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4/11/19

AP-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information   . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1

Safety at All Times   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look for the Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

Application   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using This Manual   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Terminology  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Definitions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Owner Assistance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Serial Number   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up   . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

Skid Steer/Tractor Requirements   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Torque Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before You Start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Optional Upper Grapple Fork   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Customer Supplied Hydraulics   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Optional Hydraulic Cylinder Shield   . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Skid Steer & Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hydraulic Hose Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Check Equipment Clearances  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Purging Hydraulic System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Section 2: Operating Procedures  . . . . . . . . .  14

Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
General Inspection   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operating Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Transport Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Grapple Operation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Picking Up A Load  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Traveling With A Load  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Releasing A Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Unhook Grapple   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General Operating Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Section 3: Maintenance & Lubrication  . . . . .  18

Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Skid Steer/Tractor Maintenance   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Spear Removal & Assembly  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Long-Term Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lubrication Points  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Grapple Fork Pivot Points   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hydraulic Cylinder Pivot Points   . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Section 4: Specifications & Capacities  . . . . . 20
Section 5: Features & Benefits   . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Section 6: Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Section 7: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Section 8: Warranty & Legal Disclaimer  . . . . 24

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Страница 1: ...rench 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 Grapples AP SGM1566 AP SGM1572 AP SGM1578 380 051MK Operator s Manual Printed 4 11 19 xxxxx 39752 37779 ...

Страница 2: ...y ordered 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 Accesso...

Страница 3: ...fety Alert Symbol 1 Safety Labels 6 Introduction 7 Application 7 Using This Manual 7 Terminology 7 Definitions 7 Owner Assistance 7 Serial Number 7 Section 1 Assembly Set Up 8 Skid Steer Tractor Requirements 8 Torque Requirements 8 Before You Start 8 Optional Upper Grapple Fork 9 Customer Supplied Hydraulics 9 Optional Hydraulic Cylinder Shield 10 Skid Steer Tractor Hook Up 11 Hydraulic Hose Hook ...

Страница 4: ...priate 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 11 19 AP SGM1566 AP SGM1572 AP SGM1578 Grapples 380 051MK See previous page for Table of contents ...

Страница 5: ... steer and controls from the driver s seat only Never dismount from a moving tractor skid steer or leave machine unattended with engine running Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor skid steer and attachment while hooking up Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts While transporting and operating equipment watch out for objects overhead and along side such as fences trees ...

Страница 6: ...t can settle suddenly leak down or be lowered accidentally If it is necessary to work under the equipment securely support it with stands or suitable blocking beforehand Use properly grounded electrical outlets and tools Use correct tools and equipment for the job that are in good condition Allow equipment to cool before working on it Disconnect battery ground cable before servicing or adjusting e...

Страница 7: ... 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 Keep Riders Off Machinery Never carry riders on the power machine or attachment Riders obstruct operator s view and interfere with the control of the power machine Riders can be struck by objects or throw...

Страница 8: ...an seriously injure persons animals plants soil and property Inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire is a serious health hazard Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by the chemical manufacturer OFF REMOVE Avoid Silica Dust There are guidelines which should be followed if crystalline silica quartz is present in the dust Be aware of and follow OSHA or other local State or Federal ...

Страница 9: ...Important Safety Information 4 11 19 5 This page left blank intentionally ...

Страница 10: ...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 soapy water onto the cleaned area c Peel b...

Страница 11: ...e operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this attachment Application The Kubota SGM15 Series Manure Grapples have uses and applications in farming ranching horse ranches feedlots and nurseries They have the capability of quickly and conveniently turning your skid steer loader or tractor loader equipped with a universal quick attach mounting system into a Manure Grappl...

Страница 12: ...h mounting system Consult the skid steer or tractor Operator s Manual for operating capacity lifting capacity and operating specifications They will vary from unit to unit Do not exceed the rated capacities and specifications of the skid steer or tractor WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Consult your power machine s manual for operating capacity lifting capacity and operating specifications...

Страница 13: ...nder 6 and pull rod end of hydraulic cylinder out 7 Make sure grease zerk 3 is pointing up as shown Attach rod end of hydraulic cylinder 6 to front clevis plates with pivot pin 1C as shown 8 Secure pivot pin 1C with 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 GR5 hex head cap screw 4 and hex flange locknut 5 Tighten hex flange locknut to the correct torque 9 Continue with Customer Supplied Hydraulics on this page Customer Sup...

Страница 14: ...bows 10 11 Attach selected quick connect coupler in step 10 to pressure line 13 and remaining coupler to return line 14 Tighten couplers to the hoses Optional Hydraulic Cylinder Shield Refer to Figure 1 3 on page 11 Hydraulic Cylinder Shield Part No 380 038A 1 Remove hex flange locknuts 5 bolts 4 15 and pivot pins 1B 1C Discard bolt 15 Keep remaining hardware for reuse 2 Slide optional shield 14 o...

Страница 15: ...r or tractor slowly to the grapple hitch making sure the hitch plate on the skid steer tractor is parallel with the grapple s top angle bar 3 Rotate top of skid steer tractor tilt arms slightly forward Hook up to Grapple Figure 1 4 4 Place top of skid steer tractor hitch plate under top angled bar on grapple and slowly raise hitch plate up until hitch plate is seated under the top angle bar 5 Rota...

Страница 16: ...ower machine are clean before connecting them together NOTE If attaching to a Kubota skid steer route hydraulic hoses through Kubota s SVL or SSV Hose Stay as shown in Figure 1 6 Purchase SVL Hose Stay S6689 or SSV Hose Stay 77700 07225 through your nearest Kubota dealer Refer to your skid steer Operator s Manual for more instructions 14 13 37794 3 1 Pressure line 13 terminates at base end of hydr...

Страница 17: ...lly extend and retract hydraulic cylinder on end of loader arms while watching for interferences between skid steer tractor and grapple frame Make sure hydraulic hoses are long enough and do not become pinched through the full range of motion 6 Fully retract hydraulic cylinder to pivot grapple fork fully up and repeat step 5 7 Raise grapple fully up and repeat steps 4 6 Purging Hydraulic System 1 ...

Страница 18: ...is hard to see in the direction you are traveling and when placing a load that obstructs your vision A person or animal could be nearby in a blind spot Section 2 Operating Procedures Operating Checklist Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training involved in the operation transport storage and maintenance of the Manure Grapple Theref...

Страница 19: ...chine Operator s Manual to determine proper weight requirements and maximum weight limitations Follow recommendations in the power machine Operator s Manual when parking or dismounting the power machine Do not chain or strap loads to the loader arms hitch or attachment Hitting solid objects with a load fastened to the attachment or machine can cause the operator to lose control Do not use attachme...

Страница 20: ...s will the load be secured properly in the grapple when pulled free from a pile Before traveling IMPORTANT Do not ram attachment into a pile or hook a chain to the attachment to secure a load Doing so can damage the attachment with a loose load lower load to ground release load and re capture load to make it more secure 12 Position load at a safe low traveling height with grapple tilted slightly b...

Страница 21: ...eed by getting onto the seat of your tractor or skid steer and starting it up It isn t going to take you long to learn how to use your new Kubota Manure Grapple but we do recommend that you take a little time to practice securely attaching and detaching your grapple to and from your mounting plate It is also important to practice lifting lowering maneuvering and placing a load until you gain the c...

Страница 22: ...or meet OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications They can weaken the integrity and impair the safety function performance and life of the implement Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts Section 3 Maintenance Lubrication Skid Steer Tractor Maintenance One of the most important things you can do to prevent hydraulic system problems is to ensure your skid steer tractor reservoir remains...

Страница 23: ... up to it 1 Clean off any dirt and grease that may have accumulated on the grapple Scrape off compacted dirt and then wash its surface thoroughly with a garden hose 2 Inspect grapple for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace when needed 3 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your Kubota dealer for aerosol touch up paint Paint is also available in touch up ...

Страница 24: ...ylinder shield lbs kg 191 86 6 199 90 3 199 90 3 Number of grapple Teeth 4 Hydraulic Cylinder in cm 2 x 8 x 1 1 4 5 1 x 20 3 x 3 2 Rod Maximum hydraulic pressure psi mPa 3500 24 1 Optional Hydraulic Hose Kit Part No 380 062A in m in cm 2 fabric protected hydraulic hoses 99 2 51 109 2 77 long 2 elbows 2 straight adapters and 1 1 16 2 7 male and female quick couplers Optional Upper Grapple Fork Opti...

Страница 25: ...y of machines Note Tractor Loaders must be fitted with a Skid Steer universal quick attach mounting system Designed to protect hydraulic hoses Hydraulic hoses routed to prevent pinching Replaceable spears Spears can be replaced if damaged Optional upper grapple fork Grips the material increases load capacity and reduces spillage 1 1 4 Upper grapple pivot pins Large diameter pins for extra strength...

Страница 26: ...d to skid steer tractor Always make certain hitch is properly attached before lifting a load Reattach hitch to skid steer tractor if loose Load is being carried too high Recommended carrying height is as close to ground as possible without hitting objects Traveling and or turning too fast Reduce speed to a safe non bouncing speed Traveling sideways to an incline Travel straight up and down incline...

Страница 27: ...0 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 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780 1 8 340 250...

Страница 28: ...ically 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 and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized Land Pride dealer Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be...

Страница 29: ... representations 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 thi...

Страница 30: ...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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