Kubota AP-SGR1566 Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

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Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied 
with standard unit. 
For an Operator’s Manual and Decal Kit 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! 

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37860

Grapples

AP-SGR1566, AP-SGR1572, & AP-SGR1578

380-054MK

Operator’s Manual

 Printed 4/11/19

Summary of Contents for AP-SGR1566

Page 1: ...t 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 37860 Grapples AP SGR1566 AP SGR1572 AP SGR1578 380 054MK Operator s Manual Printed 4 11 19 ...

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: ...y 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 Before You Start 8 Torque Requirements 8 Customer Supplied Hose Hook up 8 Optional Hydraulic Hose Hook up 8 Installation of Optional Hydraulic Hoses 9 Installation of Optional Shields 10 Skid S...

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 SGR1566 AP SGR1572 AP SGR1578 Grapples 380 054MK 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: ...r 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 install new labels a Clean surface area where label is to be placed b Spray soapy water onto the cl...

Page 11: ... using quality materials Proper assembly maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this attachment Application The Kubota SGR1566 SGR1572 and SGR1578 Rock Grapples have uses and applications in farming ranching construction sites nurseries campuses theme parks salvage operations warehouses lumber yards and large or small retail outlets They have the ...

Page 12: ... installed in the correct location Refer to the Parts Manual if unsure NOTE All assembled hardware from the factory has been installed in the correct location Remember location of a part or fastener if removed Keep parts separated Operator s Manual 380 054MK Parts Manual 380 054PK Make sure working parts move freely bolts are tight cotter pins are spread Operator s Manual Make sure all grease fitt...

Page 13: ...raulic cylinders 9 Hydraulic Hose Installation Figure 1 1 Rod End 37864 Base End Pressure Line Return Line Return Line Installation of Optional Hydraulic Hoses Refer to Figure 1 1 1 Remove plugs 8 from fittings 6A 7A 2 Remove Nylock nut 16 and bolt 17 3 Attach hydraulic hose 10 to fitting 6A Tighten hose to the fitting 4 Attach hydraulic hose 11 to fitting 7A Tighten hose to the fitting 5 Attach 9...

Page 14: ... 3 through pivot hole in shield 1 clevis plate B base of hydraulic cylinder 8 clevis plate A and out opposite pivot hole in shield 1 4 Secure pivot pin 3 with new 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 GR5 cap screw 6 new spacer 4 and existing hex flange locknut 7 Tighten locknut to the correct torque 5 Attach rod end of hydraulic cylinder 8 to front clevis plates with existing pivot pin 2 6 Secure pivot pin 2 with 1 2 1...

Page 15: ...areas before hooking up to grapple 2 Drive skid steer 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 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 th...

Page 16: ...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 Extend and retract hydraulic cylinder with skid steer tractor controls Switch male and female couplers on the hydraulic hoses if hydraulic cylinders operate the opposite direction intended and then reconnect hoses to...

Page 17: ...tend and retract hydraulic cylinders 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 cylinders to pivot jaws fully up and repeat step 5 7 Raise grapple fully up and repeat steps 4 6 Purging Hydraulic System 1 With grapple...

Page 18: ...pillage on operator and power machine Keep load slightly tilted back to secure its weight against the hitch frame Rotating top of hitch frame back too far can cause load to shift and fall rearward onto the machine and or operator Rotating top of hitch frame forward too far can cause load to shift and fall forward Section 2 Operating Procedures Operating Checklist Hazard control and accident preven...

Page 19: ...p position when appropriate If ROPS is in the locked up position fasten seat belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious injury or death from falling and machine overturn Never carry riders on the attachment or power machine Riders can obstruct the operator s view interfere with control of the equipment be pinched by moving components become entangled in rotating components be struck ...

Page 20: ...rhead obstructions 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 4 Center grapple on material to be picked up 5 Make a complete stop in front of material and position grapple at the proper height to enter the pile 6 Fully open grapple jaws and slowly drive into the pile Do not ram grapple into pile 7 Close grapple ...

Page 21: ...ht low to the ground before moving again Unhook Grapple Refer to Figure 2 1 1 See Long Term Storage on page 19 if parking grapple for long periods and end of season 2 Park skid steer tractor on a flat level solid surface and lower grapple onto the surface 3 Place transmission in park set park brake shut power equipment off and remove switch key 4 With grapple resting on the ground release all hydr...

Page 22: ...killed and adept in using your Rock Grapple you will soon learn that it is always more important to focus on the don ts than it is to focus on the dos For example don t exceed the lift capacity of your grapple tractor or skid steer Don t lift your load too high creating an unstable load and unsafe situation Don t tilt your load too far backwards setting up a situation that could cause your load to...

Page 23: ...impair the safety function performance and life of the implement Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts Backup alarm must be in good working order to warn others Use a backup camera or rear view mirror that is in good condition to help see undesirable situations behind the unit Drive at a slower speed to compensate for blind spots Section 3 Maintenance Lubrication Skid Steer Tractor Maintenance...

Page 24: ...e Quantity As required make sure grease is visible Lubrication Points 35218 35218 50 Hrs Multi purpose spray lube Multi purpose grease lube Multi purpose oil lube Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required Lubrication Legend 10 Hrs Hydraulic Cylinder Pivot Points 4 Zerks 2 per cylinder Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required make sure grease is visible 10 Hrs ...

Page 25: ...85 78 3 4 2 00 Closed Height in cm 30 76 2 30 76 2 30 76 2 Number of Teeth 21 23 25 Teeth Spacing in cm 3 7 6 3 7 6 3 7 6 Tooth Thickness in mm 3 8 10 3 8 10 3 8 10 Working Length of Teeth in m 37 3 4 96 37 3 4 96 37 3 4 96 Hydraulic Cylinder in cm 2 x 8 x 1 1 4 5 1 x 20 3 x 3 2 Rod 2 x 8 x 1 1 4 5 1 x 20 3 x 3 2 Rod 2 x 8 x 1 1 4 5 1 x 20 3 x 3 2 Rod Maximum Pressure Rating psi kPa 3500 24 1 3786...

Page 26: ... must be fitted with a Skid Steer universal quick attach mounting system Designed to protect hydraulic hoses Hydraulic hoses routed to prevent pinching Greasable hardened bushings at all pivot locations Bushings can be replaced if needed 1 1 4 Pivot pins Large diameter pins for extra strength Two cylinder independent grapples Able to secure uneven loads Grade 80 teeth material More than double the...

Page 27: ...properly attached 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 ...

Page 28: ...70 M16 X 2 145 105 225 165 315 230 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...

Page 29: ...Section 7 Torque Values Chart Table of Contents 4 11 19 AP SGR1566 AP SGR1572 AP SGR1578 Grapples 380 054MK 25 ...

Page 30: ...ck of normal maintenance or care or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically 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...

Page 31: ... 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...

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