--CONTROLS---------------
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