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.
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All rights reserved.
No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted by any means, electronic or mechanical,
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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.

Il. CONTROLS
ENGINE CONTROLS – Vanguard 23 HP AIR-COOLED ENGINE
It is necessary to become familiar with the location and purpose of each control before
operating the Mini-Skid.
Figure 1& 2: Instrument Panel – Vanguard Engine
Choke Control – Pull the choke control out
to start a cold engine. As the engine warms
up push choke control in gradually.
Throttle Control – When the throttle control lever
is set down the engine is at idle speed. Pushing
the control up increases engine speed.
Ignition Switch – The ignition switch is a three-
position switch. Clockwise from the OFF position
are the ON and START positions.
Tach/Hour meter – The tach/hour meter shows
engine hours when the machine is turned o and
engine rpm while the machine is running. Note
that for the rst 60 minutes run time is recorded in
minutes.
Low Fuel Level Indicator
Low Hydraulic Oil Level Indicator
Headlight Switch (if equipped)
BE SURE IGNITION KEY IS IN OFF
POSITION OR REMOVED, WHEN THE
ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING.
NOTICE
FOR MAXIMUM POWER WHILE
WORKING, THE ENGINE SHOULD BE
RUNNING AT FULL THROTTLE.
NOTICE

CONTROL PANEL
PRIMARY CONTROLS
1. Lift Arm Lever
2. Tilt Lever
3. Auxiliary Lever
4. Left Hand Drive Lever
5. Right Hand Drive Lever
6. Grip Handle
Figure 3: Control Panel
Figure 4: Single Hand Steering
DRIVE LEVERS, ITEMS 4 & 5 FIGURE 3
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 straightforward, move both control
levers 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 perform a spin-turn, or
“Skid Steer”, move one lever forward and
the other backward the same amount.
The Ramrod line up 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 ngers gripping the grip handle.
Flexing the ngers will allow forward travel,
and simply rotating the palm will allow normal
steering. To reverse, slip the palm back to the
rear of the grip handle, and use the tips of the
ngers to pull the steering levers backwards.
This will allow for more precise control
of the unit. 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.
NOTE: Be sure to slowly move the levers to
the center (neutral) position when stopping.
The Mini-Skid will stop INSTANTLY if the
operator releases the drive levers.
DO NOT MOVE ANY OF THE
CONTROL LEVERS UNLESS
STANDING WITH BOTH FEET ON
THE PLATFORM AND HOLDING
THE GRIP HANDLES.
WARNING
Figure 3
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LIFT CONTROL LEVER – Item 1, Figure 3
The outside control lever located on the
left hand side controls the lift. Pushing the
lever forward lowers the lift arm and pulling
the lever back raises the lift arm. In these
two positions, the lever is spring centered
to neutral upon release of the lever.
TILT CONTROL LEVER – Item 2, Figure 3
The inside control lever located on the left
hand side controls the tilting action of the
quick attachments. Pulling the lever back tilts
the quick attachments back. Pushing forward
on the lever tilts forward or “dumps”the quick
attachment. The lever is spring centered to
neutral upon release.
AUXILIARY LEVER – Item 3, Figure 3
Direction of auxiliary ow and “on-o”
control of attachments is provided by
this lever. 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 (o) position
manually. Ensure the lever is set to o
when not in use.
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 FAMILIAR
WITH ITS OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS.
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 OVERHEAT.
NOTICE

ATTACHMENT LOCK PIN
The “Taskmaster” tool bar design allows
changing from one attachment to another
quickly and easily, without having to
remove pins.
Attachments are secured on the unit with
two spring-loaded pins. Rotating the
handles on the pins one half of a turn
moves the pins from the locked to the
unlocked position.
To unlock attachments, rotate both pins so
that their handles are both pointing to the
outside of the tool bar (as shown in Figure
5).
To lock attachments, rotate both pins
inwards 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)
CAUTION
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, CHECK TO BE
SURE THAT THE LOCK PINS ARE
FULLY ENGAGED AND PROPERLY
IN PLACE. THE ATTACHMENT WILL
FALL OFF WHEN DUMPED IF THE
LOCK PINS ARE NOT ENGAGED,
RESULTING IN POSSIBLE DAMAGE
OR INJURY.
CAUTION
AFTER HOOKUP TO ATTACHMENT,
CHECK TO BE SURE LOCK PINS ARE
FULLY ENGAGED, AND LOCKED INTO
POSITION.

lll OPERATION
You can take full advantage of all the features of your RAMROD Mini-Skid by following the
operating information presented here. The Mini-Skid has been designed to do a lot of work with
a minimum of operator fatigue.
Note: For more information regarding engine starting and operation, refer to your engine
“Owner’s Manual”.
PRE-STARTING INSPECTION AND PREPARATION
Before you start the Mini-Skid for the rst time each day, perform the following checks and
service:
1. Check engine crankcase oil level.
2. Check engine fuel and open fuel shut-o
valve(s) if closed.
3. Check Hydraulic uid level in tank.
4. Check for fuel, engine oil or hydraulic leaks. –
WARNING- Never check for hydraulic leaks
with your bare hand. High-pressure uid could
penetrate your skin and cause severe injury.
5. Visually inspect all hoses, lines, ttings, 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
position.
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 engine fails to start by cranking for
10 seconds, wait 5 seconds before trying
again.
4. As the engine warms up, push back the
choke control gradually.
5. Set the throttle lever for idling speed.
Avoid excessive engine speed during warm-
up.
6. To restart a warm engine – move
throttle control slightly and turn ignition
key to “START”.
WARNING
DO NOT MOVE ANY OF THE
CONTROL LEVERS UNLESS
STANDING WITH BOTH FEET ON
THE PLATFORM AND HOLDING
THE GRIP HANDLES.
DO NOT CRANK ENGINE WITH
STARTER FOR MORE THAN 10
SECONDS AT A TIME, AS THIS WILL
OVERHEAT THE STARTER.
NOTICE
ENSURE THE AUXILIARY LEVER IS
IN NEUTRAL WHEN NOT BEING
USED TO AVOID WASTING POWER.
ENGINE IS DIFFICULT TO START IF
LEVER IS ENGAGED. HYDRAULIC OIL
MAY ALSO OVERHEAT.
NOTICE
DO NOT PUT MINISKID UNDER
FULL LOAD CONDITION UNTIL
IT HAS WARMED UP.
NOTICE

SHUTOFF PROCEDURE
1. Park the Mini-Skid on level ground.
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 o, and remove key.
BE SURE IGNITION KEY IS IN OFF
POSITION OR REMOVED WHEN THE
ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING.
NOTICE

MOUNTING ATTACHMENTS
INSTALLATION OF ATTACHMENT
1. Rotate Lock Pins to the unlock position
(handle pointing outwards).
2. Tilt the attachment frame forward as
shown in Figure 7, so that the top round
edge of the attachment frame will t under
the lip of the attachment.
3. Drive into the attachment, raising the
arms so that the top of the attachment
frame slips under the lip on the
attachment, and attachment lifts slightly.
4. Using the tilt cylinder, roll back the
attachment so it drops into place, as shown
in Figure 8
5. Rotate the lock pins to the locked
position (handles facing inwards), and
check that the lock pins are fully inserted
through the lock holes in the attachment.
6. Connect attachment hydraulic hoses (if
required) to the quick couplers shown in
Figure 9.
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
REMOVAL OF ATTACHMENTS
1. Lower the lift arm 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 by shifting the
auxiliary lever back and forth, and
disconnect the attachment.
3. Rotate the lock pins to the unlocked
(handles pointing outwards) position.
4. Start engine, tilt the attachment mount
frame that clears lip on the attachment,
and back the Mini-Skid away from the
attachment.
5. Attach the two quick couplers together
to avoid getting dirt in the attachment
hydraulics.
CAUTION
AFTER HOOKING UP TO THE
ATTACHMENT, CHECK TO BE SURE
LOCK PINS ARE FULLY ENGAGED
AND LOCKED INTO POSITION

OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
OPERATING SUGGESTIONS
1. Install an attachment (bucket). Set the
machine throttle to half power to the machine or
less. Drive carefully to a clean and level area and
practice operating the Mini-Skid at a slow rate
until familiar with the operation of all controls.
2. Hydraulic power transmission is
instantaneous. When using the drive
levers, sudden movement will result in
acceleration to full speed and a very jerky
ride. Use smooth and gradual movements
when using the drive levers.
3. For ecient operation 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, drive
up the slope forward and back down the
slope in reverse as in Figure 11.
6. Fill the bucket to rated capacity. Turning
is easier with a full load than with a partial
load.
7. To increase machine life, let the
engine warm completely before starting
operations each day. Avoid“over-loading”
or “lugging” the Mini-Skid.
Mini-Skid operational procedure and suggestions in this manual are based on the use of a
bucket. Procedures and suggestions may vary with dierent attachments. See your attachment
manual or contact your local dealer for more information.
WARNING
ALWAYS CARRY THE BUCKET LOW
WHILE MOVING. DRIVE DIRECTLY
UP AND DOWN INSTEAD OF
ACROSS A SLOPE.
WARNING
IF OPERATING MINISKID INDOORS,
MAKE SURE BUILDING IS WELL
VENTILATED.
Figure 12
Figure 11 - Full Bucket
Figure 10 - Empty Bucket

FILLING AND DUMPING BUCKET
1. Approach the pile with the lift arms fully lowered
and bucket cutting edge just skimming the top of the
ground as in Figure 12.
2. As soon as the bucket is full, tilt the bucket back
and back away from the pile, as shown in Figure 13
and 14.
3. When dumping, raise bucket high enough to clear
stockpile or sides of container being loaded.
4. Drive slowly forward until bucket is over dumping
area and tilt bucket forward until it completely
empties.
5. Tilt bucket, back up if necessary to clear container
side, and back away.
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 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.
DANGER
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN
STOPPING. IF THE BUCKET OR
ATTACHMENT IS RAISED THE
MACHINE CAN TIP. KEEP ALL
MOVEMENTS SMOOTH AND
GRADUAL WHEN MANEUVERING
WITH LIFT ARMS RAISED. DO NOT
CROSS OBSTRUCTIONS WITH ARMS
RAISED. ALL NEW OPERATORS
MUST WORK THE MACHINE IN
A SAFE OPEN AREA TO BECOME
FAMILIAR WITH ITS OPERATING
CHARACTERISTICS.
WARNING
NEVER STEP OFF THE OPERATOR
PLATFORM WITH THE LOAD RAISED
Figure 16
Figure 15
Figure 14
Figure 13

LEVELLING
1. To spread material on uneven ground,
raise lift arms and tilt bucket forward while
driving slowly forward, as shown in Figure
16.
2. To level a lled area, tilt bucket forward
and drive machine backwards to drag
bucket and spread material, as shown in
Figure 17.
3. Another method of leveling is to travel
forward with bucket down and level, full of
material and pushing excess into low areas.
Depth is controlled by tilting the bucket
slightly up or down, as in Figure 18.
BACKFILLING
1. When lling a trench or a hole, drive
up to the hole with bucket low or push
material up to edge, as in Figure 19.
2. Tilt bucket forward as soon as it reaches
the edge of the hole and when necessary
raise the arms to 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 tie straps to hold
Mini-Skid from moving during sudden stops
or when traveling up and down grades.
Close the fuel valve when the Mini-Skid is to
be transported. Vibration during transport
could cause the carburetor to ood.
NOTICE
NEVER TOW THE MINISKID DAMAGE
MAY RESULT.
DANGER
WHEN TRANSPORTING ON A ROAD
OR HIGHWAY, BE SURE THAT THE
TRAILER IS EQUIPPED WITH LIGHTS
AND SIGNS AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Figure 20
Figure 19
Figure 18
Figure 17