RAMROD 950 User manual

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MINI SKID LOADER
MODELS 950, 1150
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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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: [email protected]
Website: www.ramrodequip.com
Rev. September 2018

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.
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.
© 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 by any information storage and retrieval system, without
written permission of Ramrod Equipment Corporation.
January 2008
Printed in Canada
RAMROD EQUIPMENT
(A Division Of Leon’s Mfg. Company Inc.)
CANADA
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 to the Mini-Skid on any part thereof, which has been subject to
misuse, negligence, alteration, accident, or used in any way, which, in the manufacturer’s option,
adversely affects its performance.
It is the responsibility of the Buyer, at his expense, to transport the Mini-Skid or any part thereof
in fulfilling 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 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 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 fitness 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 effect, 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”
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 www.lrattachments.com
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
( ) 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)
( ) Check tire pressure
( ) Check drive chain adjustment
( ) Check for loose or missing bolts, nuts,
cotter pins etc.

RAMROD EQUIPMENT
NEW MINI-SKID WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
_____________________ __________________ _____________________
Mini-Skid Serial Number Model Number Engine Serial
Number
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Name of Owner Name of Dealer
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Owner’s Type of Business
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Owners Address Dealers Address
________________________________ _______________________________
Date Mini-Skid Sold Date Mini-Skid Delivered
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
TIRES:
4.00 X 8
16 X 6.50
18 X 8.50
20 X 8.50
TRACKS
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, 135 York Road East
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
S3N 3Z4
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

P.O. Box 5002, 135 York Road East
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
S3N 3Z4
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
TIRES:
4.00 X 8
16 X 6.50
18 X 8.50
20 X 8.50
TRACKS
BUCKETS:
31 inch ( 787 mm)
36 inch ( 914 mm)
42 inch (1067 mm)
44 inch (1118 mm)
DEALER COPY

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P.O. Box 5002, 135 York Road East
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
S3N 3Z4
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
TIRES:
4.00 X 8
16 X 6.50
18 X 8.50
20 X 8.50
TRACKS
BUCKETS:
31 inch ( 787 mm)
36 inch ( 914 mm)
42 inch (1067 mm)
44 inch (1118 mm)
CUSTOMER COPY

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SAFETY ........................................................................................................................ 1
Safety Precautions........................................................................................................... 1
II CONTROL..................................................................................................................... 3
Engine Controls –Kawasaki 27hp Gas .......................................................................... 3
Engine Controls –Kubota 22hp Diesel .......................................................................... 4
Control Panel .................................................................................................................. 5
Attachment Lock Pins..................................................................................................... 7
III OPERATION ............................................................................................................... 8
Pre-Starting Inspection and Preparation ......................................................................... 8
Starting Procedures......................................................................................................... 8
Shut-off Procedures ........................................................................................................ 9
Mounting Attachments.................................................................................................. 10
Operational Procedures................................................................................................. 11
Lift Arm Support Device............................................................................................ 114
Lifting The Mini-Skid................................................................................................. 114
IV. MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................... 145
Engine Maintenance –Kawasaki Engine ..................................................................... 15
Engine Maintenance –Kubota Engine ......................................................................... 16
Battery Maintenance..................................................................................................... 17
Fuels, Lubricants and Capacities .................................................................................. 18
Hydraulic System Maintenance.................................................................................... 19
Final Drive Maintenance............................................................................................... 20
Chain Lubrication ......................................................................................................... 22
Periodic Greasing Details ............................................................................................. 23
Periodic Maintenance and Service Schedule................................................................ 24
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 25

1
I. SAFETY
OPERATE MINI-SKID SAFELY
IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MINI-SKID MAY RESULT IN 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.
WARNING
This Decal Advised Of Actions or
Danger Which Can Cause
Personal Injury.
Wear Ear Protection
When Engine Is Running.
The Sound Pressure
Level Is: 102 DB for A
Weighted level & 88 DB
For C Weighted Level…
IMPORTANT
This Decal Identifies Procedures
Which Must Be Followed to
Prevent Damage Top The
Mini-Skid
Do Not Use The Mini-Skid
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
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-
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.

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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.
AVOID PARKING ON A SLOPE. IF IT IS NECESSARY, PARK ACROSS THE GRADE, GROUND THE
BUCKET AND BLOCK THE WHEELS.
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.