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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 4/11/19...
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-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK 4/11/19...
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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-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK 4/11/19...
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.
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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.
Further Assistance • The information contained within this manual was Your Kubota dealer wants you to be satisfied with your current at the time of printing. Some parts may change new machine. If for any reason you do not understand slightly to assure you of the best performance.
Go through the “Pre-Assembly Checklist” on this page before assembling the Manure Grapple. To speed up your assembly task and make the job safer, have all needed parts and equipment readily at hand. AP-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK 4/11/19...
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Attach rod end of hydraulic cylinder (#6) to front clevis plates with pivot pin (#1C) as shown. Remove Port Plugs Grease Zerk (#3) Must Point Up Remove End Plugs 35342 Installation of Optional Grapple Fork Figure 1-1 4/11/19 AP-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK...
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Pressure line (#13) terminates at base Pressure Hose end of hydraulic cylinder. Return line (#14) terminates at rod end Return Hose of hydraulic cylinder. 39755 Installation of Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings Figure 1-2 AP-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK 4/11/19...
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If optional upper grapple fork is included, continue with “Hydraulic Hose Hook-Up” on page 12. Otherwise, skip to “Check Equipment Clearances” on page 13. 4/11/19 AP-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK...
Path shown may not be the most convenient. NOTE: If attaching to a Kubota skid steer, route hydraulic hoses through Kubota’s SVL or SSV Hose Hose Stay Kit Stay as shown in Figure 1-6. Purchase SVL Hose...
A person or animal could be nearby in a blind spot. to hydraulic hoses. Operate hydraulic controls to verify control lever movements function properly and equipment movements are correct. Make any necessary AP-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK 4/11/19...
Follow recommendations in the power machine Operator’s require one to drive up and back down inclines. Manual when parking or dismounting the power machine. • Always travel straight up and straight down inclines. Make turns only on level ground. 4/11/19 AP-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK...
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11. Not always will the load be secured properly in the side of the skid steer or tractor. grapple when pulled free from a pile. Before traveling AP-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK 4/11/19...
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It isn’t going to take you long to learn how to use your new Kubota Manure Grapple, but we do Unhook Grapple recommend that you take a little time to practice securely...
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Replace worn, damaged, or missing grapple parts only nut (#1) or chamfered end of spear mounting tube (#3). with genuine Kubota parts. Replace illegible or missing Apply grease all around full safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Kubota length of tapered hole. dealer. DANGER...
6. Store grapple on a level surface in a clean, dry place. 3. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for prevent rust. Ask your Kubota dealer for aerosol a longer grapple life. touch-up paint. Paint is also available in touch-up...
Grips the material, increases load capacity, and reduces spillage. 1 1/4" Upper grapple pivot pins Large diameter pins for extra strength. Greasable hardened bushings at Bushings can be replaced if needed. pivot points Optional cylinder shields Protects hydraulic cylinder and fittings. 4/11/19 AP-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK...
Never run spears under ground to get under ground such as tree roots and rocks. a load. Wedging objects between spears with Do not wedge objects between spears with upper grapple fork upper grapple fork. AP-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK 4/11/19...
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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-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK 4/11/19...
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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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