Kubota AP-SC7072 Operator's Manual
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Skid Cutter
AP-SC7072
70395
326-974MK
Operator’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look for the Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Skid Steer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Uncrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hitch Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Height Adjustment Safety Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hydraulic Hose Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Case Drain Assembly (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pressure Gauge Assembly (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section 2: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Equipment Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Section 3: Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . 14
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cutting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Skid Steer Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Skid Steer Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Skid Cutter Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 4: Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Pressure Gauge Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Case Drain Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 20
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Hydraulic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cutter Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Carbide Teeth Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Skid Shoe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Long-Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Bi-Fold Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
In Line Bearing Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 25
Section 7: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Section 9: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section 10: Legal Disclaimer & Warranty . . . 30
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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
Careful operation is your best
assurance against an accident.
All operators, no matter how much
experience they may have, should
carefully read this manual and
other related manuals, or have the
manuals read to them, before
operating the power machine and
this attachment.
Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section. Read
all instructions noted on them.
Do not operate the equipment
while under the influence of drugs
or alcohol as they impair the ability
to safely and properly operate the
equipment.
Operator should be familiar with all
functions of the skid steer and
attachment and be able to handle
emergencies quickly.
Make sure all guards and shields
appropriate for the operation are in
place and secured before
operating the attachment.
Keep all bystanders away from
equipment and work area.
Start skid steer from the driver’s
seat with steering levers and
hydraulic controls in neutral.
Operate skid steer and controls
from the driver’s seat only.
Never dismount from a moving
skid steer or leave skid steer
unattended with engine running.
Do not allow anyone to stand
between attachment and skid
steer while hooking-up.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
While transporting and operating
equipment, watch out for objects
overhead and along side such as
fences, trees, buildings, wires, etc.
Store attachment in an area where
children normally do not play.
When needed, secure attachment
against falling with support blocks.
Look for the Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
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DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Safety Precautions for
Children
Tragedy can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of
children. Children generally are
attracted to attachments and their
work.
Never assume children will remain
where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the work area
and under the watchful eye of a
responsible adult.
Be alert and shut the attachment
and skid steer/track loader down if
children enter the work area.
Never carry children on the power
machine or attachment. There is
not a safe place for them to ride.
They may fall off and be run over
or interfere with the control of the
power machine.
Never allow children to operate the
power machine, even under adult
supervision.
Never allow children to play on the
power machine or attachment.
Use extra caution when backing
up. Before the power machine
starts to move, look down and
behind to make sure the area is
clear.
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.
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WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
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CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Skid Steer Shutdown
And Storage
Reduce engine speed and shut-off
all power to the attachment.
Park on solid, level ground and
lower attachment until it is flat on
the ground or support blocks.
Turn off engine, and remove
switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
Relieve all hydraulic pressures.
If included, raise seat bar and
move controls until both lock.
Wait for all components to stop
before leaving operator’s seat.
Use steps, grab-handles and
anti-slip surfaces when stepping
on and off the skid steer.
Detach and store attachment in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure attachment by
using blocks and supports.
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Important Safety Information
Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products
described in this manual.
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous
and must be performed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
Always maintain correct tire
pressure. Do not inflate tires
above recommended pressures
shown in the Operator’s Manual.
When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
Securely support the attachment
when changing a wheel.
When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
Make sure wheel bolts have been
tightened to the specified torque.
Transport Safely
Comply with federal, state, and local
laws.
Use towing vehicle and trailer of
adequate size and capacity. Secure
equipment towed on a trailer with
chocks, tie downs, and chains.
Sudden braking can cause a towed
trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce
speed if towed trailer is not equipped
with brakes.
Avoid contact with any overhead
utility lines or electrically charged
conductors.
Always drive with load on end of
loader arms low to the ground.
Always drive straight up and down
steep inclines with heavy end of skid
steer on the “uphill” side.
Engage park brake when stopped on
an incline.
Maximum transport speed for an
attached equipment is 20 mph. DO
NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a
speed which does not allow
adequate control of steering and
stopping. Some rough terrains
require a slower speed.
As a guideline, use the following
maximum speed weight ratios for
attached equipment:
20 mph when weight of attached
equipment is less than or equal to
the weight of machine towing the
equipment.
10 mph when weight of attached
equipment exceeds weight of
machine towing equipment but not
more than double the weight.
IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load that
is more than double the weight of the
vehicle towing the load.
Dig Safe - Avoid
Underground Utilities
USA: Call 811
CAN: digsafecanada.ca
Always contact your local utility
companies (electrical, telephone,
gas, water, sewer, and others)
before digging so that they may
mark the location of any
underground services in the
area.
Be sure to ask how close you can
work to the marks they
positioned.
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand procedure before doing
work. Refer to the Operator’s Manual
for additional information.
Work on a level surface in a clean
dry area that is well-lit.
Lower attachment to the ground and
follow all shutdown procedures
before leaving the operator’s seat to
perform maintenance.
Do not work under any hydraulic
supported equipment. It can settle,
suddenly leak down, or be lowered
accidentally. If it is necessary to work
under the equipment, securely
support it with stands or suitable
blocking beforehand.
Use properly grounded electrical
outlets and tools.
Use correct tools and equipment for
the job that are in good condition.
Allow equipment to cool before
working on it.
Disconnect battery ground cable (-)
before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before welding
on equipment.
Inspect all parts. Make certain parts
are in good condition & installed
properly.
Replace parts on this attachment
with genuine Kubota parts only. Do
not alter this attachment in a way
which will adversely affect its
performance.
Do not grease or oil attachment
while it is in operation.
Remove buildup of grease, oil, or
debris.
Always make sure any material and
waste products from the repair and
maintenance of the attachment are
properly collected and disposed.
Remove all tools and unused parts
from the equipment before
operation.
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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.
Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital, and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job
such as safety shoes, safety
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs.
Clothing should fit snug without
fringes and pull strings to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
Operating equipment safely
requires the operator’s full
attention. Avoid wearing
headphones while operating
equipment.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure
can penetrate the skin causing
serious injury.
Relieve all residual pressure
before disconnecting hydraulic
lines or performing work on the
hydraulic system.
Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS,
to check for suspected leaks.
Wear protective gloves and
safety glasses or goggles when
working with hydraulic systems.
DO NOT DELAY. If an accident
occurs, see a doctor familiar with
this type of injury immediately.
Any fluid injected into the skin or
eyes must be treated
within a few hours or
gangrene may
result.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
Slow moving tractors, skid steers,
and self-propelled machines can
create a hazard when driven on
public roads. They are difficult to
see, especially at night. Use the
Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign
when on public roads.
Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
Use Seat Belt and ROPS
Kubota recommends the use of a
CAB or roll-over-protectivestructures (ROPS) and seat belt
in almost all power machines.
Combination of a CAB or ROPS
and seat belt will reduce the risk
of serious injury or death if the
power machine should be upset.
If ROPS is in the locked-up
position, fasten seat belt snugly
and securely to help protect
against serious injury or death
from falling and machine
overturn.
Keep Riders Off
Machinery
Never carry riders on skid steer
or attachment.
Riders obstruct operator’s view
and interfere with the control of
the power machine.
Riders can be struck by objects
or thrown from the equipment.
Never use skid steer or
attachment to lift or transport
riders.
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Safety Labels
Your Skid Cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in place.
They are designed to help you safely operate your attachment.
Read and follow their directions.
1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
2. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Replace
all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your
nearest Kubota dealer. To find your nearest dealer, visit
our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as
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specified by Kubota. When ordering new components make
sure the correct safety labels are included in the request.
4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:
a. Clean surface area where label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area.
c. Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the
surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or
with a similar type of straight edge.
70398
70398
858-843C
Danger: Do Not Operate
858-935C
Warning:
Rotating Blades
818-555C
Danger:
70398
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Important Safety Information
70398
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818-831C
Warning: High Pressure
818-830C
Safety Combo
Danger: Keep Hands & Feet Away
Danger: Thrown Object Hazard
Danger: Rotating Blade Hazard
Warning: General Safety
Notice: Read Manual - Observe Safety Messages
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Introduction
Introduction
Kubota welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners. This Skid Cutter has been designed with
care and built by skilled workers using quality materials.
Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating
practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from
this product.
Application
SC7072 construction-grade Skid Cutter is designed with
the commercial or high use consumer in mind. It features
a rigid hitch mounting system, 1/4" thick deck, 4 swinging
blades, and a bi-fold door on the front. The SC7072 is
capable of cutting and shredding brush or trees up to 7" in
diameter. Carbide mulching teeth mounted on the bottom
of the blade carrier can be used for grinding stumps.The
strong push bars on top and under the door of the
SC7072 Skid Cutter allow the operator to push trees and
brush over and away from the operator as they are being
cut without damaging the unit. The ability to cut and
mulch trees and stumps level to the ground makes this
cutter ideal for clearing right-of-ways along road sides,
pipelines or under electrical transmission lines with the
speed and efficiency needed by today’s contractors.
Farmers, ranchers and land developers will also benefit
from this unit when clearing pastures or new
development areas. The SC7072 Skid Cutter utilizes the
power, compact size, and the go anywhere ability of a
SVL to access over grown areas where a tractor and
rotary cutter cannot go. The wide, full-length tapered skid
shoes prevent the cutter from digging in or getting hung
up in the soft ground usually found under heavy brush.
Use if this skid cutter is limited to standard brush cutting.
Use in significantly larger or denser brush will result in
excessive heat and may damage the skid cutter or the
skid steer.
Using This Manual
•
This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,
troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual
and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe
and efficient operation.
• The information contained within this manual was
current at the time of printing. Some parts may change
slightly to assure you of the best performance.
• To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual, contact
your authorized dealer.
• Store your Operator’s Manual in the dry storage tube.
See Figure 1 on page 6 for location of storage tube.
Terminology
“Right” or “left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing the direction the machine will operate while in use
unless otherwise stated.
Definitions
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related
to the following topic. Kubota’s intention is this
information must be read & noted before continuing.
NOTE: A special point of information that the
operator should be aware of before continuing.
Owner Assistance
The dealer should complete the Online Warranty
Registration at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
The parts on your Skid Cutter have been specially
designed by Kubota/Land Pride and should only be
replaced with genuine Kubota parts. Contact a Kubota
dealer if customer service or repair parts are required.
Your Kubota dealer has trained personnel, repair parts,
and equipment needed to service the attachment.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 25 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 27 for additional
information and performance enhancing options.
Serial Number
For quick reference and prompt service, record model
and serial number on the inside cover page and again on
the warranty page. Always provide model number and
serial number when ordering parts and in all
correspondences with your Kubota dealer. For location of
your serial number plate, see Figure 1.
70402
Manual Storage Tube
Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
Further Assistance
Your Kubota dealer wants you to be satisfied with your
new attachment. If for any reason you do not understand
any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the
service received, the following actions are suggested:
1. Discuss any problems you have with your attachment
with your dealership service personnel so they can
address the problem.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership, explain the
problem, and request assistance.
3. For further assistance write to:
Kubota by Land Pride
Service Department
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
E-mail address
lpservicedept@landpride.com
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Skid Steer Requirements
The Skid Cutter is designed to attach to skid steer loaders
and track loaders with the following minimum
requirements:
Hitch type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISO 24410
Rated Operating Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 lbs
Hydraulic Pressure Rating . . . . . . . . . . up to 3500 psi
High Volume Motor & Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . 26-43 gpm
Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polycarbonate
Case Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optional
Skid Steer Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . See warning below
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Lightweight power machines may need weight added to the
rear to maintain steering control and prevent forward
tipping or side tipping caused by a heavy front load. Consult
your power machine Operator’s Manual to determine
proper weight requirements and maximum weight
limitations.
• Consult your skid steer’s manual for operating capacity,
lifting capacity, and operating specifications. Exceeding
rated capacities and specifications can result in a roll-over
or other serious hazard.
• Do not operate any hammer or mulching equipment on an
open cab machine or on a machine with a tempered front
glass window/door. We strongly recommend use of a
polycarbonate front glass door/window when operating any
hammer or mulching equipment.
Dealer Preparations
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Allow only persons to operate this attachment who have fully
read and comprehended this manual, who are properly trained
to operate the attachment safely, and who are age 16 or older.
Serious injury or death can result from the failure to read,
understand, and follow instructions provided in this manual.
Read and understand the Operator’s Manual for this
cutter. An understanding of how it works will aid in the
assembly and setup of your cutter.
This Skid Cutter has been partially assembled at the
factory. However, some assembly will be necessary.
It is best to go through the “Assembly Checklist” on this
page before assembling the cutter. Speed up your
assembly task and make the job safer by having all the
needed parts and equipment readily at hand.
Ensure that the intended skid steer conforms to the
requirements stated under the heading “Skid Steer
Requirements” on this page.
Uncrating
!
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always secure cutter with an overhead crane, fork lift, or
other suitable lifting device before removing hardware bags,
shipping components, bands, lag screws, or hitch pins. The
cutter can suddenly fall.
1. Secure deck with an overhead crane, fork lift, or other
suitable means before cutting shipping support
bands and unbolting cutter from shipping crate.
2. Cut bands securing parts bags to the shipping crate.
3. Remove bolts securing hitch to the shipping crate.
4. Cut center band securing hitch to shipping crate.
5. Carefully lift cutter from crate and lower onto its skids
or onto support stands capable of supporting the
cutter.
6. Remove remaining components from crate. Discard
crate.
Torque Requirements
See “Torque Values Chart” on page 29 to determine
correct torque values when tightening hardware.
Assembly Checklist
All hardware from the factory has been installed. If a part or
fastener is temporarily removed for assembly, remember where
it goes. Keep parts separated.
Be sure the parts get used in the correct location. By double
checking while you assemble, you will lessen the chance of
using a bolt incorrectly that may be needed later. Use Parts
Manual to identify location of parts you are unsure of where
they are used.
All grease fittings are in place and lubricated.
Miscellaneous assembly tools: hammer, tape measure,
assortment of wrenches and a level.
Have fork lift or loader along with chains and safety stands
sized for the job ready for the assembly task.
Auxiliary weights (depending on skid steer
Have a minimum of 2 people at hand while assembling.
Safety decals are legible and undamaged.
Loose parts bag/box shipped with the Skid Cutter.
Check
size).
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