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Kubota AP-AB72 Operator's Manual

Angle broom for skid steers and tractors with front loaders
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Angle Broom
AP-AB72, & AP-AB84
For Skid Steers and Tractors With Front Loaders
37773
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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.
323-033MK
Operator's Manual
Printed 9/13/23

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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 9/13/23...

  • Page 2: Machine Identification

    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-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...
  • 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 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-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...

  • 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 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. ...
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information These 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. 9/13/23...

  • Page 10: Safety Labels

    Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your surface. nearest Kubota dealer. To find your nearest dealer, visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com. Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or with a similar type of straight edge.
  • Page 11 Warning: Flying Object and Entanglement Hazards 2 Places 70985 37774 848-392C Warning: Flying Object and Dust Hazards Wear eye protection and dust mask 1 Place: 70312 27501 818-045C Warning: Pinch Point or Crushing Hazard 2 Places 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents 72454 37774 844-124C Warning: Silica Dust Hazard 1 Place: AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents This page left blank intentionally. 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...

  • Page 14: Using This Manual

    Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Serial Number Kubota welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Angle Broom has been designed For quick reference and prompt service, record model with care and built by skilled workers using quality and serial number on the inside cover page and again on materials.

  • Page 15: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    Make sure all grease fittings are in place and Page 42 lubricated. Make sure all safety labels are correctly located 27717 Page 4 and legible. Replace if damaged. Dealer Spring & Chain Set-up Figure 1-1 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...
  • Page 16 5. Continue with ““Angle Broom Hook-Up” on this Bottom slots page. 27507 Angle Broom Hitch Plate Figure 1-3 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...

  • Page 17: Hydraulic Hose Hook-Up

    NOTE: Refer to Figure 1-5 below for correct hose routing when attaching Angle Broom to a Kubota compact track loader or skid steer loader. Do not use Kubota’s SVL or SSV Hose Stay (Not Shown). 37394 37776 End Measurements...
  • Page 18 • Kubota Part No. 323-097A - - - - - - - - - - Skid steer switch & wire harness connects direct to a 2V power source. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Refer to “Skid Steer Control Harness W/ 2 Eyelets” on page 16.
  • Page 19 Green Wire This switch and wire harness is designed for attaching the Angle Broom to a Kubota CTL when a 14 pin Deutsch plug is not available and 2 pin Deutsch plug located behind the driver’s seat is available. The 2 push button control switch can be placed approximately 9 ft.
  • Page 20 (#4). 10. Connect red and white wire connector (#3) to the 9. Skip to “Operational Check” on page 17. bottom solenoid wire (#4). 11. Continue with “Operational Check” on page 17. AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...

  • Page 21: Operational Check

    Loosen hydraulic hose fitting (#1A) at the rod end of the hydraulic cylinder (#16). b. Slowly retract and extend cylinder to purge any trapped air from the system. c. Tighten fitting (#1A) when trapped air is removed. 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...
  • Page 22 Angle Broom hitch plate. 9. Back away from the Angle Broom and then raise tractor/skid steer loader arms up. AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...

  • Page 23: Section 2: Hitch & Hydraulic Flow Assembly

    11. Adjust eye bolt (#2) to the proper length. See “Spring Eye Bolt Adjustment” on page 24. Broom Head Spring Plate Place Clevis (#9B) in the 12th Link From Clevis (#9A) Broom Head Broom Head Lug 27502 Hitch Assembly Figure 2-1 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...
  • Page 24 10. Attach hydraulic hoses (#9 & #10) to back of broom shroud with hose clamps (#1). Secure clamps to cap screws (#2) with 5/16" nylock nuts (#3). Tighten nylock nuts as needed to secure hoses in place. AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...
  • Page 25 Table of Contents Section 2: Hitch & Hydraulic Flow Assembly 33281 Return Line Pressure Line Return Line Pressure Line Component Assembly with Manual Angling Figure 2-3 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...
  • Page 26 (#13). Do not tighten elbow at this time. hydraulic cylinder (#16). 5. Attach cylinder control valve (#13) to hitch mounting lugs with 3/8"-16 x 5" GR5 cap screws (#7) and hex locknuts (#9). Tighten locknuts to the correct torque. AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...
  • Page 27 10. Insert two 5/16"-18 x 2" full threaded cap screws (#8) through flat washer (#12) and then through holes in back of broom shroud. Secure cap screws with hex locknuts (#11) and tighten nuts to the correct torque. 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...

  • Page 28: Section 3: Adjustments

    Secure clevis with clevis pin (#5) and cotter Eye Bolt Length Adjustment pin (#6). Make sure the cotter pin has one or both Figure 3-1 legs bent to prevent it falling out. AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...
  • Page 29 37776 8. Raise brush up several feet. Do not change position Bristle Length & End Height of loader tilt cylinders when raising and lowering Figure 3-5 loader arms. 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...

  • Page 30: Section 4: Operating Procedures

    • Always operate attachment while seated with seat belt properly fastened around the operator. When equipped, always lower seat/lap bar(s). This will help protect the operator against rollovers and sudden stops. AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...
  • Page 31 (silicosis). Because crystalline silica is a basic component of sand and granite, many activities at construction sites produce dust containing crystalline silica. Trenching, sawing, and boring of material containing crystalline silica can produce dust containing crystalline silica. 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...

  • Page 32: Pre-Operation Inspection

    Keep brush properly attached to the power equipment when leaks. Tighten any connection that is loose. in use. • Use Angle Broom for its intended purpose only. Do not use it for pulling, pushing, or lifting objects. AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...

  • Page 33: Raising & Lowering

    With a little practice, you should become very skillful at loader, leveled unit to the intended sweeping height, and operating your new Kubota Angle Broom. See “AB72 & reviewed operating checklist, it is time to put your new AB84 Specifications & Capacities” on page 43 and brush attachment to work.

  • Page 34: Section 5: Options & Accessories

    Refer to Figure 5-1: Do not tighten cap screws. Kubota offers 28" (71 cm) tall orange markers that can be 3. Attach top side of metal shroud extension at both bolted to the sides of the broom shroud. These assist in ends with existing 1/4"-20 GR5 cap screws (#2A),...
  • Page 35 Refer to Figure 5-3: 3. Attach right-hand dust deflector bracket (#3) to Kubota offers a dust deflector flap with shroud extension shroud extension (#1) with 1/4"-20 x 3/4" GR5 cap that can be mounted on the front of the broom shroud to...

  • Page 36: Water Tank Assembly

    (#8B) to ball valve (#21). Screw on tight. nearest Kubota dealer if needed. See pages 32 & 33 for 16. Attach 5/8" PVC hose (#29) to hose barb part numbers and detail descriptions of metal shroud and adapters (#8A &...
  • Page 37 Make sure all wiring is routed safely so that no wires 27572 will be pinched, kinked, or pulled apart while Dust Suppression Wiring Hook-Up operating the Angle Broom. Tie or tape wiring to Figure 5-5 secure it in its routed location. 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...
  • Page 38 5. Attach PVC hose (#11) to tee (#4) with wire hose 14. Connect hose (#10) to adapter (#5) with wire hose clamp (#2). clamp (#2). 27580 Spray Nozzle Assembly to Shroud Extension Figure 5-6 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...
  • Page 39 6. Insert threaded end of elbow (#6B) through hole in broom shroud as shown in Figure 5-6 on page 34. Attach To customer Supplied Water Tank 30640 Hose And Spray KIt Figure 5-7 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...

  • Page 40: Part Number & Description

    Figure 5-8 Brooms & Individual Wafers Refer to Figure 5-9: Kubota offers broom construction of three different bristle materials: Poly bristles, steel bristles or combination wafers constructed of poly and steel bristles. Poly bristles are more gentle on the surface being brushed while steel bristles will loosen stubborn caked on areas.
  • Page 41 Table of Contents Section 5: Options & Accessories This page left blank intentionally. 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...

  • Page 42: Section 6: Maintenance & Lubrication

    • Check hitch fit-up frequently. An improper fit-up can cause the attachment to come loose from the loader hitch plate and fall. AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...
  • Page 43 8. See ““Wafer Removal and Installation” on page 40 for removal and installation instructions of wafers. 37784 Removing Brush From Angle Broom Figure 6-3 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...
  • Page 44 (#6, #7, #8, #9, & #10) off end of rotary drum. order it was removed. See “Broom Removal” on 4. With rotary drum empty, slide on new wafer spacer page 39. ring (#11). AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...

  • Page 45: Long Term Storage

    4. Inspect unit for loose, damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed. 5. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your Kubota dealer for touch-up paint. Paint is available in aerosol can, quarts, and gallon sizes. See chart below.

  • Page 46: Lubrication Points

    Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 27512 Hours Broom Head Pivot 2 - Zerks: Left Side Shown Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Hours Broom Rotary Bearing 1 - Zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 27529 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...

  • Page 47: Section 7: Specifications & Capacities

    Standard for drive motor hook-up Hydraulic hoses Optional with angling cylinder Hydraulic couplers Standard 33" AB72 = 85 1/2" (2.17 m) (83.8 cm) AB84 = 97 1/2" (2.48 m) 58 1/4" (1.48 m) 37785 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...

  • Page 48: Section 8: Features And Benefits

    A large number of electrical Provides a way to connect the solenoid for broom angling hydraulically to many skid steers “Electrical Control Harness Options” control harnesses and compact tractors. Refer to on page 14. AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...

  • Page 49: Section 9: Troubleshooting

    Broom rpm too low. rpm to increase hydraulic flow. job of cleaning Purge hydraulics to remove foreign Hydraulic flow is restricted with foreign material. Have a qualified technician material. service the hydraulic system. 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...

  • Page 50: Section 10: Torque Values Chart

    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) Additional Torque Values Tank mounting bolts 5/16"-18 Gr. 5 60 in lbs or 5 ft-lbs (6.8 Nm) maximum AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK 9/13/23...

  • Page 51: Section 11: Legal Disclaimer & Warranty

    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 ____________________ 9/13/23 AP-AB72, & AP-AB84 Angle Broom 323-033MK...
  • Page 52 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 54 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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