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Important Safety Information

4/11/19

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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in 
this manual.

Transport Safely

Comply with federal, state, and 
local laws.

Use towing vehicle and trailer of 
adequate size and capacity. Secure 
equipment towed on a trailer with 
tie downs and chains.

Sudden braking can cause a towed 
trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce 
speed if towed trailer is not 
equipped with brakes.

Avoid contact with any overhead 
utility lines or electrically charged 
conductors.

Always drive with load on end of 
loader arms low to the ground. 

Always drive straight up and down 
steep inclines with heavy end of 
skid steer or tractor with loader 
attachment on the “uphill” side.

Engage park brake when stopped 
on an incline.

Maximum transport speed for an 
attached equipment is 20 mph. DO 
NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a 
speed which does not allow 
adequate control of steering and 
stopping. Some rough terrains 
require a slower speed. 

As a guideline, use the following 
maximum speed weight ratios for 
attached equipment:

20 mph

 when weight of attached 

equipment is less than or equal 
to the weight of machine towing 
the equipment.

10 mph

 when weight of attached 

equipment exceeds weight of 
machine towing equipment but 
not more than double the weight.

IMPORTANT:

 Do not tow a load 

that is more than double the weight 
of the vehicle towing the load.

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 under any hydraulic 
supported equipment. It can settle, 
suddenly leak down, or be lowered 
accidentally. If it is necessary to work 
under the equipment, securely 
support it with stands or suitable 
blocking beforehand.

Use properly grounded electrical 
outlets and tools. 

Use correct tools and equipment for 
the job that are in good condition.

Allow equipment to cool before 
working on it.

Disconnect battery ground cable (-) 
before servicing or adjusting 
electrical systems or before welding 
on equipment.

Inspect all parts. Make certain parts 
are in good condition & installed 
properly.

Replace parts on this attachment 
with genuine Kubota parts only. Do 
not alter this attachment in a way 
which will adversely affect its 
performance.

Do not grease or oil attachment 
while it is in operation.

Remove buildup of grease, oil, or 
debris.

Always make sure any material and 
waste products from the repair and 
maintenance of the attachment are 
properly collected and disposed.

Remove all tools and unused parts 
from the equipment before 
operation.

Dig Safe - Avoid 
Underground Utilities

USA: Call 811
CAN: digsafecanada.ca 

Always contact your local utility 
companies (electrical, telephone, 
gas, water, sewer, and others) 
before digging so that they may 
mark the location of any 
underground services in the 
area. 

Be sure to ask how close you can 
work to the marks they 
positioned.

Tire Safety

Tire changing can be dangerous 
and must be performed by 
trained personnel using the 
correct tools and equipment.

Always maintain correct tire 
pressure. Do not inflate tires 
above recommended pressures 
shown in the Operator’s Manual.

When inflating tires, use a clip-on 
chuck and extension hose long 
enough to allow you to stand to 
one side and NOT in front of or 
over the tire assembly. Use a 
safety cage if available.

Securely support the attachment 
when changing a wheel.

When removing and installing 
wheels, use wheel handling 
equipment adequate for the 
weight involved.

Make sure wheel bolts have been 
tightened to the specified torque.

Summary of Contents for AP-SGM1566

Page 1: ...rench 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 Grapples AP SGM1566 AP SGM1572 AP SGM1578 380 051MK Operator s Manual Printed 4 11 19 xxxxx 39752 37779 ...

Page 2: ...y ordered the weights 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 Accesso...

Page 3: ...fety Alert Symbol 1 Safety Labels 6 Introduction 7 Application 7 Using This Manual 7 Terminology 7 Definitions 7 Owner Assistance 7 Serial Number 7 Section 1 Assembly Set Up 8 Skid Steer Tractor Requirements 8 Torque Requirements 8 Before You Start 8 Optional Upper Grapple Fork 9 Customer Supplied Hydraulics 9 Optional Hydraulic Cylinder Shield 10 Skid Steer Tractor Hook Up 11 Hydraulic Hose Hook ...

Page 4: ...priate 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 Table of Contents 4 11 19 AP SGM1566 AP SGM1572 AP SGM1578 Grapples 380 051MK See previous page for Table of contents ...

Page 5: ... steer and controls from the driver s seat only Never dismount from a moving tractor skid steer or leave machine unattended with engine running Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor skid steer and attachment while hooking up Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts While transporting and operating equipment watch out for objects overhead and along side such as fences trees ...

Page 6: ...t can settle suddenly leak down or be lowered accidentally If it is necessary to work under the equipment securely support it with stands or suitable blocking beforehand Use properly grounded electrical outlets and tools Use correct tools and equipment for the job that are in good condition Allow equipment to cool before working on it Disconnect battery ground cable before servicing or adjusting e...

Page 7: ... or hearing loss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs Operating equipment safely requires the operator s full attention Avoid wearing headphones while operating equipment Keep Riders Off Machinery Never carry riders on the power machine or attachment Riders obstruct operator s view and interfere with the control of the power machine Riders can be struck by objects or throw...

Page 8: ...an seriously injure persons animals plants soil and property Inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire is a serious health hazard Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by the chemical manufacturer OFF REMOVE Avoid Silica Dust There are guidelines which should be followed if crystalline silica quartz is present in the dust Be aware of and follow OSHA or other local State or Federal ...

Page 9: ...Important Safety Information 4 11 19 5 This page left blank intentionally ...

Page 10: ...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 install new labels a Clean surface area where label is to be placed b Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area c Peel b...

Page 11: ...e operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this attachment Application The Kubota SGM15 Series Manure Grapples have uses and applications in farming ranching horse ranches feedlots and nurseries They have the capability of quickly and conveniently turning your skid steer loader or tractor loader equipped with a universal quick attach mounting system into a Manure Grappl...

Page 12: ...h mounting system Consult the skid steer or tractor Operator s Manual for operating capacity lifting capacity and operating specifications They will vary from unit to unit Do not exceed the rated capacities and specifications of the skid steer or tractor WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Consult your power machine s manual for operating capacity lifting capacity and operating specifications...

Page 13: ...nder 6 and pull rod end of hydraulic cylinder out 7 Make sure grease zerk 3 is pointing up as shown Attach rod end of hydraulic cylinder 6 to front clevis plates with pivot pin 1C as shown 8 Secure pivot pin 1C with 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 GR5 hex head cap screw 4 and hex flange locknut 5 Tighten hex flange locknut to the correct torque 9 Continue with Customer Supplied Hydraulics on this page Customer Sup...

Page 14: ...bows 10 11 Attach selected quick connect coupler in step 10 to pressure line 13 and remaining coupler to return line 14 Tighten couplers to the hoses Optional Hydraulic Cylinder Shield Refer to Figure 1 3 on page 11 Hydraulic Cylinder Shield Part No 380 038A 1 Remove hex flange locknuts 5 bolts 4 15 and pivot pins 1B 1C Discard bolt 15 Keep remaining hardware for reuse 2 Slide optional shield 14 o...

Page 15: ...r or tractor slowly to the grapple hitch making sure the hitch plate on the skid steer tractor is parallel with the grapple s top angle bar 3 Rotate top of skid steer tractor tilt arms slightly forward Hook up to Grapple Figure 1 4 4 Place top of skid steer tractor hitch plate under top angled bar on grapple and slowly raise hitch plate up until hitch plate is seated under the top angle bar 5 Rota...

Page 16: ...ower machine are clean before connecting them together NOTE If attaching to a Kubota skid steer route hydraulic hoses through Kubota s SVL or SSV Hose Stay as shown in Figure 1 6 Purchase SVL Hose Stay S6689 or SSV Hose Stay 77700 07225 through your nearest Kubota dealer Refer to your skid steer Operator s Manual for more instructions 14 13 37794 3 1 Pressure line 13 terminates at base end of hydr...

Page 17: ...lly extend and retract hydraulic cylinder on end of loader arms while watching for interferences between skid steer tractor and grapple frame Make sure hydraulic hoses are long enough and do not become pinched through the full range of motion 6 Fully retract hydraulic cylinder to pivot grapple fork fully up and repeat step 5 7 Raise grapple fully up and repeat steps 4 6 Purging Hydraulic System 1 ...

Page 18: ...is hard to see in the direction you are traveling and when placing a load that obstructs your vision A person or animal could be nearby in a blind spot Section 2 Operating Procedures Operating Checklist Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training involved in the operation transport storage and maintenance of the Manure Grapple Theref...

Page 19: ...chine Operator s Manual to determine proper weight requirements and maximum weight limitations Follow recommendations in the power machine Operator s Manual when parking or dismounting the power machine Do not chain or strap loads to the loader arms hitch or attachment Hitting solid objects with a load fastened to the attachment or machine can cause the operator to lose control Do not use attachme...

Page 20: ...s will the load be secured properly in the grapple when pulled free from a pile Before traveling IMPORTANT Do not ram attachment into a pile or hook a chain to the attachment to secure a load Doing so can damage the attachment with a loose load lower load to ground release load and re capture load to make it more secure 12 Position load at a safe low traveling height with grapple tilted slightly b...

Page 21: ...eed by getting onto the seat of your tractor or skid steer and starting it up It isn t going to take you long to learn how to use your new Kubota Manure Grapple but we do recommend that you take a little time to practice securely attaching and detaching your grapple to and from your mounting plate It is also important to practice lifting lowering maneuvering and placing a load until you gain the c...

Page 22: ...or meet OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications They can weaken the integrity and impair the safety function performance and life of the implement Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts Section 3 Maintenance Lubrication Skid Steer Tractor Maintenance One of the most important things you can do to prevent hydraulic system problems is to ensure your skid steer tractor reservoir remains...

Page 23: ... up to it 1 Clean off any dirt and grease that may have accumulated on the grapple Scrape off compacted dirt and then wash its surface thoroughly with a garden hose 2 Inspect grapple for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace when needed 3 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your Kubota dealer for aerosol touch up paint Paint is also available in touch up ...

Page 24: ...ylinder shield lbs kg 191 86 6 199 90 3 199 90 3 Number of grapple Teeth 4 Hydraulic Cylinder in cm 2 x 8 x 1 1 4 5 1 x 20 3 x 3 2 Rod Maximum hydraulic pressure psi mPa 3500 24 1 Optional Hydraulic Hose Kit Part No 380 062A in m in cm 2 fabric protected hydraulic hoses 99 2 51 109 2 77 long 2 elbows 2 straight adapters and 1 1 16 2 7 male and female quick couplers Optional Upper Grapple Fork Opti...

Page 25: ...y of machines Note Tractor Loaders must be fitted with a Skid Steer universal quick attach mounting system Designed to protect hydraulic hoses Hydraulic hoses routed to prevent pinching Replaceable spears Spears can be replaced if damaged Optional upper grapple fork Grips the material increases load capacity and reduces spillage 1 1 4 Upper grapple pivot pins Large diameter pins for extra strength...

Page 26: ...d to skid steer tractor Always make certain hitch is properly attached before lifting a load Reattach hitch to skid steer tractor if loose Load is being carried too high Recommended carrying height is as close to ground as possible without hitting objects Traveling and or turning too fast Reduce speed to a safe non bouncing speed Traveling sideways to an incline Travel straight up and down incline...

Page 27: ...0 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 8 340 250...

Page 28: ...ically 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 be...

Page 29: ... 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 thi...

Page 30: ...ision Telephone 1175 S Guild Ave Lodi CA 95240 209 334 9910 Central Division Telephone 14855 FAA Blvd Fort Worth TX 76155 817 571 0900 Northern Division Telephone 6300 at One Kubota Way Groveport OH 43125 614 835 1100 Southeast Division Telephone 1025 Northbrook Parkway Suwanee GA 30024 770 995 8855 ...

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