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7/31/17

AP-SBL2566, AP-SBL2574, & AP-SBL2584 Snow Blowers 370-478MK

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Copyright 2017 All rights Reserved

Kubota provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Kubota
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Kubota reserves the right
to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future. 

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Information   . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1

Safety at All Times   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol   . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6

Application   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using This Manual   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Owner Assistance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Serial Number   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up   . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

Skid Steer/Tractor Requirements   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Torque Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Loading & Unloading  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Optional Outer Skid Shoes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Optional Inner Skid Shoes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SBL2566 Chute Assembly   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SBL2574 & SBL2584 Chute Assembly  . . . . . . . . . . 8
Spout Deflector, Hydraulic Cylinder   . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Quick Coupler Set-up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Section 2: Equipment Hook-up & Unhook  . .  11

Snow Blower Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hydraulic Hose Hook-up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Solenoid Hook-up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Check Equipment Clearances  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Unhooking The Snow Blower   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Section 3: Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15

Motor Assembly   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Flat Face Couplers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Case Drain Coupler & Cable Ties  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Electrical Control Harness (Optional)   . . . . . . . . . . 16

Control Harness With Deutsch 14 Pin Plug  . . . . 16
Control Harness With Deutsch 2 Pin Plug  . . . . . 17

Assembly Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Initial Preparations   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mount Control Box (#2) in Cab  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connect to Power  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Route Wire Harness (#3)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hook-up Solenoid Harness (#4)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Outer Skid Shoes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Inner Skid Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Section 4: Adjustments   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Discharge Chute & Spout Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Spout Deflector Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chute Rotation Gear Alignment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chute Rotation Adjustment   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Outer Skid Shoe Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Inner Skid Shoe Adjustment   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Auger Speed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Level Run Indicator Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Section 5: Operating Instructions  . . . . . . . . . 24

Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
General Safety Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Mount & Dismount Skid Steer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Inspection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operating Safety Check   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Transporting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Leveling The Snow Blower   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
General Operator Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Section 6: Maintenance & Lubrication   . . . . . 30

General Maintenance Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tractor/Skid Steer Maintenance   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Auger & Impeller Inspection   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Outer Skid Shoe Option   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Inner Skid Shoe Option  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Grader Blade  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Long-Term Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Section 7: Specifications & Capacities  . . . . . 34
Section 8: Features & Benefits   . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Section 9: Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section 10: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . 37
Section 11: Warranty & Legal Disclaimer  . . . 38

Summary of Contents for AP-SBL2566

Page 1: ...in French Language please see your Kubota dealer Read the Operator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Snow Blowers AP SBL2566 AP SBL2574 AP SBL2584 370 478MK Operator s Manual Printed 7 31 17 37871 ...

Page 2: ...ghts and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Section of this manual with the Option s weight and measurements Dealer Contact Information Model Number Serial Number Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Name Street ...

Page 3: ...Coupler Set up 10 Section 2 Equipment Hook up Unhook 11 Snow Blower Hook up 11 Hydraulic Hose Hook up 12 Solenoid Hook up 12 Check Equipment Clearances 13 Unhooking The Snow Blower 14 Section 3 Options 15 Motor Assembly 15 Flat Face Couplers 15 Case Drain Coupler Cable Ties 15 Electrical Control Harness Optional 16 Control Harness With Deutsch 14 Pin Plug 16 Control Harness With Deutsch 2 Pin Plug...

Page 4: ... appropriate App on your smart phone open the App point your phone on the QR code and take a picture Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Kubota products Refer to Parts Manual QR Locator on this page for detailed instructions AP SBL2566 AP SBL2574 AP SBL2584 Snow Blowers 370 478MK Table of Contents See previous page for Table of contents ...

Page 5: ...ust be taken When you see this symbol be alert and carefully read the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of equipment OFF REMOVE Skid Steer Shutdown And Storage If engaged dise...

Page 6: ... involved Make sure wheel bolts have been tightened to the specified torque Practice Safe Maintenance Understand procedure before doing work Refer to the Operator s Manual for additional information Work on a level surface in a clean dry area that is well lit Lower attachment to the ground and follow all shutdown procedures before leaving the operator s seat to perform maintenance Do not work unde...

Page 7: ... equipment Keep Riders Off Machinery Never carry riders or use the machinery to lift or transport individuals There is not a safe place for a person to ride Riders obstruct operator s view and interfere with the control of the power machine Riders can be struck by objects or thrown from the equipment Avoid Underground Utilities Dig Safe Call 811 USA Always contact your local utility companies elec...

Page 8: ...ew labels from your nearest Kubota dealer To find your nearest dealer visit our dealer locator at www landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Kubota When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request 4 Refer to this section for proper label placement To instal...

Page 9: ...2566 AP SBL2574 AP SBL2584 Snow Blowers 370 478MK Table of Contents 858 148C Warning Pinch Point Hazard 37872 35598 37872 37872 818 858C Warning To Prevent Serious Injury or Death 818 634C Danger Rotating Auger 2 Places ...

Page 10: ...as been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials Proper assembly maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this attachment Application Kubota offers the SBL2566 SBL2574 and SBL2584 Series of residential Snow Blowers ranging from 66 up to 84 in width They are designed with a skid steer mounting plate for attaching to ski...

Page 11: ...r to Torque Values Chart on page 37 to determine correct torque values for common bolts Loading Unloading Refer to Figure 1 1 There are two lifting holes one on each end panel Use these holes to attach lift chains during loading unloading and while installing skid shoes in assembly set up Lift Points Figure 1 1 IMPORTANT The skid steer or tractor mounted hydraulic reservoir system must be equipped...

Page 12: ...e bearings 5 Keep hardware for reuse 3 With discharge chute 1 facing straight forward as shown Slide base of chute over UHMW chute bearing ring 14 until base of chute is fully under remaining bearing straps 2B 2C and engaged with sprocket 4 4 Reattach bearing strap 2A to snow blower housing with existing 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 GR5 bolts 9 chute bearings 5 lock washers 13 and nuts 11 Tighten nuts 11 to the...

Page 13: ...7 with cable tie 8 in the locations shown Refer to Figure 1 9 3 Screw o ring end of 9 16 elbows 2A 2B into cylinder ports on hydraulic cylinder 1 Do not tighten elbows at this time 4 Screw 1 4 x 45 short hydraulic hose 3 to elbow 2B until tight 5 Screw 1 4 x 55 long hydraulic hose 4 to elbow 2A until tight 6 Tighten elbows 2A 2B to hydraulic cylinder 1 until tight 37229 Hydraulic Hose Hook up Spou...

Page 14: ...aulic line 7 and tighten 7 Remove plastic cap from hydraulic line 8 and screw remaining coupler to line 8 until tight 8 If customer chooses to screw case drain line 9 directly to the tank sump then skip step 9 and go to Snow Blower Hook up on page 11 9 If attaching optional coupler 6 to case drain line 9 a Remove plastic cap from case drain line 9 b Wrap teflon tape around the pipe threads on the ...

Page 15: ... Section 2 Equipment Hook up Unhook Hook up to Snow Blower Figure 2 1 35599 Bottom slots Top Angle Bars 1 2 3 5 4 Refer to Figure 2 1 1 Check for and remove debris in the hitch point areas before hooking up to Snow Blower 2 Raise lock pins on loader hitch for hook up 3 Drive skid steer or tractor slowly to the Snow Blower hitch making sure hitch plate on the skid steer tractor is parallel with the...

Page 16: ...ay Kit 2 Clean quick connect couplers of dirt and then connect couplers 1 2 to the skid steer couplers or couplers at the tractor mounted hydraulic reservoir Make sure quick connect couplers have fully engaged If they have not check the following a Make sure couplers are same size and type b Make sure hydraulic pressure has been released 3 If case drain line is fitted with the optional coupler the...

Page 17: ...or 3B with white wire connector 3W at solenoid 1 35606 Hydraulic Hoses Cable Ties Figure 2 4 Refer to Figure 2 4 11 Adjust path of hydraulic hoses 1 2 3 and wire harness 4 to suit and secure with cable ties 5 as needed Check Equipment Clearances It is important to check clearance before putting the Snow Blower into operation Make sure hydraulic hoses and wiring harness are long enough and won t be...

Page 18: ...4 Disconnect solenoid wire harness 4 from the front of the loader arm Do not disconnect harness from the solenoids 5 Disconnect hydraulic hoses 1 2 3 from skid steer or tractor mounted hydraulic reservoir 6 Store hydraulic hoses and wire harness on the Snow Blower frame to keep dirt away from the couplings and electrical connector 7 Raise lock pins on loader hitch If lock pins are activated from t...

Page 19: ...o Figure 3 2 The following flat face hydraulic couplers are available LARGE FLAT FACE COUPLERS 316 289A Large flat face couplers consist of one large flat face male coupler and one large flat face female coupler Available only for SBL2584 SMALL FLAT FACE COUPLERS 316 290A Small flat face couplers consist of one small flat face male coupler one small flat face female coupler and two adapters Availa...

Page 20: ...00 Series with 14 pin coupler New Holland with 14 pin coupler Deutsch HGD30 14 Pin 2 Function Wiring Harness Figure 3 4 35358 Electrical Control Harness Optional Kubota offers three electrical control harness If not purchased with the Snow Blower one may be purchased from your nearest Kubota dealer Additional instructions are provided on the page noted in the list below Part No 370 336A Control ha...

Page 21: ...and to control box 2 Control box 2 Mounts in a convenient location for the operator to access from the operator s seat Wire harness 3 Attaches to control box 2 and runs from the control box to the loader arm Wiring harness 4 Attaches to wire harness 3 at the loader arm and at the solenoids on the Snow Blower Cable ties 5 For securing wire harnesses 1 3 4 to the skid steer and Snow Blower Kubota Po...

Page 22: ...wer cord 1 is placed in an out of the way area to prevent operator entanglement with the cord 6 Add zip ties 5 to power cord 1 as needed Refer to Figure 3 10 7 Fuse B is supplied by customer Install 10 amp fuse B in Kubota s fuse box slot 17 labeled Electrical Outlet 2 Route Wire Harness 3 Refer to Figure 3 5 on page 17 and Figure 3 11 on page 19 DANGER To prevent serious injury or death Do not go...

Page 23: ...nual and below a Locate solenoid on the attachment that controls the motor on the Snow Blower for rotating the spout left and right Attach brown wire connector and white wire connector to that solenoid b Locate solenoid on the attachment that controls the cylinder on the Snow Blower for tilting the discharge chute up and down Attach green wire connector and red wire connector to that solenoid c Re...

Page 24: ...stable by unbolting them and reattaching them at a different height 370 451K SBL2566 SKID SHOE BUNDLE 370 438K SBL2574 SBL2584 SKID SHOE BUNDLE Inner Skid Shoes Refer to Figure 3 15 Inner skid shoes are mounted behind the Snow Blower and are adjustable vertically by pulling a bent pin and moving the skid shoes up or down 370 440K SKID SHOE BUNDLE Outer Skid Shoes Figure 3 14 Inner Skid Shoes Figur...

Page 25: ...Snow Blower back into service IMPORTANT Adjustment screws on hydraulic motor are preset at the factory Do not change factory settings Changing factory settings can cause structural damage to the Snow Blower 35810 Connects to 12V Power Source Connects toWire Harness Not Used Section 4 Adjustments Chute Rotation Gear Adjustment Figure 4 2 Chute Rotation Gear Alignment Refer to Figure 4 2 1 Stop skid...

Page 26: ...sphalt and concrete Never set Snow Blower so low as to pick up gravel and or rock Outer Skid Shoe Assembly Figure 4 3 Outer Skid Shoe Adjustment Refer to Figure 4 3 1 Park on a level solid surface place skid steer tractor in park and lower both ends of grader blade 1 onto support blocks 5 that are capable of holding skid shoes 2 off the ground several inches 2 Shut skid steer tractor engine off an...

Page 27: ...tractor on flat level ground 2 Lower lift arms to put attachment flat on the ground 3 Make any tilt adjustments as necessary to position top of Snow Blower side plate parallel and level with the ground If necessary a level 4 can be used as shown 4 Turn off engine engage park brake and remove key to prevent unauthorized starting before dismounting from skid steer or tractor 5 If included raise seat...

Page 28: ... serious injury or death from falling and machine overturn Keep bystanders and animals away from machinery while in operation They can become entangled in the equipment hit by throwing objects or ran over Make certain the attachment is resting on the ground and all hydraulic pressure is relieved before disconnecting hydraulic fittings from the power machine Always operate Snow Blower with skid ste...

Page 29: ...ng components Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on handles Walk never run Do not operate Snow Blower with auger flighting or impeller blades that are broken or bent making contact with the housing Broken or bent flighting and blades can break loose at high speeds causing serious injury or death Never run gravel crushed ...

Page 30: ...d cause structural damage to the unit NOTE Always check with local codes to know where snow can be legally piled Never pile snow on someone else s property streets or sidewalks 35559 lower loader arms fully down remove switch key and make sure impeller and auger have come to a complete stop before dismounting skid steer or tractor 1 Complete Operating Checklist table provided above 2 Inspect skid ...

Page 31: ...s completes the operational safety checks Transporting DANGER To prevent serious injury or death Keep attachment away from overhead electrical power lines Place an orange warning sign under overhead electrical power lines indicating type of danger above WARNING To prevent serious injury or death Always transport loads low to the ground to maintain stability Always travel straight up and straight d...

Page 32: ... checks or removing snow If you have not leveled the Snow Blower please complete this procedure before continuing If you detect a malfunction in either your Snow Blower or skid steer tractor during the operational safety check immediately shut skid steer or tractor off remove switch key and make all necessary repairs and adjustments before continuing Before starting the skid steer or tractor make ...

Page 33: ...d impeller start rotating If everything sounds fine increase engine speed to a recommended operating speed If an unusual sound is heard shut your machine down immediately investigate the cause and make necessary repairs before continuing Start traveling forward while blowing snow Always blow snow while traveling at a speed that will allow you to be in control at all times Change speed if travel sp...

Page 34: ...ong way to prevent control valve and hydraulic cylinder problems Auger Impeller Inspection Refer to Figure 6 1 1 Check 2 12 impeller nut 3 for tightness If loose tighten jam nut with wrench 1 When finished secure wrench to housing with flange lock nuts 2 Refer to Figure 6 2 2 Check impellers 1 for wear structural cracks and breakage Repair or replace impeller before it causes structural damage to ...

Page 35: ...ough square holes A in skid shoe 2 and the Snow Blower side panel Secure carriage bolts with hex flange lock nuts 4 7 Tighten lock nuts 4 to the correct torque 8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 above for left hand skid shoe 9 If skid shoes need readjusting refer to Outer Skid Shoe Adjustment on page 22 35607 Outer Skid Shoe Part Numbers Part No Part Description 370 436H OUTER RIGHT HAND SKID SHOE SBL66 370 43...

Page 36: ...in and components powered by the drivetrain The power take off can be engaged if tractor is started causing bodily injury or death Always secure equipment with solid supports before working under it Never work under equipment supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics Concrete blocks can break hydraulic lines can burst and or hydraulic controls can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off ...

Page 37: ... Table of Contents Auger Flange Bearing 2 Zerks Left Side Shown Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As needed Lubrication 50 Hrs Multi purpose spray lube Multi purpose grease lube Multi purpose oil lube Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required Lubrication Legend 35610 10 Hours ...

Page 38: ... Hydraulic Requirements Low Volume Motor Option Medium Volume Motor Option High Volume Motor Option 12 19 GPM 20 26 GPM 27 33 GPM Hydraulic Pressure Rating 2500 3500 psi Hitch Skid steer loader mounting plate Main Housing Material 10 Gauge Side Plate Material 3 16 Chute Opening at the Base 10 12 Impeller Housing Depth 8 10 Impeller Diameter 24 Number of Impeller Blades 4 Auger Diameter 16 Number o...

Page 39: ...Bolt on reversible and replaceable cutting edge Improves service life of Snow Blower by protecting the unit from bottom wear and absorbing some of the shock when hitting solid objects The blade can be rotated 180o to double its life and can be replaced when both edges are worn out Greasable auger end bearing Less drag on the power train and extends life of unit Sprocket driven chute rotator Allows...

Page 40: ...ts are on the wrong side of the rotational stop Remove rotational stop Rotate chute to throw snow straight forward Reattach rotational stop Discharge spout does not throw snow the preferred distance Discharge spout is set at the wrong angle Extend hydraulic cylinder to shorten throwing distance Retract hydraulic cylinder to lengthen throwing distance Impeller is throwing small amounts of snow Not ...

Page 41: ...15 230 5 8 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1 5 155 115 240 180 335 245 5 8 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7 8 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1 5 310 230 650 480 900 665 7 8 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780 1 8 34...

Page 42: ...fically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized Land Pride dealer Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall not b...

Page 43: ...all representations and warranties whether express or implied including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and Kubota shall not be liable for any damages whether compensatory direct indirect incidental special or consequential arising out of or in connection with the use of this publication or in the information therein The Product s described in ...

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