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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 4/4/23...
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-SGC2072, & AP-SGC2084 Grapples 380-052MK 4/4/23...
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Copyright 2023 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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Download the appropriate for Kubota products. Refer to App on your smart phone. Scan the QR Parts Manual QR Locator on code and take a picture. this page for detailed instructions. AP-SGC2072, & AP-SGC2084 Grapples 380-052MK 4/4/23...
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 The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard Careful operation is your best to personal safety and extra precaution must be taken.
Lower attachment to the ground and Replace parts on this attachment correct tools and equipment. follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Kubota parts only. Do Always properly match the wheel before leaving the operator’s seat to not alter this attachment in a way size to the properly sized tire.
Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Prepare for Emergencies Wear Personal Protective Avoid High Pressure Equipment (PPE) Fluids Be prepared if a fire starts. ...
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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 Crystalline Silica Be aware of and follow OSHA If possible, change into disposable (or other local, State, or Federal) or washable work clothes at the (Quartz) Dust guidelines for exposure to airborne...
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“Features & Benefits” on page 22. Further Assistance Using This Manual Your Kubota dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new machine. If for any reason you do not understand • This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize...
Relieve all hydraulic pressures. 3. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop before leaving the operator’s seat. 4. Use steps, grab-handles, and anti-slip surfaces when stepping on and off the power machine. 4/4/23 AP-SGC2072, & AP-SGC2084 Grapples 380-052MK...
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(#8 & #9) behind hitch plate (#2) as shown. If attaching hoses on the right-hand side, 8. Attach remaining coupler to hydraulic return line (#9) route hoses (#8 & #9) behind hitch plate (#3). and tighten. AP-SGC2072, & AP-SGC2084 Grapples 380-052MK 4/4/23...
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11. Check connection points to verify the grapple hitch is on the loader quick hitch fully up. locked properly to the loader hitch plate. 3. Use anti-slip steps on the grapple when stepping on and off the power machine. 4/4/23 AP-SGC2072, & AP-SGC2084 Grapples 380-052MK...
Path shown may not be the most Figure 1-3 convenient. NOTE: If attaching to a Kubota skid steer or track loader, route hydraulic hoses through Kubota’s Hose Stay as shown in Figure 1-3. Purchase Hose Stay #S6763 through your nearest Kubota dealer.
12. Repeat Step 6, then tighten elbow fittings (#3). Refer to Figure 1-4: 13. If cylinders still operate erratically, repeat steps 1-12. IMPORTANT: The grapple hydraulic system may contain air causing erratic, cylinder movement. 4/4/23 AP-SGC2072, & AP-SGC2084 Grapples 380-052MK...
The parts on your grapple have been specially designed operator from oil sprays. Inspect hose sleeves to and should only be replaced with genuine Kubota parts. make sure they are properly secured to the hydraulic Altering the grapple can adversely affect its performance hoses, are not torn, and are not worn thin.
Before traveling with a loose load, lower load to ground, release load, and re-clamp load to make it more secure. 13. Position load at a safe, low traveling height before transferring to unloading site. AP-SGC2072, & AP-SGC2084 Grapples 380-052MK 4/4/23...
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Once load has settled onto the pile, slowly back up making sure grapple clears all objects and there are not any pedestrians or other traffic behind or on either side. 4/4/23 AP-SGC2072, & AP-SGC2084 Grapples 380-052MK...
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Operate all hydraulic control levers back and forth interfere with the grapple or the disconnected several times to release all hydraulic system pressures. hydraulic hoses. 5. Disconnect hydraulic hoses (#8 & #9) from skid steer/tractor and store hoses on the grapple. AP-SGC2072, & AP-SGC2084 Grapples 380-052MK 4/4/23...
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Proceed 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 Claw 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.
3. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to actuated even when power to the hydraulics is off. prevent rust. Ask your Kubota dealer for aerosol touch-up paint. Paint is also available in touch-up bottles with brush, quarts, and gallon sizes by adding WARNING TU, QT, or GL to the end of the aerosol part number.
1 1/4" Pivot pins Large diameter pins for extra strength. Dual hydraulic cylinders Allows upper jaw to grip the material better. AR400 teeth material Stronger than Grade 80 plus increased resistance to abrasion. 4/4/23 AP-SGC2072, & AP-SGC2084 Grapples 380-052MK...
Prying objects out of the ground. Never use grapple to pry objects. Wedging objects between teeth with upper Do not wedge objects between teeth with jaw. upper jaw. AP-SGC2072, & AP-SGC2084 Grapples 380-052MK 4/4/23...
Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. All locknuts or lubricated fasteners: Use 75% of torque value. (i.e. 1/2"-13 GR5 = 76 ft-lb; 75% of 76 or .75 x 76 = 57 ft-lb) 4/4/23 AP-SGC2072, & AP-SGC2084 Grapples 380-052MK...
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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-SGC2072, & AP-SGC2084 Grapples 380-052MK 4/4/23...
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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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