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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 4/9/19...
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-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK 4/9/19...
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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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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. instructions. AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK 4/9/19...
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.
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Lower attachment to the ground and Replace parts on this attachment above recommended pressures follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Kubota parts only. Do shown in the Operator’s Manual. before leaving the operator’s seat to not alter this attachment in a way ...
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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- A slow moving excavator can Never carry riders on the power structures (ROPS) and seat belt create a hazard when driven on machine or attachment.
Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Avoid Silica Dust have beards/mustaches which Handle interfere with the respirator seal to Chemicals Properly There are guidelines which should the face.
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Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your with a similar type of straight edge. nearest Kubota dealer. To find your nearest dealer, visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com. Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Kubota.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 838-293C Warning: Read Manual 19221 19259 838-294C Danger: Rotating Auger 135500 Danger: Rotating Auger, Stay Away 30212 On all dirt, tree, rock, and puff augers 4/9/19 AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK...
Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Owner Assistance Kubota welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Post Hole Digger has been The dealer should complete the Online Warranty designed with care and built by skilled workers using Registration at the time of purchase.
Post Hole Digger hitch plate and handles lock down. 8. Use steps, grab-handles, and anti-slip surfaces when stepping on and off the power machine. 4/9/19 AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK...
Therefore it is best to attach line (#2B) to the Skid Steer or Tractor line that is under pressure when controls are locked for continues operation. Kubota CTL Note: Attach female QD coupler (#4) to hydraulic hose (#2B) & hose (#2B) to the motor’s right port.
DO NOT DELAY. a. If mounted, remove spring hose loop from hitch plate to facilitate accessing Skid Steer cab. b. Thread hydraulic hoses down through hose bracket and out through open end of hitch plate. 4/9/19 AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK...
37393 Kubota Hose Stay Kit Figure 1-7 NOTE: If attaching to a Kubota skid steer, route hydraulic hoses through Kubota’s SVL or SSV Hose Stay as shown in Figure 1-7. Purchase SVL Hose Stay #S6689 or SSV Hose Stay #77700-07225 through your nearest Kubota dealer.
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Back slowly away from the auger hitch plate making sure the skid steer/loader hitch plate is clear and does not interfere with unit. 8. Raise loader arms to a safe traveling height. 4/9/19 AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK...
16 or older. Serious injury or death can result from the inability to read, understand, and follow instructions provided in this manual. AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK 4/9/19...
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Do not use post hole digger to wrap wire or any other items. Auger Teeth Mounted at 50 Degrees Doing so can result in bodily injury and/or damage to the Figure 2-2 equipment. 4/9/19 AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK...
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Roll tilt arms to carry the auger low to the ground while traveling between drilling positions. 2. Position Skid Steer/Tractor on the upside of the hill when drilling a hole. This will greatly improve its balance and down force. AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK 4/9/19...
If attachment is to be operated in reverse, make sure With a little practice and experience you should become visibility to the rear of the power unit is appropriate for the very good at operating your Kubota SA35 Series Post attachment. Backup camera or mirror is recommended. Hole Digger.
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Augers Refer to Figure 3-2 & Figure 3-3: 25542 Kubota offers dirt and tree augers with 2 9/16" dia. round hubs or 2" hex hubs with aggressive cutting teeth on both. Tree augers are excellent for digging holes that are larger in diameter at the top and smaller at the bottom.
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Part No. Part Description 820-695C 820-713C 820-695C Belltec Auger Tooth (For Rock Augers) Bolt-on Rock Head Tooth Rock Auger Tooth 820-713C Pengo Rock Auger Tooth (Bolt-on Rock Heads) Rock Auger Teeth Figure 3-7 AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK 4/9/19...
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Part No. Part Description 317-318A SA 2" X 2" HEX HUB PUFF AUGER 317-319A SA 2" X 2 9/16" ROUND HUB PUFF AUGER Part # 317-318A Part # 317-319A Puff Auger Assemblies Figure 3-8 4/9/19 AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK...
Lube Fluid Level” on page 23 for detailed not designed. instructions. Replace all worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels DANGER by obtaining new labels from your nearest Kubota To avoid serious injury or death: dealer. • All guards and shields must be installed and in good Long-Term Storage working condition while operating the attachment.
Do not 19231 overfill. Required Gearbox Input Shaft Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose grease Quantity = Light film 19231 Required Gearbox Output Shaft Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose grease Quantity = Light film 33083 4/9/19 AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK...
24" & 48" Extensions Available *Kubota Tractor Corporation publishes the above specifications for information and comparative purpose only. Input hydraulic flow rates and pressures and output hydraulic flow rates, speed and torque are based on theoretical values and calculations, without considering operating losses, which can and will vary depending upon environmental and product conditions.
Rock Heads (Accessory) Auger length 46" on 9" Auger, 48" on all others. Used for drilling 2" rock T-post holes in Available with 2" hex hub or 2 9/16" round hub. Puff augers tough conditions 4/9/19 AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK...
= 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. 4/9/19 AP-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK...
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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-SA35 Hydraulic Post Hole Digger 317-093MK 4/9/19...
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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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