Section 1: Optional Equipment & Set-up
AP-SD96 Silage Defacer 350-270MK
9/3/19
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Hitch Assembly Options
Kubota offers two hitch options for the Silage Defacer. To
be compatible with this attachment, skid steers, track
loaders, and tractors must have a front loader equipped
with a quick attach hitch plate or Euro hitch plate.
Quick Attach Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350-260A
Euro Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350-239A
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DANGER
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
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.
•
Keep all persons and objects clear while any part of the
machine is in motion. A person can be pinched or crushed
1. On a flat surface, place solid, non-concrete supports
under the left and right arm of rotor frame (#2).
Ensure rotor frame (#2) is level to the ground.
2. While wearing gloves, use a rag to wipe down the
face of all mounting plates (#7 & #8) to clear away
debris.
3. Using a hoist or power machine, lift hitch
frame (#1A or #1B) and align mounting plates (#7) to
mounting plates (#8) on rotor frame (#2).
a. If using a hoist, use a minimum of three lifting
straps to secure frame at locations shown in
Figure 1-1.
b. If using a power machine and loader equipped
with a quick attach hitch plate to lift hitch
frame (#1A), refer to
on page 16 for proper hook-up.
c. If using a power machine and loader equipped
with a Euro hitch plate to lift hitch frame (#1B),
refer to
on page 17 for
proper hookup.
d. If using a forklift, slide forks below the underside
of hitch frame (#1A or #1B) and bottom frame
spacer (#9). Secure frame to forks before moving
forklift.
4. Attach rotor frame (#2) to hitch frame (#1A or #1B) by
inserting 1/2" x 1 3/4" GR5 bolts (#3) through frame
mounting plates (#7 & #8) on hitch and rotor frames.
5. Place flat washers (#6) and lock washers (#5) on all
twelve 1/2" x 1 3/4" GR5 bolts (#3), then secure with
1/2" hex nuts (#4). Tighten 1/2" hex nuts (#4) to the
correct torque by referring to
6. Once all twelve 1/2" GR5 bolts (#3) have been
tightened to the correct torque, ensure there are no
visible gaps between frame mounting
plates (#7 & #8).
Quick Attach Hitch & Euro Hitch Assembly
Figure 1-1
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Place lifting strap #1 here
Place lifting strap #2 here
Place lifting strap #3 here