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...

Page 34: ...al 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...

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...

Page 36: ...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 APPLICA...

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