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Section 6: Features and Benefits 

Table of Contents

4/10/19

AP-STP25 Tree/Post Puller 328-230MK

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STP25

Features

Benefits

Universal quick attach mount

Fits a wide range of skid steers. Easy to hook-up and unhook.

Heavy square tube frame

3 1/2" lower and 3" upper main frame tubes provide good strength.

Optional push bar

Keeps limbs away from cab.

1 1/4" Main pivot pin

Large diameter pin spans upper and lower frame tubes to handle heavy work conditions.

Large jaw opening

Can pull trees up to 10" in diameter.

Greasable pivot points

All pivot points are greasable to reduce wear.

Cylinder shield standard

Heavy duty shield protects cylinder and fittings.

Angled jaw tips

For digging roots and loosening soil around the base of trees.

Anti-slip access points

Prevents slipping while entering and exiting the skid steer.

Supplied with Quick 
Disconnect couplers

Many competitors do not supply couplers.

Section 6: Features and Benefits

Summary of Contents for AP-STP25

Page 1: ...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 Tree Post Puller AP STP25 328 230MK Operator s Manual Printed 4 10 19 39817 ...

Page 2: ...d 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 Accessories Nam...

Page 3: ...ation 1 Safety at All Times 1 Look for the Safety Alert Symbol 1 Safety Labels 6 Introduction 7 Application 7 Using This Manual 7 Owner Assistance 7 Serial Number 7 Section 1 Assembly Set up 8 Skid Steer Requirements 8 Torque Requirements 8 Dealer Preparations 8 Tree Post Puller Hook Up 8 Hydraulic Hose Hook up 8 Purge Hydraulic System 9 Equipment Clearances 10 Unhooking The Tree Post Puller 10 Se...

Page 4: ...he 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 Table of Contents 4 10 19 AP STP25 Tree Post Puller 328 230MK See previous page for Table of contents ...

Page 5: ...under the watchful eye of a responsible adult Be alert and shut the attachment and skid steer track loader down if children enter the work area Never carry children on the power machine or attachment There is not a safe place for them to ride They may fall off and be run over or interfere with the control of the power machine Never allow children to operate the power machine even under adult super...

Page 6: ...re 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 unde...

Page 7: ...and ear plugs Clothing should fit snug without fringes and pull strings to avoid entanglement with moving parts Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment 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 Use Safety Lights and Devices S...

Page 8: ...pirators are required wear a respirator approved for protection against crystalline silica containing dust Do not alter respirator in any way Workers who use tight fitting respirators can not have beards mustaches which interfere with the respirator seal to the face If possible change into disposable or washable work clothes at the work site shower and change into clean clothing before leaving the...

Page 9: ...Important Safety Information 4 10 19 5 This page left blank intentionally ...

Page 10: ...earest 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 install new labels a Clean ...

Page 11: ... at www landpride com Terminology Right or Left as used in this manual is determined by facing forward in the direction the machine will operate while in use unless otherwise stated Definitions Owner Assistance The dealer should complete the Online Warranty IMPORTANT A special point of information related to the following topic Kubota s intention is this information must be read noted before conti...

Page 12: ...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 stee...

Page 13: ...c System Refer to Figure 1 3 1 With puller raised off the ground about 12 cycle hydraulic cylinder 9 from fully extended to fully retracted and back until cylinder operates smoothly 2 If cylinder 9 operates unevenly after cycling it several times purge hydraulic system as follows a Remove cotter pin 4 and clevis pin 5 b Rotate cylinder rod 9 out as shown c Remove cotter pin 4 and cylinder pin 6 d ...

Page 14: ...nhooking The Tree Post Puller Refer to Figure 1 4 1 Park skid steer on a solid surface that is flat and level 2 Retract hydraulic cylinder 4 to keep cylinder rod from being exposed to the elements 3 Lower Tree Post Puller onto the ground 4 Shut skid steer down Refer to Skid Steer Shutdown Procedures on page 11 5 Release all hydraulic system pressure before disconnecting hydraulic hoses from the sk...

Page 15: ...ctions Refer to Tree Post Puller Hook Up 8 Read and follow all operating procedures Refer to Section 2 Operating Procedures 11 Read and follow all maintenance instructions See Section 4 Maintenance Lubrication 16 Lubricate Tree Post Puller as needed Refer to Lubrication Points 17 Check Tree Post Puller initially and periodically for loose hardware Refer to Torque Values Chart 21 Pre Operational Sa...

Page 16: ...lt from the inability to read understand and follow instructions provided in this manual 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 tr...

Page 17: ... 1 IMPORTANT Always close jaws against each other before digging into the soil Digging with jaws spread apart can damage the frame pivoting jaw hydraulic cylinder and pivot pins Transport Safety DANGER To avoid serious injury or death The operator of this attachment must know how to control the power machine with attachment and how to stop them quickly in an emergency Keep attachment loader arms a...

Page 18: ... Move slowly forward to capture the tree inside and to the back of the jaws Close jaws against the tree to drive the teeth into the tree Be careful not to close the jaws so tight as to shear off the tree or post Raise skid steer loader arms up to pull a post or tree out of the ground If assistance is needed move forward and backward while pulling Some side to side movement may also be applied to a...

Page 19: ... flange locknuts 3 5 and hex head bolts 2 4 from push bar assembly 1 2 Position push bar assembly 1 so that the holes on the push bar mount pads 7 line up with the slots on the lower support plate 6 3 Fasten push bar assembly 1 to the lower support plate 6 with four 5 8 11X1 3 4 GR5 bolts 4 and four hex flange locknuts 5 Hand tighten 4 Align the holes on the rear legs 8 with holes A and B 5 Fasten...

Page 20: ...tions They can weaken the integrity and impair the safety function performance and life of the attachment Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts Skid Steer Maintenance One of the most important things you can do to prevent hydraulic system problems is to ensure your skid steer hydraulic system remains free of dirt and contamination Use a clean cloth to wipe hose ends before attaching them to yo...

Page 21: ...il lube Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required Lubrication Legend Main Pivot Pin 1 Zerk Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Until grease emerges 10 Hours Clevis Pin Cylinder Rod End 1 Zerk Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Until grease emerges 10 Hours Clevis Pin Cylinder Base End 1 Zerk Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Until grease emerg...

Page 22: ...eeth Tips in mm Laser cut from 3 4 19 high strength steel Angled for digging Jaw pivot pin in cm Greasable pin constructed of solid 1 1 4 3 2 diameter steel Hydraulic cylinder in cm 2 x 8 x 1 1 8 5 1 x 20 3 x 2 9 welded hydraulic cylinder Hydraulic cylinder pivot pins Greasable Cylinder guard in mm 3 16 5 welded steel plate Quick disconnect couplers Small flat face male female couplers Maximum pre...

Page 23: ...pin Large diameter pin spans upper and lower frame tubes to handle heavy work conditions Large jaw opening Can pull trees up to 10 in diameter Greasable pivot points All pivot points are greasable to reduce wear Cylinder shield standard Heavy duty shield protects cylinder and fittings Angled jaw tips For digging roots and loosening soil around the base of trees Anti slip access points Prevents sli...

Page 24: ...inder is damaged Repair hydraulic cylinder Cylinder rod is bent Replace cylinder rod Tree does not pull The tree has a well developed root system Some species of trees are stronger than others and won t pull as easily Learn maximum sizes of each species that can be pulled Don t exceed 10 with any species Move skid steer forward and backward to assist in breaking the roots free Side to side movemen...

Page 25: ... 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 3 480 355 760...

Page 26: ...l 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 product an...

Page 27: ...ntations 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 this Public...

Page 28: ...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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