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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL BRUSH MOWER MODEL K4080 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP READY AT ALL TIMES KUBOTA ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS BEFORE OPERATION ——————————————————————— 1 SAFE OPERATION —-——————————————————————— 2-3 ATTACHING TO THE EXCAVATOR —-———————————————— 4-5 ADJUSTMENT & MAINTENANCE —————————————————— 6 BASIC OPERATIONS —-———————-—————————————— 7-9 MAINTENANCE ——————————————————————————10 REPLACING KNIVES——–————————————————————— 11 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM ———–—–————–--———————————— 12 ATTACHMENT TRANSPORT -—————————————————–—— 13 TROUBLESHOOTING ———————————–—————————–——14 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) —————————-——————-———— 15 SPECIFICATIONS -–————————————–———————————... -
Page 3: Before Operation
BEFORE OPERATION 1 BEFORE OPERATION 1. Keep children out of the operating area under the watchful eye of another re- sponsible adult. 2. Never allow another person in the operator’s station of the excavator while the machine is in operation. 3. -
Page 4: Safe Operation 2
SAFE OPERATION 2 SAFETY Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal injury or death. • Before operating this machinery read the owner’s manual carefully. • Use OSHA approved eye, ear and head protection to protect the operator from any flying debris and noise. - Page 5 SAFETY (cont.) SAFE OPERATION 3 • Stop the operation of this machine when people or vehicle driver’s vision becomes obscured, caused by the discharge of materials and dust. Also avoid operating this attachment in unusually foggy or dusty conditions or at night. •...
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Page 6: Attaching To The Excavator
• Maintain all safety decals and make sure they are visible to the operator and by- standers. If decals are worn, contact your nearest Kubota dealer for replacements. • Replace bent or broken blades with new ones. Do not attempt to weld or bend damaged blades. - Page 7 ATTACHING TO THE KX080 ATTENTION The K4080 brush mower is designed specifically for the Kubota KX080 excavator and should not be used on any other machine. Make sure the person who is attach- ing this brush mower has knowledge of attaching regular buckets and can do so in a safe manner.
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Page 8: Adjustment & Maintenance
Inspect blades for small cracks across the hole and insure they are wearing evenly. • Inspect attachment hardware such as bolts and roll pins to make sure they are tight. Kubota strongly recommends dealers order one starter pack of knives to be shipped with every K4080 brush mower. -
Page 9: Basic Operations
BASIC OPERATION Running Your Attachment The K4080 brush mower is designed to cut all types of vegetation such as grass, brush and small trees. The condition of your terrain and the material to be cut should be evaluated for the best results. - Page 10 BASIC OPERATION 8 BASIC OPERATION 1. Before beginning your job, walk the mowing area and clear all hidden hazards such as large rocks, stumps, utility lines and hidden debris like broken glass, bottles and miscellaneous materials. Projected debris can cause injuries to operators, pedes- trians, livestock and property.
- Page 11 BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION Starting Procedure 1. While the excavator’s engine is turned OFF, and all moving parts have completely stopped, remove outer spindle cover. 2. Check to see that the brush mower is in the down position and blades are not touch- ing the ground.
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Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 10 MAINTENANCE ATTENTION Before doing any service work, observe the following safety rules: 1. Remove the ignition key from the operating vehicle and allow all movements to stop before leaving the operator’s position and starting any maintenance activities. 2. Allow all movements to stop before leaving the operator’s position to lubricate or clean the machine. -
Page 13: Replacing Knives
REPLACING KNIVES 11 REPLACING KNIVES IMPORTANT Never operate brush mower with a damaged knife. This will make the cutter drum unbalanced and severe damage may result! 1. Worn knives, bolts, and spacers must be replaced. Neglecting the replacement of these parts could cause the cutting drum to run out of balance. Do not mix new parts with older, worn parts. -
Page 14: Hydraulic Diagram
HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM 12 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM The diagram below represents the hydraulic plumbing system for the Kubota K4080 Brush Mower attachment. SP1 right side SP1 left side of dipper of dipper (male) (female) Relief valve Non adjustable To reverse cutter drum rotation, reverse the hoses on the motor side of the protection valve. -
Page 15: Attachment Transport
TRANSPORT 13 TRANSPORT ATTENTION Allow all movements to stop before leaving the operator’s position to lubricate or clean the machine. Before working on or underneath the brush mower, place blocks on both sides of the operating vehicle tires or treads and under each end of the mower to pre- vent accidental lowering of the machine. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Serial Number Stamped On Top Of Mower T. Where do I find replacement parts? C. Your local Kubota dealer. T. How often should I change my knives? C. Replacing the cutting knives is a performance issue. When the cut begins to be incon- sistent or rough, consider replacing the knives. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Cont
Check to insure return valve is in the HAMMER / BREAKER clockwise position. NOTE: Consult your KX080 excavator manual to insure lift capacities are not ex- ceeded. K4080 features custom bolt on hitch mounting to match your existing buckets. Safety begins with a thorough understanding of the equipment. Always make sure you and your operators read the Operator’s Manual before using the equipment. -
Page 18: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS 16 SPECIFICATIONS K4080 Brush Mower Specifications Working Width 40” (101.6 cm) Overall Width 58” (127 cm) Weight 1,325 lbs. (600 kg) Number of knives 24/12 –77 lbs.(35 kg) Capacity 6“. (15.3cm.) Hyd. Flow required 23 gpm / 87 lpm FEATURES •... -
Page 19: Knife Assembly
KNIFE ASSEMPLY 17 KNIFE ASSEMBLY Description Model Part # Quantity BOLT, KNIFE 1"x4" GR8 -2 1/2" Shoulder 77700-00862 KNIFE, SHREDDER 77700-00853 SPACER, 1" Flat Washer (KNIFE BOLT) 77700-00863 NUT, CASTLE 1" (KNIFE) 77700-00866 PIN, ROLL 3/16"x1 1/2" (KNIFE BOLT) 77700-00866 KNIFE, SHREDDER (CENTER) 77700-00854 WASHER, LOCK 1"... -
Page 20: Drive Assembly
DRIVE ASSEMBLY 18 DRIVE ASSEMBLY Description Model Part # Quantity GUARD, WIRE - DRIVE SIDE 77700-00860 SEAL, SHAFT 3 1/2"x2 3/4" OD 77700-00857 WASHER, DAMPENER 77700-00858 HOUSING, SPINDLE 77700-00859 BREATHER 77700-00883 BEARING, BALL 50mm ANGULAR CONTACT 77700-00856 NUT, LOCK (DRIVESHAFT) 77700-00867 O RING, SPINDLE HOUSING 5/32"x17"... -
Page 21: Hydraulic Plumbing
HYDRAULIC PLUMBING 19 HYDRAULIC PLUMBING Zero Pressure Pressure In Return to Tank Description Model Part # Quantity Hydraulic Motor-24 GPM K4080 77700-00882 Motor Protection Valve K4080 77700-00873 MPV Pressure Relief K4080 77700-00874 MPV Check Valve K4080 77700-00875 Adapter, 12 MORB x 12 MJIC 90... - Page 22 Notes 20 NOTES...
- Page 23 K4080 Complete Parts List Qty. Per Unit Description Part Number BEARING, FLANGE (1 15/16" 4 BOLT) 77700-00852 KNIFE, SHREDDER 77700-00853 KNIFE, SHREDDER (CENTER) 77700-00854 O RING, SPINDLE HOUSING 5/32"x17" 77700-00855 BEARING, BALL 50mm ANGULAR CON- TACT 77700-00856 SEAL, SHAFT 3 1/2"x2 3/4" OD...
- Page 24 Western Division: 1175 S. Guild Ave., Lodi, CA 95240 Telephone: (209) 334-9910 Central Division: 14855 FAA Blvd., Forth 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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