Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
4/13/21
AP-PFL5548 & AP-PFL5648 Loader Mounted Pallet Forks 319-227MK-AUS
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Maintenance
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment supported
by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can break,
hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls can be
actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Make sure controls are all in neutral position or park before
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Always shut power machine down using the “Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before servicing,
adjusting, cleaning, or maintaining the attachment.
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Do not alter attachment or replace parts on the attachment
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM specifications. They can weaken the integrity
and impair the safety, function, performance, and life of the
attachment. Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
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Allow only persons to perform maintenance on this
attachment who have been properly trained in the safe
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting the
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Make sure safety labels are in their proper location and are
in good condition before operating the attached equipment.
Read and obey all instructions on the labels.
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Backup alarm must be in good working order to warn
others. Use a backup camera or rear-view mirror that is in
good condition to ensure the area behind the unit is clear.
Drive at a slower speed to compensate for blind spots.
Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life
of any implement. With careful inspection and routine
maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.
1. After using your pallet fork for a few lifts, check forks
to make sure they are still secured and check pallet
fork to make sure it is still properly attached to the
loader hitch.
2. Check forks to make sure they are not damaged,
broken, or worn excessively. Repair or replace as
needed.
3. Always remove any material that has become
entangled in the forks before continuing to use them.
4. Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety
labels by obtaining new labels from your
Kubota
dealer.
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
Long-Term Storage
Clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to
the attachment when storing it for long periods and at the
end of the season. This will help ensure the unit is ready
for field use the next time you hook-up to it.
1. Remove any dirt and grease that may have
accumulated on the pallet fork. Scrape off compacted
dirt and then wash its surface thoroughly with a
garden hose.
2. Inspect pallet fork for loose, damaged, or worn parts
and adjust or replace when needed.
3. 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.
4. Replace all damaged or missing decals.
5. A coating of oil may also be applied to areas where
paint is worn off to minimize oxidation.
6. Store pallet fork inside a building and away from
human activity if possible. Inside storage will reduce
maintenance and make for a longer life.
7.
Follow all unhooking instructions on page 15 when
disconnecting the skid steer or track loader from the
Loader Mounted Pallet Fork.
8. Do not allow children to play on or around the stored
pallet fork.
Touch-Up Paint
Part No.
Part Description
821-070C
Gloss black enamel spray can
821-070CTU Gloss black enamel bottle with brush
821-070CQT Gloss black enamel quart
821-070CGL Gloss black enamel gallon
