Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
AP-SC4060 & AP-SC4072 Skid Steer Rotary Cutters 326-765MK
12/14/18
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Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustment are key to the long life of
any attachment. With careful inspection and routine
maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.
Check all bolts after using unit for several hours to be
sure they are tight. Replace any worn, damaged, or
illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your
Kubota dealer.
The parts on your cutter have been specially designed
and should only be replaced with genuine Kubota parts.
Do not alter the cutter in a way which will adversely affect
its performance.
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not go near or under raised loader arms without first
securing loader arms in the raised position with an
•
Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always shut power machine down using the “Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before servicing,
adjusting, cleaning, or maintaining the attachment.
•
Keep body, body extremities, loose clothing, pull strings,
etc. away from pinch points such as rotating, extending,
and/or retracting components. Secure pinch point areas to
ensure they will not move before working on or near them.
•
Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting implement
back into service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury
•
Backup alarm must be in good working order to warn
others. Use a 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.
•
Do not alter attachment or replace parts on the attachment
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM specifications. They can weaken the integrity
and impair the safety, function, performance, and life of the
attachment. Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
•
Buildup of debris around moving components and
gearboxes is a fire hazard. Keep rotating parts and
gearboxes free from debris to avoid serious injury and
Hydraulic System
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
One of the most important things you can do to prevent
hydraulic system problems is to ensure that your skid
steer reservoir remains free of dirt and contamination.
Use a clean cloth to wipe the hose ends before attaching
them to your skid steer. Replace the filter element for
your skid steer’s hydraulic system at the prescribed
intervals. These simple maintenances will go a long way
to prevent occurrence of hydraulic problems.
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
