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For an Operator’s Manual and Decal Kit in French 
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Read the Operator’s Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, 
the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow 
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Skid Cutter

AP-SC7072

70395

326-974MK

Operator’s Manual

 Printed 2/6/19

Summary of Contents for AP-SC7072

Page 1: ...nd 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 Skid Cutter AP SC7072 70395 326 974MK Operator s Manual Printed 2 6 19 ...

Page 2: ...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 Name ...

Page 3: ... Terminology 6 Definitions 6 Owner Assistance 6 Serial Number 6 Further Assistance 6 Section 1 Assembly Set up 7 Skid Steer Requirements 7 Dealer Preparations 7 Uncrating 7 Torque Requirements 7 Hitch Hook Up 8 Height Adjustment Safety Chain 9 Hydraulic Hose Hook Up 10 Case Drain Assembly Optional 11 Pressure Gauge Assembly Optional 12 Section 2 Adjustments 13 Equipment Clearances 13 Section 3 Ope...

Page 4: ...quipment Download the 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 2 6 19 See previous page for Table of Contents ...

Page 5: ...nder 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 superv...

Page 6: ...e 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...

Page 7: ...nd 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 Sl...

Page 8: ...t 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 surface area where label is to be placed b Spray soap...

Page 9: ...C7072 Skid Cutter 326 974MK 2 6 19 5 70398 70398 818 831C Warning High Pressure 818 830C Safety Combo Danger Keep Hands Feet Away Danger Thrown Object Hazard Danger Rotating Blade Hazard Warning General Safety Notice Read Manual Observe Safety Messages ...

Page 10: ...ication SC7072 construction grade Skid Cutter is designed with the commercial or high use consumer in mind It features a rigid hitch mounting system 1 4 thick deck 4 swinging blades and a bi fold door on the front The SC7072 is capable of cutting and shredding brush or trees up to 7 in diameter Carbide mulching teeth mounted on the bottom of the blade carrier can be used for grinding stumps The st...

Page 11: ...Assembly Checklist on this page before assembling the cutter Speed up your assembly task and make the job safer by having all the needed parts and equipment readily at hand Ensure that the intended skid steer conforms to the requirements stated under the heading Skid Steer Requirements on this page Uncrating WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Always secure cutter with an overhead crane fork ...

Page 12: ...Slowly rotate skid steer hitch plate back 7 Engage skid steer lock handles Make sure the pins go through the bottom slots of the Skid Cutter s hitch and the handles lock down NOTE If the skid steer is not equipped with hydraulic lock handles the skid steer must be shut down and lock handles must be manually engaged Refer to Skid Steer Shutdown Procedures on page 16 Skid Steer Hook Up Figure 1 1 70...

Page 13: ...y See Skid Steer Shutdown Procedures on page 16 3 Run height adjustment safety chain under the skid steer hitch plate to the skid steer lower hitch loop Thread chain through the hitch loop and back toward the hitch plate Connect quick link coupler to a chain loop as shown in Figure 1 4 NOTE Two people may be required to install and adjust the height adjustment safety chain SC70 Height Adjustment S...

Page 14: ... hydraulic hoses through hose loop 1 on the left side of the cutter hitch as shown Hose Route For Kubota SVL Machine Figure 1 5 Refer to Figure 1 1 on page 8 2 Thread hoses through any hose holders that may be helpful on the machine operating the cutter See your skid steer Operator s Manual for instruction on how to use these hose holders IMPORTANT The customer must select best way to route the hy...

Page 15: ...r fitting 3 to port C in hydraulic motor 4 as shown and tighten to correct torque 6 Route hydraulic hose 5 through designated areas A B as shown 7 Attach female end of hydraulic hose 5 to adapter fitting 3 and tighten 8 Place the motor shroud back in its designated place and pull back to lock it in place Tighten hex nuts 2 to correct torque 9 Attach flat faced coupler 6 to the male end of hydrauli...

Page 16: ... gauge 3 to the pressure gauge mount 11 using three 8 32 X 3 4 round head screws 4 Put the screws through the holes in the pressure gauge and pressure gauge mount and fasten them with three flat washers 5 lock washers 6 and 8 32 hex nuts 7 Tighten the hex nuts to correct torque 7 Attach the 3 8 end of hydraulic hose 8 to the pressure gauge 3 and tighten 8 Place the motor shroud 1 back in its desig...

Page 17: ...skid steer and cutter Make sure hydraulic hoses are long enough and do not become pinched through the full range of motion 3 With hydraulic cylinders still retracted slowly raise loader arms up while continuing to watch for interferences between the skid steer and cutter until height adjustment safety chain limit is reached 4 Slowly tilt the hitch plate forward until the front of the deck is touch...

Page 18: ...yes 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 Never carry riders on the attachment or power machine Riders can obstruct the operator...

Page 19: ...ump to ground level Lift deck front 12 to 15 and repeat steps above to mulch the fallen tree IMPORTANT Do not over angle hitch plate forward Over angling can cause damage to deck and hitch IMPORTANT Do not lower operating mulcher down onto trees saplings or bushes that are 12 tall NOTE Your cutter is equipped with free swinging cutting blades to reduce shock loads to the cutter when striking an ob...

Page 20: ...ss door window when operating any hammer or mulching equipment Assuming you have met all of the requirements and taken them seriously it is time to take the next step and that is accomplished by dressing appropriately for the task You will need to put on protective eye wear such as safety glasses goggles or a face shield A hard hat steel toed safety shoes gloves and hearing protection are also hig...

Page 21: ...t speeds up to 2 mph or as vegetation and ground conditions dictate If you are mowing in particularly tall or dense brush you may want to make two passes with the first pass being higher and the second pass made as a cross cut at the desired cut height The pressure gauge option enables the operator to determine the ground speed obtainable without stalling the cutter When operating with a pressure ...

Page 22: ...Cutting Operation Figure 3 2 70749 Deck is open in front and rear The direction of travel while cutting should be forward reverse Deck open Deck open Never swing deck side to side without first raising the deck off the ground and high enough to clear all obstacles Deck not open Deck not open ...

Page 23: ...ta offers an optional motor pressure gauge for the SC7072 that allows for the operator to ensure the motor is operating at optimal psi Case Drain Bundle Refer to Figure 4 2 Case Drain Bundle 326 925A Kubota offers an optional case drain bundle for the SC7072 to protect the hydraulic motor and seals from excessive pressure Pressure Gauge Bundle Figure 4 1 Case Drain Bundle Figure 4 2 70408 39992 ...

Page 24: ...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 One of the most important things you can do to prevent hydraulic system p...

Page 25: ...e blades are double edged and can be flipped over and re used after one side gets worn The blades must be assembled as shown in Figure 5 2 alternating one blade right side up and the next upside down to achieve optimal cut IMPORTANT Examine bolts washers and nuts for excessive wear and replace if worn Cutter Blade Assembly Figure 5 2 Carbide Teeth Maintenance Inspect the carbide teeth before each ...

Page 26: ...they will not interfere with skid shoe installation 2 Lower cutter onto solid non concrete support blocks place skid steer in park set park brake shut the skid steer off and remove switch key 3 Remove 3 8 hex nuts 3 lock washers 4 flat washers 5 3 8 plow bolts 2 and two skid shoes 1 6 from each side of the deck 4 Plow bolts 2 should be checked for wear and replaced if necessary 5 Install the new s...

Page 27: ...e attachment Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts Clean the Skid Cutter at the end of the working season or when the cutter will not be used for a long period 1 Clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the cutter and moving parts Scrape off compacted dirt from the bottom of the deck and then wash the surface thoroughly with a garden hose A coating of oil may also be applied t...

Page 28: ...ipstick located on the top side of deck housing 1 Disengage blade hydraulics Make sure blades have come to a complete stop 2 Set cutter down on level ground 3 Set park brake shut engine off and remove switch key before continuing 4 Unscrew the dipstick and wipe the stick clean with a clean paper towel or cloth Hand screw the dipstick back into the bearing housing and let it set for a few seconds U...

Page 29: ... wt gearlube High volume drive motor 26 43 gpm flow Hydraulic pressure Up to 3500 psi Deck thickness 1 4 Side skirt construction 1 4 Steel Deck wear protection Four corner mounted skid shoes Skid shoe construction 3 8 plate Blade carrier 2 Round 1 2 plate weldments Blade size 3 4 double edge Blade rotation Clockwise Blade bolt 3 4 10 Grade 8 blade tip speed 11 870 fpm at 43 gpm Front deck protecti...

Page 30: ...Section 6 Specifications Capacities Table of Contents AP SC7072 Skid Cutter 326 974MK 2 6 19 26 39997 ...

Page 31: ...to slow down to prevent stalling Bi Folding door Door will fold open when cutting heavy brush and trees Covers the cutting chamber when not cutting in heavy brush Height adjustment safety chain Provides additional operator protection from flying objects by allowing the Skid Cutter to only be lifted up to 18 1 4 thick deck Heavy deck design holds up to harsh conditions Heavy blade carrier Provides ...

Page 32: ...ut and torque blade bolt nuts to correct torque Blade carrier becomes loose Running loose in the past Replace gearbox output shaft and blade carrier Blade carrier hardware not tight enough Tighten to specified torque Blade bolt holes worn Blade hardware running loose Replace blades and blade bolts if worn Not maintaining tip speed Slow down to maintain tip speed Blades breaking Hitting solid objec...

Page 33: ...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 56...

Page 34: ...udgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack 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 War...

Page 35: ...ations 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 Publicat...

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