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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. SAFETY ....................................................................................................................... 1

Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................... 1

II. CONTROL ................................................................................................................... 3

Engine Controls .......................................................................................................... 3

Primary Controls ........................................................................................................ 4

III. OPERATION .............................................................................................................. 7

Pre-starting Inspection and Preparation ..................................................................... 7

Starting Procedure ...................................................................................................... 7

Shut-Off Procedure .................................................................................................... 8

Quick-Attach Lock Pins ............................................................................................. 9

Mounting Attachments ............................................................................................. 10

Operational Procedure .............................................................................................. 11

Transporting the Walk-Behind ................................................................................. 13

Lift Cylinder Safety Lock ........................................................................................ 14

Lifting the Walk-Behind .......................................................................................... 14

IV. MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................... 15

Engine Maintenance ................................................................................................. 15

Battery/Hydraulic Oil Filter ..................................................................................... 16

Fuels Lubricants and Capacities ............................................................................... 16

Hydraulic System Maintenance ............................................................................... 17

Final Drive Maintenance .......................................................................................... 18

Periodic Greasing Details ......................................................................................... 18

Periodic Maintenance and Service Schedule............................................................ 20

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 21

Summary of Contents for WB1630TX

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 ...

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Page 3: ...acturer s manual takes precedence in the event of any discrepancies The reference 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 2007 Ramrod Equipment Corporation All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted by any means e...

Page 4: ...s 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 Walk Behind fluids and lubricants This warranty does not extend to Walk Behind components such as but not limited to engine batteries hydraulic hydrostatic components which are manuf...

Page 5: ...el Check hydraulic oil level Check battery fluid level Check engine belt tension if applicable Check air cleaner hoses connections Grease lubricate all pivot points Check all nuts bolts for tightness wheel bolt torque 90 ft lbs Check for loose or missing bolts nuts cotter pins etc Leon s Mfg Company Inc PO Box 5002 135 York Road East Yorkton SK S3N 3Z4 Canada Ph 306 786 2600 Fx 306 782 1884 www le...

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Page 7: ...f Owner Name of Dealer ____________________________________ Owner s Type of Business ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Owner s Address Dealer s Address ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Date Walk Behind Sold Date Walk Behind Delivered Please forward to RAMROD EQUIPMENT P O Box 5002 135 York Road East Yorkton Saskatchew...

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Page 9: ...d Serial Number Model Number Engine Serial Number ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Name of Owner Name of Dealer ____________________________________ Owner s Type of Business ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Owner s Address Dealer s Address ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Date...

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Page 11: ... Serial Number Model Number Engine Serial Number ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Name of Owner Name of Dealer ____________________________________ Owner s Type of Business ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Owner s Address Dealer s Address ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Date ...

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Page 13: ...tach Lock Pins 9 Mounting Attachments 10 Operational Procedure 11 Transporting the Walk Behind 13 Lift Cylinder Safety Lock 14 Lifting the Walk Behind 14 IV MAINTENANCE 15 Engine Maintenance 15 Battery Hydraulic Oil Filter 16 Fuels Lubricants and Capacities 16 Hydraulic System Maintenance 17 Final Drive Maintenance 18 Periodic Greasing Details 18 Periodic Maintenance and Service Schedule 20 Troubl...

Page 14: ...Running The sound pressure level is 102 dB for A Weighted Level 88 dB for C Weighted Level IMPORTANT Notes marked with this symbol describe procedures that must be followed to prevent damage to the Walk Behind Do not use the Walk Behind during a thunderstorm or when there is a chance of a lightning strike SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ YOUR OWNERS S MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WALK B...

Page 15: ...ET AND BLOCK THE WHEELS WHEN HOOKING UP ATTACHMENTS TO THE MACHINE ENSURE THAT LOCK PINS ARE FULLY ENGAGED DO NOT PLACE ANY PART OF THE OPERATOR S BODY OR ALLOW ANYONE UNDER WALK BEHIND ARMS OR ATTACHMENTS DO NOT LUBRICATE ADJUST OR REPAIR THE MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING NEVER FUEL A HOT MACHINE DO NOT SMOKE WHEN FUELING OR OPERATING THE MACHINE ALWAYS READ THE OWNER S MANUAL FOR PROCEDURES FO...

Page 16: ...ol When the throttle control lever is fully up the engine is at idle speed Pushing the control lever down increases engine speed Ignition Switch The ignition switch is a three position switch Clockwise from the OFF position are the ON and START positions IMPORTANT Be sure ignition key is in OFF position or even removed when the engine is not running IMPORTANT In order to obtain maximum power while...

Page 17: ...Behind 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 Walk Behind to perform a spin turn or Skid Steer move one lever forward and the other backward the same amount The Walk Behind features single handed steering For normal operation the mo...

Page 18: ...lever located on the left hand side controls the tilting action of attachments such as buckets forks etc Pulling the lever back rolls the attachments back Pushing forward on the lever tilts forward or dumps the attachment The lever is spring centered to return to neutral upon release FLOW DIVIDER Item 1 Fig 2 The walk behind features a variable flow divider which splits available oil flow between ...

Page 19: ...n while pulling it back will operate the attachment in the opposite direction This lever locks in each position and must be returned to the center off position manually Ensure that the lever is set to off when not in use IMPORTANT Ensure that the auxiliary lever is kept in neutral when not in use to avoid wasting power Engine is difficult to start if lever is engaged Hydraulic oil may also overhea...

Page 20: ...y 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 if equipped and holding the grip handles STARTING PROCEDURE 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 engi...

Page 21: ... 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 time 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 removed when the engine is not running ...

Page 22: ...o that both handles are pointing towards the center of the machine as shown in Figure 5 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 ensure that the lock pins...

Page 23: ...oles in the attachment 6 Connect attachment hydraulic hoses if required to the quick couplers shown in Figure 8 WARNING After hook up to attachment check to ensure lock pins are fully engaged and locked into position REMOVAL OF ATTACHMENT 1 Lower lift arms and tilt the attachment forward so that it is resting on the ground 2 If attachment is equipped with hydraulics stop the engine relieve hydraul...

Page 24: ...vements when using the drive levers 3 For efficient operation of the Walk Behind 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 Walk Behind upward When driving on a slope with an empty bucket back up the slope in reverse and drive down a slope f...

Page 25: ...if necessary to clear container side lower lift arms and drive away WARNING Never step off the operator platform if equipped with a load raised off the ground 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 bucket forward until it enters the ground to desired depth and then tilt it back a ...

Page 26: ...THE WALK BEHIND Important Never tow the Walk Behind damage may result When the machine is transported on a truck or trailer proper ramps must be used for loading A Walk Behind 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 19 After the Walk Behind has been driven onto the transporting vehicle lower any attachmen...

Page 27: ...er Lock Installation Ensure that the engine is shut off before performing any work on the Walk Behind After completing work on the Walk Behind remove the lock from the lift cylinder and replace it in its storage location Important Never lower the lift arms with the cylinder lock in place Damage to the lift cylinder will result LIFTING THE WALK BEHIND The Walk Behind may be lifted using a strap pla...

Page 28: ...h respect to fluids and lubricants are included in the Periodic Maintenance and Service Schedule in your Manual The engine can be accessed through the sides of the body and also by opening the access panel above the engine compartment Fig 21 Engine Compartment Right Side Fig 22 Engine Compartment Left Side Fig 23 Engine Compartment Top Right Fig 24 Engine Compartment Top Left ...

Page 29: ...cts used within it The following chart shows which lubricant to use in the various components of the Walk Behind COMPONENT TEMPERATURES TYPE OF LUBRICANT FLUID CAPACITY Litres US Gal Engine Oil See engine owners manual See engine owners manual See engine owners manual Fuel Tank All Temperatures Gasoline Regular 24 5 6 5 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Above 0 C 32 F Below 0 C 32 F S A E 10W30 Dextron II o...

Page 30: ...e tilt cylinder is fully retracted 2 Remove the hydraulic oil cap and check the level The oil should be approximately 2 inches from the top of the tank 3 If necessary add the proper type and grade of oil CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL 1 The hydraulic oil drain is accessed from underneath the machine after removing the bottom access panel as shown in Figure 28 2 Open the hydraulic oil filler cap to allow a...

Page 31: ...Be sure to re tighten the four axle bolts once finished to secure the front axle once again Fig 30 Track Tensioner Note that as the track wears it will periodically need re tightening to maintain the correct tension It is recommended that you check track tension at 3 hours 10 hours and weekly thereafter PERIODIC GREASING DETAILS Greasing is an important factor in extending the service life of many...

Page 32: ...20 MAINTENANCE Fig 33 Leveling Arm Bushing Zerk Fig 34 Lift Pin Zerk Fig 35 Upper Leveling Pin Fig 36 Lift Cylinder Zerk and Link Tube Zerks Fig 37 Pivot Bushing Zerk Fig 38 Tilt Cylinder Zerk ...

Page 33: ...r instruction decals Replace if necessary X Air Cleaner Service element X Grease Pivot Points Grease all pivot points X Track Tension Check track tension and adjust if necessary X Battery Clean and protect battery terminals X Engine Oil Change oil after first 20 hours of operation or as indicated in engine manual X Engine Oil Replace engine oil X Fuel Filter Clean and dry thoroughly X Spark Plug C...

Page 34: ... RAMROD Dealer Erratic or no output on transmission Hydraulic oil too thick Flow divider set to deliver all flow to attachment Hydraulic oil level too low Drive coupling between engine and pump broken Use proper viscosity oil Set flow divider to deliver flow to machine Check oil level Add as necessary Check couplings replace if necessary Loss of hydraulic oil flow from gear pump Reservoir low on o...

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