Kubota AP-SD96, Operator'S Manual

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Section 3: Operating
AP-SD96 Silage Defacer 350-270MK 9/3/19
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Table of Contents
Hydraulic Hook-up to Power Machine
Kubota offers two hose kit options for the Silage Defacer.
The skid loader hose kit is to be hooked up to a skid steer
or track loader, while the tractor loader hose kit is to be
hooked up to the front loader of a tractor.
!
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Make sure hydraulic hoses are properly routed without
twists to prevent becoming stretched, pinched, or kinked. A
damaged hydraulic hose can burst and leak hydraulic fluid.
•
Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate the skin
and/or eyes causing a serious injury. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic
systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than
hands when searching for leaks. A doctor familiar with this
type of injury must treat the injury within a few hours or
gangrene may result. DO NOT DELAY.
•
Shut power machine down and release all hydraulic
pressure to the equipment before connecting or
disconnecting hydraulic hoses to or from the power
machine.
•
Always be alert when operating the loader. Watch the front,
sides, and back for people, animals, and obstructions.
Watch for overhead clearances when raising loader arms
and while traveling.
Skid Loader Hose Kit Hook-up
Refer to Figure 3-4:
1. Shut down the power machine before dismounting by
following the “Power Machine Shutdown
Procedure” on page 9.
2. Ensure both hydraulic hoses are routed through the
hose stay found of the skid steer or track loader.
a. If attaching to a Kubota machine, route hydraulic
hoses through Kubota’s SVL or SSV Hose Stay
as shown in Figure 3-4.
Kubota SVL Hose Stay
Figure 3-4
3. Confirm couplers (#1 & #2), and power machine
coupler fittings are clean and free from dirt.
4. Connect couplers (#1 & #2) to their respective
coupler fittings on the power machine.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure coupler fittings on the
hydraulic hoses and power machine are clean
before connecting them together.
SVL Hose Stay Kit #S6689
37394
Tractor Loader Hose Kit Hook-up
Refer to Figure 3-5:
1. Shutdown the tractor before dismounting by following
the “Power Machine Shutdown Procedure” on
page 9.
2. Ensure both hydraulic hoses are routed through the
formed D-ring (#3).
3. Confirm couplers (#1 & #2), as well as the tractor
loader’s coupler fittings are clean and free from dirt.
4. Connect couplers (#1 & #2) to their respective
coupler fittings on the tractor’s loader.
Hydraulic Hook-up to Power Machine
Figure 3-5
Checking Equipment Clearances
Before operating the Silage Defacer, it is necessary to
check that the installed hydraulic hoses are adequate in
length, and will not become pinched or stretched as the
power machine cycles through the loader’s full range of
motions. Prior to performing the clearance check, ensure
the attachment’s hitch is properly hooked up to the power
machine by following the procedure for
“Hook-up to
Quick Attach Hitch” on page 16 or “Hook-up to Euro
Hitch”
on page 17.
1. Visually inspect hydraulic hoses for possible pinch
points, or potential stretching due to inadequate hose
length. Make adjustments as needed.
2. Have someone stand nearby to check for clearances,
and motion to the operator to stop if a problem arises.
3. Start power machine and cautiously raise loader
high enough to allow attachment to completely tilt
down without making contact with the ground.
4. Fully extend loader’s tilt cylinders to tilt attachment
down. At this point, check hose length clearances.
5. Once clearance check is complete, cautiously lower
loader until attachment is resting on the ground.
6. If necessary, make any needed adjustments to the
hose kit, then repeat steps one through five before
putting attachment into service.
IMPORTANT: Coupler fittings on tractor’s loader
hoses may vary depending on valve kit installed on
the loader.
Skid Loader
Hose Kit
Skid steer
hose stay 72180
Tractor Loader
Hose Kit
72179