RAMROD 930 User manual

MINI SKID LOADER
MODEL 930
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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.ramrodequip.com

INTRODUCTION
TO OUR CUSTOMER:
RAMROD EQUIPMENT is pleased that you have chosen a RAMROD MINI-SKID.
This loader is a simple, compact power source designed and manufactured to give you years of
dependable service.
Read this Manual carefully before operating the Mini-Skid. It contains the necessary information
for safe and proper operating, routine servicing and preventive maintenance.
We also recommend, that you carefully read the Engine Manufacturer’s Manual before operating
the Mini-Skid. Do not neglect the maintenance that is recommended. All engine notations in the
manual are generic, the manufacturer’s manual takes precedence in case of any dierences.
The reference to“right-hand” and “left-hand” used throughout this Manual; which refers to the
position when operating the machine, facing forward.
For any additional information required, please refer to your RAMROD Dealer.
©2005, 2008, 2020 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 information storage and retrieval system, without
written permission of Ramrod Equipment Corporation.
April 2020
Printed in Canada
RAMROD Equipment
(A Division of Leon’s Mfg. Company Inc.)
Canada
P.O. Box 5002
135 York Road East
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
S3N 3Z4
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.ramrodequip.com

RAMROD WARRANTY
The RAMROD EQUIPMENT warrants each new RAMROD Mini-Skid to be free from proven defects
in material and workmanship under normal use and maintenance for a period of twelve (12)
months, commencing with delivery to the original buyer. Under conditions of this warranty, the
Mini-Skid must be operated according to manufacturer’s instructions, and by a competent and
careful operator.
This warranty shall not apply if the Mini-Skid or any part thereof, has been subject to misuse, negligence,
alteration, accident, or used in any way, which, in the manufacturer’s option, adversely aects its
performance.
It is the responsibility of the Buyer, at his/her expense, to transport the Mini-Skid or any part
thus in fullling 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 prots, and loss of Mini-Skid
uids and lubricants.
This warranty does not extend to Mini-Skid components such as, but not limited to, the engine,
tires, and batteries, hydraulic/hydrostatic components which are manufactured by others, and
which carry separate warranties of their respective manufacturer’s.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranty expressed or implied, and there are no warranties of
merchantability or tness for a particular purpose.
No representative of the manufacturer, nor the selling dealer has authority to change this
warranty in any manner whatsoever.
Printed in Canada
NOTE: In order for warranty to be in eect, the following warranty
registration forms must be completed and one copy sent to Ramrod
Equipment at time of sale.

Leon’s Mfg. Company Inc.
“Home of Quality Leon & Ramrod Products”
RAMROD MINI-SKID LOADER
DEALER PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION & SERVICE REPORT
Owner:_______________________________Dealer:_______________________________
Address:____________________________Address:_______________________________
______________________________________ _______________________________
Model: ________________________ Serial No: __________________ Date: __________
Engine Serial No: ______________ Hour Meter Reading: ________________________
Item Remarks
( ) Check engine oil level
( ) Check hydraulic oil level
( ) Check radiator coolant level (if applicable)
( ) Check battery uid level
( ) Check engine belt tension
( ) Check air cleaner hoses & connections
( ) Grease/lubricate all pivot points
( ) Check all nuts/bolts for tightness (wheel bolts 90 ft-lbs)
( ) Check tire pressure
( ) Check drive chain adjustment
( ) Check for loose or missing bolts, nuts, cotter pins etc.
( ) Check lift cylinder adjustment
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.leonsmfg.com www.ramrodequip.com

RAMROD Equipment
NEW MINI-SKID WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
__________________________ ______________________ __________________________
Mini-Skid Serial Number Model Number Engine Serial Number
________________________________ _______________________________
Name of Owner Name of Dealer
________________________________
Owner’s Type of Business
________________________________ _______________________________
Owners Address Dealers Address
________________________________ _______________________________
Date Mini-Skid Sold Date Mini-Skid Delivered
RAMROD COPY
Please forward to:
RAMROD EQUIPMENT
P.O. Box 5002, 135 York Road East
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
S3N 3Z4
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
BUCKETS:
31 inch ( 787 mm)
36 inch ( 914 mm)
42 inch (1067 mm)
44 inch (1118 mm)
Other __________
TIRES:
 18 x 8.5 x 8 Turf Tire
 20 x 8 x 10 Turf Tire - Standard
 18 x 6 x 8 Turf Tire
 18 x 6 x 8 Chevron Tire
 18 x 9.5 x 8 Chevron Tire
 Other ______________
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

RAMROD Equipment
NEW MINI-SKID WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
__________________________ ______________________ __________________________
Mini-Skid Serial Number Model Number Engine Serial Number
________________________________ _______________________________
Name of Owner Name of Dealer
________________________________
Owner’s Type of Business
________________________________ _______________________________
Owners Address Dealers Address
________________________________ _______________________________
Date Mini-Skid Sold Date Mini-Skid Delivered
DEALER COPY
Please forward to:
RAMROD EQUIPMENT
P.O. Box 5002, 135 York Road East
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
S3N 3Z4
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
BUCKETS:
31 inch ( 787 mm)
36 inch ( 914 mm)
42 inch (1067 mm)
44 inch (1118 mm)
Other __________
TIRES:
 18 x 8.5 x 8 Turf Tire
 20 x 8 x 10 Turf Tire - Standard
 18 x 6 x 8 Turf Tire
 18 x 6 x 8 Chevron Tire
 18 x 9.5 x 8 Chevron Tire
 Other ______________
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

RAMROD Equipment
NEW MINI-SKID WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
__________________________ ______________________ __________________________
Mini-Skid Serial Number Model Number Engine Serial Number
________________________________ _______________________________
Name of Owner Name of Dealer
________________________________
Owner’s Type of Business
________________________________ _______________________________
Owners Address Dealers Address
________________________________ _______________________________
Date Mini-Skid Sold Date Mini-Skid Delivered
CUSTOMER COPY
Please forward to:
RAMROD EQUIPMENT
P.O. Box 5002, 135 York Road East
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
S3N 3Z4
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
BUCKETS:
31 inch ( 787 mm)
36 inch ( 914 mm)
42 inch (1067 mm)
44 inch (1118 mm)
Other __________
TIRES:
 18 x 8.5 x 8 Turf Tire
 20 x 8 x 10 Turf Tire - Standard
 18 x 6 x 8 Turf Tire
 18 x 6 x 8 Chevron Tire
 18 x 9.5 x 8 Chevron Tire
 Other ______________
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SAFETY ..............................................................................................................................................................1
Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................................................1
II CONTROL ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Engine Controls..................................................................................................................................................3
Control Panel.......................................................................................................................................................4
Attachment Lock Pins......................................................................................................................................6
III OPERATION......................................................................................................................................................7
Pre-Starting Inspection and Preparation..................................................................................................7
Starting Procedures..........................................................................................................................................7
Shut-o Procedures..........................................................................................................................................8
Mounting Attachments...................................................................................................................................9
Operational Procedures ..................................................................................................................................10
Lift Arm Support Device .................................................................................................................................13
Lifting the Mini-Skid.........................................................................................................................................13
IV. MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................................................14
Engine Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................14
Battery and Hydraulic Oil Filter Maintenance.........................................................................................15
Fuels, Lubricants and Capacities..................................................................................................................16
Hydraulic System Maintenance....................................................................................................................17
Final Drive Maintenance.................................................................................................................................18
Chain Lubrication..............................................................................................................................................19
Periodic Greasing Details................................................................................................................................20
Periodic Maintenance and Service Schedule..........................................................................................21
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................22

I. SAFETY
OPERATE MINI-SKID SAFELY
IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MINI-SKID MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. BEFORE OPERATING THIS
MINI-SKID, OPERATORS MUST HAVE PROPER INSTRUCTIONS, BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, AND HAVE
READ THIS AND THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY.
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
POINTS OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
OPERATORS MUST UNDERSTAND CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT, WITH RESPECT
TO SPEED, BRAKING, STEERING, STABILITY AND LOAD CHARACTERISTICS BEFORE STARTING TO OPERATE.
NEW OPERATORS MUST CHECK ALL CONTROLS IN A SAFE, OPEN AREA BEFORE STARTING WORK.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ YOUR OWNERS’S MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MINI-SKID.
WHEN LEARNING TO OPERATE, KEEP THE ENGINE THROTTLE BELOW 50 AND PROCEED SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY.
DO NOT PLACE FEET UNDER THE PLATFORM.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY OF THE CONTROL LEVERS INCLUDING AUXILIARY POWER TAKE-0FF 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 MOTION.
This Symbol Advises Actions or Hazards Which
Can Result in Death or Serious Injury. It may also
be used to Alert against Unsafe practices.
WARNING
DANGER
CAUTION This Symbol Advises of Actions or Hazards
Which Can Result in Minor or Moderate Injury.
It may also be used to Alert against Unsafe
practices.
NOTICE This Symbol Advises to Procedures That Need to
be Followed to Prevent Machine Damage.
Wear Ear Protection When Engine is
Running; anything over 85 decimals.
The Sound Pressure Level Is: 102 dB
for A Weighted Level & 88 dB for C
Weighted Level
Do Not Use The Mini-Skid
During A Thunderstorm
Or When There Is A
Chance Of A Lightning
Strike.
LEARN THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS
This Symbol Advises of Actions or Hazards
which will result in Death or Serious Injury.

SAFETY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - CONTINUED
KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS AND CYLINDERS.
DO NOT RIDE IN BUCKET.
DO NOT ALLOW MORE THAN ONE PERSON ON THE MINI-SKID AT ANY TIME.
DO NOT ALLOW ANY OTHER PERSON OR ANIMAL CLOSE TO THE MINI-SKID WHILE IN
OPERATION.
WATCH FOR OTHER PEOPLE AND EQUIPMENT.
KEEP THE BUCKET LOW WHEN TRAVELLING, TURNING OR CHANGING SPEED.
TRAVEL SLOWLY OVER ROUGH TERRAIN.
BEWARE OF TRENCHES, HOLES AND SIDE SLOPES
DO NOT DRIVE THE MINI-SKID ACROSS STEEP SLOPES.
LOAD, UNLOAD AND TURN AROUND ON FLAT, LEVEL GROUND ONLY.
ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN USING THE MACHINE IN CONFINED SPACES.
DO NOT CARRY LOAD WITH ARMS IN 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.
DO NOT PARK ON A SLOPE.
WHEN HOOKING UP ATTACHMENTS TO THE MACHINE, CHECK TO BE SURE LOCK PINS ARE FULLY ENGAGED.
DO NOT PLACE ANY PART OF THE OPERATOR’S BODY OR ALLOW ANYONE UNDER MINI-SKID
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 FOR SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
OF THE MINI-SKID.
REMEMBER, SAFETY FIRST.