Kubota AP-SA35, Operator'S Manual

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Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
Table of Contents
4/9/19 AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK
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Maintenance
General
Proper servicing and adjustment are key to the long life of
any attachment. With careful inspection and routine
maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.
Read and obey all safety labels on the Skid Steer Auger.
Securely block raised equipment before working under or
around it. Do not allow anyone to operate or perform
maintenance on this attachment who has not been
properly trained in its safe operation. Do not alter the
equipment in a way which will adversely affect its
performance or reliability, or for a purpose the product is
not designed.
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the attachment.
•
Keep all persons and animals away from rotating
components. They can become entangled in the equipment.
•
Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always shut power machine down using the “Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before servicing,
adjusting, cleaning, or maintaining the attachment.
•
Do not alter attachment or replace parts on the attachment
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM specifications. They can weaken the integrity
and impair the safety, function, performance, and life of the
attachment. Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
•
Allow only persons to perform maintenance on this
implement who have been properly trained in its safe
operation.
•
Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting implement
back into service.
•
Make sure safety labels are in their proper location and are
in good condition before operating the attached implement.
Read and obey all instructions on the labels.
Daily Inspections
1. Inspect auger point and teeth for wear and loose fit.
Keep cutting edges sharp. Sharp cutting edges dig
easier and better.
2. Inspect flighting for wear, bend, and cracks.
3. Inspect auger mounting hardware for wear, bend,
and loose fit.
4. Inspect all connecting pins and hardware for wear,
bend, and loose fit.
5. Inspect out put shaft for bend and wear.
6. Check gearbox fluid level periodically. Refer to “Gear
Lube Fluid Level” on page 23 for detailed
instructions.
7. Replace all worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels
by obtaining new labels from your nearest Kubota
dealer.
Long-Term Storage
Clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to
the Skid Steer Auger when storing it for long periods and
when storing it at the end of a working season. This will
help ensure the auger is ready for field use the next time
you hook-up to it.
1. Clean off any dirt and grease that may have
accumulated on the unit and moving parts. Scrape
off compacted dirt and then wash surfaces thoroughly
with a garden hose. A coating of oil may also be
applied to the spiral flights to minimize oxidation.
2. Inspect unit for loose, damaged, or worn parts and
adjust or replace as needed.
3. Lubricate as noted on page 23.
4. Store unit on a level surface in a clean, dry place. Be
sure unit is properly supported so as not to fall on any
one during storage.
5. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust. Ask your Kubota dealer for touch-up
paint. Paint is available in aerosol can, quarts, and
gallon sizes. See chart below.
6. Replace all damaged or missing decals.
Touch-Up Paint
Part No. Part Description
821-070C GLOSS BLACK ENAMEL SPRAY CAN
821-070CTU GLOSS BLACK ENAMEL BOTTLE & BRUSH
821-070CQT GLOSS BLACK ENAMEL QUART
821-070CGL GLOSS BLACK ENAMEL GALLON
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication