Section 3: Operating Procedures
4/13/21
AP-PFL5548 & AP-PFL5648 Loader Mounted Pallet Forks 319-227MK-AUS
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Do not abuse equipment. Incorrect use of the attachment
can damage equipment structurally and cause serious
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Do not travel across inclines where equipment could slip or
roll-over. Consult your power machine Operator’s Manual
for acceptable inclines they are capable of crossing.
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Do not use forks for digging, pushing, pulling, prying, or
lifting objects. Only use forks to lift palletized loads.
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Do not use this attachment to lift the front or back of the
power machine off the ground. Doing so can damage the
attachment, power machine, and/or cause serious injury or
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Do not chain or strap loads to the loader arms, hitch, or
attachment. Hitting solid objects with a load fastened to the
attachment or machine can cause frame damage and/or
tipping resulting in the loss of operator control.
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Do not use fork extensions. Fork extensions can damage
forks, pallet fork frame, loader hitch, and overload front of
machine resulting in loss of steering control and load.
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Always know the weight of the load being picked-up.
Maximum lift capacity should never exceed rated lift
capacity of the pallet fork. Also, it should never exceed the
rated operating capacity of the skid steer or track loader
attached to this attachment.
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The parts on your pallet fork have been specially designed
and should only be replaced with genuine Kubota parts.
Altering the equipment can adversely affect its performance
and/or reliability.
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Always lower forks to ground level before dismounting from
the skid steer or track loader. Follow manufacturer’s
recommendations when dismounting and parking the
machine.
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Always store attachment in a secure position so that it will
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Always stack pallets in such a manner that they will not tip
or fall.
Transport Safety
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
Keep attachment, loader arms, and/or load away from
overhead electrical power lines. Place an orange warning
sign under overhead lines indicating type of danger above.
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Follow all safety precautions when transporting a load. Not
using safe transporting methods can damage the equipment
and cause serious injury or death.
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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
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Always transport loads low to the ground to maintain
stability of the skid steer/track loader.
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Transporting loads over ramps, grades, bumpy, soft, or
slippery surfaces reduces machine stability and lift
capacity. Transporting and lifting loads under these
conditions is extremely dangerous.
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Always travel straight up and straight down inclines. Never
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Always transport over ramps and inclines with the heavy
end of the power machine on the “uphill” side. This may
require one to drive up or back down inclines.
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When traveling on public roadways, travel in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass safely. Use accessory
lights, clean reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that
is visible from the back to warn operators in other vehicles
of your presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and
