Kubota AP-STP25, Operator'S Manual

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Table of Contents
4/10/19 AP-STP25 Tree/Post Puller 328-230MK
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Skid Steer Requirements
The Tree/Post Puller is designed to attach to skid steer
loaders with the following minimum requirements:
Horsepower Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-100 horsepower
Hitch type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal Quick Hitch
Hydraulic hoses . . . . . . . . . . 1 set of hydraulic outlets
Skid steer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . See warning below
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight power machines may need weight added to the
rear to maintain steering control and prevent forward tipping
or side tipping caused by a heavy front load. Consult your
power machine Operator’s Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
Torque Requirements
See “Torque Values Chart” on page 21 to determine
correct torque values when tightening hardware.
Dealer Preparations
This Tree/Post Puller is shipped completely assembled
and does not require any special assembly or set-up
instructions.
Tree/Post Puller Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 1-1:
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
A crushing hazard exists while hooking-up and unhooking the
attachment. Do not allow anyone to stand between attachment
and power machine while approaching or backing away from
the attachment. Do not operate lift and/or tilt controls while
someone is near the power machine and/or attachment.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Check hitch fit-up frequently. An improper fit-up can cause the
attachment to come loose from the loader hitch plate and fall.
1. Check for and remove all debris in the skid steer and
Tree/Post Puller hitch point areas.
2. Raise lock pins on skid steer hitch for hook-up.
3. Carefully drive up to the Tree/Post Puller making sure
the hitch plate on the skid steer loader arms is
parallel with the Tree/Post Puller hitch plate.
4. Rotate top of skid steer tilt arms slightly forward.
5. Place top of skid steer hitch plate under the puller’s
top angled bar.
6. Slowly raise loader arms up until the skid steer hitch
plate is seated under the top angle bar.
7. Rotate top of skid steer tilt arms back until skid steer
hitch plate makes full contact with puller’s hitch plate.
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
8. Lower lock pins on skid steer hitch. Make sure lock
pins go through bottom slots in puller hitch and are in
locked down position.
Tree/Post Puller Hook-up & Unhooking
Figure 1-1
Hydraulic Hose Hook-up
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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.
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IMPORTANT: Collect and dispose all oil spills and
leaks in an environmentally safe manner.
IMPORTANT: Hose routing is the responsibility of
the owner/operator. Pinched and/or stretched hoses
are not covered under the warranty.
IMPORTANT: Make sure coupler fittings on the
hydraulic hoses and power machine are clean
before connecting them together.