RAMROD TASKMASTER 1350 PRO Series User manual

1350 S/N’s 4170017 – Current
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MINI SKID LOADER
MODEL 1350 PRO-SERIES
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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. 2021

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.
2021
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
________________________________ _______________________________
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:
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
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
BUCKETS:
31 inch ( 787 mm)
36 inch ( 914 mm)
42 inch (1067 mm)
44 inch (1118 mm)
CUSTOMER COPY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SAFETY
Safety Precautions........................................................................................................... 2
II. CONTROLS
Engine Controls – Gasoline ............................................................................................ 4
Engine Controls – Diesel ................................................................................................ 5
Control Panel .................................................................................................................. 6
Attachment Lock Pins..................................................................................................... 8
III. OPERATION
Pre-Starting Inspection and Preperation ......................................................................... 9
Starting Procedure – 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 Schedule ................................................................ 24
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 25

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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.
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-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 MOTION.
WARNING
This Decal Advises of Actions or
Danger Whic
h Can Cause Personal
Injury.
IMPORTANT
This Decal Identifies Procedures
Which Must Be Followed to Prevent
Damage to the Mini-Skid.
Wear Ear Protection When Engine is
Running. 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.

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I - 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.

II - CONTROL
4
It is necessary to become familiar with the location and purpose of each control
before operating the Mini-Skid.
ENGINE CONTROLS – GASOLINE
1 – Choke Control
2 – Throttle Control
3 – Low Fuel Warning
4 – Low Hydraulic Oil Light
5 – Engine Oil Pressure Light
6 – Engine Temperature Light
7 – Headlight Switch
8 – Hourmeter
9 – Ignition Switch
Choke Control – Pull 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 increased the engine speed.
Low Fuel Warning – This light
illuminates when the fuel level is low.
Stop the engine and add gasoline
immediately 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.
Headlight Switch – Turns headlights
on and off.
Hourmeter - The hour meter records
total machine hours. NOTE: The
hourmeter accumulates whenever
the machine key is not in the off
position.
Ignition Switch – The ignition switch
is a three-position switch. Clockwise
from the OFF position is the ON and
start position.
Figure 1
IMPORTANT
Be Sure Ignition Key is in OFF
Position, or Even Removed, When the
Engine is Not Running.
IMPORTANT
For Maximum Power While Working,
the Engine Should Be Running at Full
Throttle.

II - CONTROL
5
It is necessary to become familiar with the location and purpose of each control
before operating the Mini-Skid.
ENGINE CONTROLS – DIESEL
1 – Throttle Control
2 – Low Fuel Warning
3 – Low Hydraulic Oil Light
4 – Engine Oil Pressure
Light
5 – Radiator Cover
6 – Hourmeter
7 – Ignition Switch
Throttle Control – When the control
lever is set down the engine is at
idle speed. Pushing the control up
increases engine speed.
Low Fuel Warning – This light
illuminates when the fuel level is low.
Stop the engine and add gasoline
immediately 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.
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
the machine key is not in the off
position.
Ignition Switch – The ignition switch
is a four-position switch. Turn the
key counter-clockwise and hold it to
warm the glow plugs. The glow
plugs must be warmed for three to
four seconds prior to starting the
machine.
Figure 2
IMPORTANT
Be Sure the Ignition Key is in OFF
Position, or Even Removed, When the
Engine Is Not Running.
IMPORTANT
For Maximum Power While Working,
the Engine Should Be Running at
Full Throttle.

II - CONTROL
6
PRIMARY CONTROLS
1 – Lift Arm Lever
2 – Tilt Arm Lever
3 – Auxiliary Lever
4 – Left Hand Drive Lever
5 – Right Hand Drive Lever
6 – Grip Handle
DRIVE LEVERS, Item 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 “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 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 fingers to pull
the steering levers backwards.
This position will allow for more
precise control of the unit. At the
same time, 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.
Figure 3
Figure 4 – Single Hand Steering

II - CONTROL
7
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 attachments such as
buckets, forks, etc. Pulling the lever
back tilts the attachments back.
Pushing forward on the lever tilts
forward or “dumps” the attachment.
The lever is spring centered to
neutral upon release.
AUXILIARY LEVER – Item 3, Figure 3
Direction of auxiliary flow and “on-
off” control of attachments is
provided by this 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 Machine.
WARNING
Do
Not Move Any of the Control
Levers Unless Standing with BOTH
FEET on the Platform and Holding
the Grip Handles.
WARNING
Use Extreme C
aution 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 Famil
iar with its
Operating Characteristics.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that the Au
xiliary Lever is
Kept in Neutral When Not Being
Used to Avoid Wasting Power.
Engine is Difficult to Start if Lever is
Engaged. Hydraulic Oil May Also
Overheat.

II - CONTROL
8
ATTACHMENT LOCK PINS
ATTACHMENT LOCK PINS
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
pinsinwards 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 engaged. Before using any
attachment, check to be sure that the
lock pins are
fully engaged and
properly in p
lace. The attachment
will fall off when dumped if the lock
pins are not engaged, resulting in
possible damage or injury
WARNING
After Hook-Up to Attachment, Check
to be Sure Lock Pins are Fully
Engaged, and Locked Into Position.