Kubota SSV65, Operator'S Manual

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39 OPERATION OF THE MACHINE
5. When the attachment is properly seated in the saddle
and against the front of the quick-hitch mounting plate,
turn off the engine and set the parking brake. Push the
quick-hitch levers to the fully "LOCKED" position.
Verify both lock pins are completely engaged in the
base of the attachment.
6. With an attachment in place, lift the lift arms and empty
out the bucket. Tilt the bucket downwards and verify
the lock pins are fully engaged.
To avoid personal injury or death:
A
The following engagement points are critical.
1) The lock pins of the quick-hitch have to
protrude into and through the pin slots of
the attachment on both sides.
It is critical that the pins are in good
condition and without visible signs of wear
or damage and that the operator align the
quick-hitch with the attachment to allow
the pins to go through the pin slots.
2) Both levers have to be pushed down until
the levers contact the ear plates near the
points where the pin bolt goes through the
lever (A).
3) Do not operate the machine or attachment
unless all of the above conditions are met.
7. Visually verify when pushing the quick-hitch levers into
locked position that the lock pins protrude through the
slot.
8. When attaching different attachments visually inspect
for broken or damaged pins. If broken or damaged
pins are found, replace before using. Use of broken
pins may result in detachment or deformation, causing
loss of performance, personal injury or death.
9. You are now ready to use the attachment.
To avoid personal injury, death or machine
damage:
A
Never operate or transport attachments which
are not attached completely.
A
Always replace damaged hardware
immediately.
B Detaching Attachments
1. Lower the attachment to ground level with the
attachment slightly in the rolled back position. Stop the
engine (the parking brake automatically engages.).
2. Disconnect the attachment's electrical harness and
hydraulic lines from the lift arms if equipped.
3. Pull the quick-hitch lever up to the unlocked position to
release the lock pins.
4. While sitting in the machine operator's seat, start the
engine and slowly move the bucket operating device
to the "DUMP" position until the attachment is pushed
away from the quick-hitch.
5. Lower the lift arms so that the quick-hitch mounting
plate clears the attachment saddle.
6. Back away from the attachment slowly.
7. If an attachment is not going to be detached from the
quick-hitch immediately, push the lever of the quick-
hitch to the locked position to prevent damage to the
lever assembly.
(1) Quick-hitch lever (A) "LOCK"
(1) Lever
(2) Ear plate
(3) Lock pin
(4) Pin slot (A) "The lever contacts the ear
plate at the points."
(B) "The pin protrudes through
the slot."