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Kubota AP-STP15 Operator's Manual

Kubota AP-STP15 Operator's Manual

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Read the Operator's Manual entirely. When you see this symbol,
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the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow
without exception. 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.
37770
328-222MK
Operator's Manual
Printed 8/30/23

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  • Page 1 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 8/30/23...

  • Page 2: Machine Identification

    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-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Parts Manual for this link you to available dealers equipment. Download the appropriate for Kubota products. Refer to App on your smart phone, open the App, Parts Manual QR Locator on point your phone on the QR code and this page for detailed take a picture.

  • Page 5: Safety At All Times

     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.
  • Page 6  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.
  • Page 7 Important Safety Information These 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. ...

  • Page 8: 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.  Be aware of and follow OSHA  If possible, change into disposable Avoid Crystalline Silica or washable work clothes at the (or other local, State, or Federal) (Quartz) Dust guidelines for exposure to airborne...
  • Page 9 Important Safety Information This page left blank intentionally. 8/30/23...

  • Page 10: Safety Labels

    Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. Use wood or cardboard instead of hands. Keep all components in good repair. 838-094C 838-094C Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard (1 Place) 37770 70243 838-293C Warning: Read & Understand Manual 37770 AP-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 858-696C Caution: Maximum Rated Operating Capacity 37770 AP-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...

  • Page 12: Using This Manual

    Figure 1 Further Assistance Using This Manual • Your Kubota dealer wants you to be satisfied with your This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize new Tree/Post Puller. After having carefully read these you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, instructions, you will realize that much of the routine troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Page 13 8. Lower lock pins on skid steer hitch. Make sure lock pins go through bottom slots in puller hitch and are in Wait for all components to come to a complete stop locked down position. before leaving the operator’s seat. AP-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...

  • Page 14: Hydraulic Hose Hook-Up

    Remove cotter pin (#4) and cylinder pin (#6). Figure 1-2 d. Slide cylinder shield (#3) over end of cylinder NOTE: If attaching to a Kubota skid steer or track rod (#9) to expose elbow fittings (#7 & #8). loader, route hydraulic hoses through Kubota’s e.

  • Page 15: Equipment Clearances

    Tree/Post Puller. Stop movement if hydraulic hoses are starting to stretch, kink, pinch, or become entangled. 5. Raise puller fully up and repeat step 4. 6. Lower puller to about 12" (30.5 cm) off the ground. AP-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...
  • Page 16 4. Inspect hydraulic hoses and fittings before starting the machine. Make sure hoses are not pinched, kinked, twisted, or frayed and that they will not come in contact with moving parts. 5. Check for and remove foreign objects wrapped around the jaws. AP-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...

  • Page 17: Operating Safety

    Trenching, sawing, and boring of material containing crystalline silica can produce dust containing crystalline silica. AP-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...

  • Page 18: Transport Safety

    It cylinder, and pivot pins. won’t take you long to learn how to use your new Kubota Tree/Post Puller, but we do recommend that you take a Transport Safety...
  • Page 19 At the pile, rotate top of skid steer hitch plate forward to place the tree(s) or post(s) onto the pile. Release the grip the jaws have on the post(s) or tree(s). AP-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...

  • Page 20: Long Term Storage

    3. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls can be prevent rust. Ask your Kubota dealer for touch-up actuated even when power to the hydraulics is off. paint. Paint is available in aerosol can, quarts, and gallon sizes.

  • Page 21: Lubrication Points

    Clevis Pin, Cylinder Rod End 1 - Zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Until grease emerges 37234 Hours Clevis Pin, Cylinder Base End 1 - Zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Until grease emerges 37235 AP-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...

  • Page 22: Section 4: Specifications & Capacities

    3/16 (5) Welded steel plate Quick disconnect couplers Small flat face male & female couplers Maximum pressure rating psi (mPa) 3500 (24.1) 31 1/2" (80 cm) 48 1/4" (1.23 m) 20 1/4" (51.4 cm) 37772 AP-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...

  • Page 23: Section 5: Features And Benefits

    Heavy duty shield protects cylinder and fittings. Angled jaw tips. For digging roots and loosening soil around the base of trees. Anti-slip access points Prevents slipping while entering skid steer. Supplied with Quick Many competitors do not supply couplers. Disconnect couplers AP-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...

  • Page 24: Section 6: Troubleshooting

    Wait for the soil to dry enough to support Soil is too wet to support the skid steer. the skid steer. Post does not pull Try pulling posts once ground has firmed Soil is very dry and hard. up after a rain. AP-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...

  • Page 25: Section 7: Torque Values Chart

    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) AP-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...
  • Page 26 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-STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222MK 8/30/23...
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 31700 W. 207th ST., Edgerton, KS 66021 Telephone: (913) 215-5915 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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