RAMROD TASKMASTER 1350 PRO Series, 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 2021 ...

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Page 3: ...e 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 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 ...

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: ..._________________ Owner s Type of Business ________________________________ _______________________________ Owners Address Dealers Address ________________________________ _______________________________ Date Mini Skid Sold Date Mini Skid Delivered OPTIONS ACCESSORIES BUCKETS 31 inch 787 mm 36 inch 914 mm 42 inch 1067 mm 44 inch 1118 mm RAMROD COPY Please forward to RAMROD EQUIPMENT P O Box 5002 1...

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Page 9: ...erial Number ________________________________ _______________________________ 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 BUCKETS 3...

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Page 11: ...erial Number ________________________________ _______________________________ 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 BUCKETS 3...

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Page 13: ...re Gasoline Engine 10 Shut Off Procedure Gasoline Engine 10 Starting Procedure Diesel Engine 11 Shut Off Procedure Diesel Engine 11 Mounting Attachments 12 Operational Procedure 13 IV MAINTENANCE Battery Maintenance 18 Fuels Lubricants and Capacities 19 Hydraulic System Maintenance 20 Final Drive Maintenance 21 Chain Lubrication 22 Periodic Greasing Details 23 Periodic Maintenance and Serivce Sche...

Page 14: ... PRECAUTIONS READ YOUR OWNERS S MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MINI SKID WHEN LEARNING TO OPERATE PROCEED SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY DO NOT PLACE FEET UNDER THE PLATFORM DO NOT OPERATE ANY OF THE CONTROL LEVERS INCLUDING AUXILIARY POWER TAKE OFF UNLESS YOU ARE STANDING WITH BOTH FEET ON THE PLATFORM AND FIRMLY HOLDING THE GRIP HANDLES DO NOT JERK THE CONTROL LEVERS USE A STEADY EVEN MO...

Page 15: ...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 BLOCK TH...

Page 16: ...ely if the light comes on Low Hydraulic Oil Light This light illuminates if the hydraulic oil is low Stop the machine immediately and add oil Engine Oil Pressure Light This light illuminates if the engine oil is low Stop the engine and add oil immediately if the light comes on Engine Temperature Light This light illuminates if the engine temperature becomes too hot Shut off the engine immediately ...

Page 17: ...d add oil Engine Oil Pressure Light This light illuminates if the engine oil is low Stop the engine and add oil immediately Radiator Cover This plate allows access to the radiator fill cap Remove the wing nut and cover to check fluid level and fill Always replace cover before running machine to avoid burns Hourmeter The hour meter records total machine hours NOTE The hourmeter accumulates whenever...

Page 18: ...rther ahead than the right lever For the Mini skid to 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 palm of the right hand with the fingers gripping the grip handle Flexing the fingers will allow forw...

Page 19: ...lever When the auxiliary controls above are turned on this lever becomes active Pushing this lever forward will operate the attachment in one direction 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 WARNING Keep BOTH HANDS on the Grip Handle at All Times When Operating the Machin...

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 Figure 5 Lock Pins Disengaged Figure 6 Lock Pins Engaged WARNING The design of the quick attach system is such that attachments can be lifted and carried without the lock pins being e...

Page 21: ...ing checks and service 1 Check engine crankcase oil level 2 Check engine fuel and open fuel shut off valve if closed 3 Check Hydraulic fluid level in tank 4 Check for fuel engine oil or hydraulic leaks 5 Visually inspect all hoses lines fittings tires pivot points mounting pins nuts and bolts safety shields and decals for possible failure or looseness 6 Check that all controls are in the neutral p...

Page 22: ...essary to park on a slope park across the grade 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 the Ignition Key is in OFF Position or Even Removed When the Engine Is Not Running IMP...

Page 23: ...k the Mini Skid on level ground If it is necessary to park on a slope park across the grade and block the wheels 2 Lower the lift arms and ground the bucket 3 Move throttle to a slow idling position and allow the engine to run for a few minutes to cool down 4 Turn key counter clockwise to the Off position IMPORTANT Be Sure the Ignition Key is in OFF Position or Even Removed When the Engine Is Not ...

Page 24: ...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 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 engine relieve hydraulic pressure in the attachment lines ...

Page 25: ...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 26: ... slowly and continue to tilt bucket forward until it enters the ground to desired depth and then tilt it back a small amount to keep an even depth as show in Figure 15 3 Continue driving forward until bucket is full and then tilt bucket fully back while driving slowly forward or stopping the machine Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 LEVELING 1 To spread material on uneven ground raise lift a...

Page 27: ...o empty the bucket TRANSPORTING THE MINI SKID 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 lower any attachments and install chains to hold Mini...

Page 28: ...LIFTING THE MINI SKID Lift lugs are provided at the top of the Mini Skid to facilitate lifting the Mini Skid as a unit Both lift lugs must be used in order to properly balance the machine when it is being lifted Use a sling to hook each lift lug Ensure that all lift equipment is rated for the weight of the Mini Skid being lifted Machine weights vary from 1700 lbs to 2300 lbs without attachments Co...

Page 29: ...dic Maintenance and Service Schedule in your Manual To Access Engine Compartment remove louvered side panels ENGINE MAINTENANCE DIESEL Engine For proper engine maintenance refer to your Engine Owner s Manual This pertains to all applicable maintenance on your engine Maintenance with respect to fluids and lubricants are included in the Periodic Maintenance and Service Schedule in your Manual To Acc...

Page 30: ...r tighten Remove any acid corrosion from the battery terminals and cables with a baking soda and water solution Coat the terminals with high temperature grease To access the battery lift the floor plate and remove The battery is located under the operator platform and slightly forward Figure 22 Figure 23 ...

Page 31: ... s manual See engine owners Manual See engine owner s manual Fuel Tank All Temperatures Gas Regular Diesel Regular 30 Liter 8 US gal Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Above 0 degrees c 32 F Below 0 degrees c 32 F ISO 46 hydraulic oil 37 Liters 10 US Gal NOTE For high temperature operation S A E 15W40 or 20W50 can be used Above 80 degrees Fahrenheit or 27 degrees Celsius Fuel filler location To the left of t...

Page 32: ... Replace drain plug and refill reservoir with clean oil Note PUMP SUCTION HOSE must be LOOSE ON PUMP FITTING to fill the front hydraulic reservoir complete When the oil starts to come out of hose re attach hose to fitting and continue filling oil Completing this procedure will ensure there are no air locks in hydraulic system 4 Start the engine and check for leaks CHANGING OIL FILTER 1 To access h...

Page 33: ...e chain should have no more than 250 of slack at all time Track tension can be checked by removing the foot plate d Once desired chain tension is achieved torque the four 5 8 bolts to 158 Lbs e Retighten track tensioner until desired track tension is reached NOTE A 180 lb person stepping on top of the track should give no more than 1 of flex mid span between the tension wheels and drive sprocket F...

Page 34: ...following 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 SAE 30 weight oil would be acceptable Oil should be applied periodically every 8 hours with a brush or oil can ...

Page 35: ... rollers and front and rear inner rollers can be greased from the side of the machine To grease the central inner track roller raise the lift arm and lock it in place the central roller can then be accessed from the front of the machine It may be necessary to move the machine backwards or forwards to access all the roller grease zerks GREASING PIVOT POINTS The pivot points may be greased with a ge...

Page 36: ...od Manual Check and adjust tension if necessary X Air Cleaner Engine Manual Service element X Grease Pivot Points Ramrod Manual Grease all pivot points 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 ...

Page 37: ...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 if 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...