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Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. For an Operator’s Manual and Decal Kit in French Language, please see your Kubota dealer. Printed 2/6/19...
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Model Number Serial Number Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Dealer Contact Information Name: Street: City/State: Telephone: Email: California Proposition 65 WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK 2/6/19...
Copyright 2019 All rights Reserved Kubota provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Kubota assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Kubota reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit.
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Parts Manual for this equipment. for Kubota products. Refer to Download the appropriate App on your Parts Manual QR Locator on smart phone, open the App, point your this page for detailed phone on the QR code and take a picture.
Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at All Times Look for the Safety Alert Symbol Careful operation is your best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a assurance against an accident.
Replace parts on this attachment before digging so that they may follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Kubota parts only. Do mark the location of any before leaving the operator’s seat to not alter this attachment in a way underground services in the perform maintenance.
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Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off Lights and Devices Machinery Kubota recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective- Slow moving tractors, skid steers, Never carry riders on skid steer structures (ROPS) and seat belt and self-propelled machines can or attachment.
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Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your surface. nearest Kubota dealer. To find your nearest dealer, visit Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
Read this manual Your Kubota dealer wants you to be satisfied with your and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe new attachment. If for any reason you do not understand and efficient operation.
Ensure that the intended skid steer conforms to the requirements stated under the heading “Skid Steer Requirements” on this page. 2/6/19 AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK...
70031 5. Slowly lift skid steer hitch until it fully contacts the Skid Cutter top angle bar. Height Adjustment Safety Chain (Kubota SVL Shown) 6. Slowly rotate skid steer hitch plate back. Figure 1-2 Engage skid steer lock handles. Make sure the pins go through the bottom slots of the Skid Cutter’s hitch...
Ground Level Nominal Cutting Height (SVL shown) Figure 1-3 Height Adjustment Safety Chain NOTE: When attaching the Skid Cutter to a Kubota SVL machine, height adjustment safety chain (#2) should be looped around SVL DANGER tie-down bar (#1) and adjusted so that the cutter To avoid serious injury or death: cannot be raised over 16.5"...
Refer to Figure 1-5: If attaching to a Kubota SVL machine, be sure to route hydraulic hoses through hose loop (#1) on the left side of the cutter hitch as shown.
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 hydraulic hose (#5) and tighten. 2/6/19 AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK...
(#5), lock washers (#6) and 8-32 hex nuts (#7). Tighten the hex nuts to correct torque. Attach the 3/8" end of hydraulic hose (#8) to the pressure gauge (#3) and tighten. AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK 2/6/19...
6. Slowly lower deck down while retracting hydraulic cylinders on end of loader arms until deck is level and resting on the ground. Be sure to make any necessary corrections to the hydraulic hoses before putting cutter into service. 2/6/19 AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK...
Do not use attachment as a lifting device for people or as a vehicles. The operator can loose control of the power unit work platform. It is not properly designed or guarded for and cutter causing a wreck or roll-over. this use. AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK 2/6/19...
It is absolutely essential that you read and understand mount should be in good working order and latches both the Operator’s Manual for your Kubota Skid Cutter should be located to the open position. There should be and the Operator’s Manual for the skid steer unit you...
With a little practice we are confident you will soon achieve safe and excellent results with your new Kubota SC7072 Skid Cutter. 2/6/19...
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& reverse. 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 Cutting Operation Figure 3-2 AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK 2/6/19...
Refer to Figure 4-1: Pressure Gauge Bundle ....326-928A Kubota offers an optional motor pressure gauge for the SC7072 that allows for the operator to ensure the motor is operating at optimal psi.
The parts on your cutter have been specially designed injury must treat the injury within a few hours or gangrene and should only be replaced with genuine Kubota parts. may result. DO NOT DELAY. Do not alter the cutter in a way which will adversely affect its performance.
1/8" at any point or if other damage is evident. Skid Shoe Parts Order only genuine Kubota parts from your local Kubota Part No. Part Description dealer.
4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Touch-Up Paint Part No. Part Description 821-070C Gloss black enamel spray can 821-070CTU Gloss black enamel bottle with brush 821-070CQT Gloss black enamel quart 821-070CGL Gloss black enamel gallon 2/6/19 AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK...
If it doesn't then fluid must be added. 5. Add EP 80-90 weight gearlube as required. Full capacity of motor housing is approximately 85 oz. 6. Re-install dipstick and tighten. In Line Bearing Housing Lubrication AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK 2/6/19...
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11,870 fpm at 43 gpm. Front deck protection Bi-fold door with single row chain guard Rear deck protection Single row chain guard Deck lift height protection Height adjustment safety chain Mulching teeth 3/4" SQ carbide 2/6/19 AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK...
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Heavy deck design holds up to harsh conditions. Heavy blade carrier Provides inertia & strength for cuting trees and grinding stumps. Surpassed rugged industry All Kubota Cutters have been designed and tested to meet rigorous voluntary testing standards procedures according to ISO 4254-13. Polycarbonate door (optional) Protects operator from thrown objects.
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Soil abrasive. Raise cutting height. Cutting too low. Raise cutting height. Locked blades. Inspect and unlock blades. Excessive vibration Blades have unequal weight. Replace blades in sets of 4. Blade carrier bent. Replace blade carrier. AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK 2/6/19...
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= nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread pitch 1-1/2" - 12 1330 2970 2190 4820 3560 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. 2/6/19 AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK...
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IMPORTANT: The Online Warranty Registration should be completed by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service. Model Number ____________________ Serial Number ____________________ AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK 2/6/19...
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Kubota used reasonable efforts to set forth and include accurate and up to date information in this publication. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability...
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1175 S. Guild Ave., Lodi, CA 95240 Telephone: (209) 334-9910 Central Division: 14855 FAA Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155 Telephone: (817) 571-0900 Northern Division: 6300 at One Kubota Way, Groveport, OH 43125 Telephone: (614) 835-1100 Southeast Division: 1025 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024 Telephone: (770) 995-8855...
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