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VictorW · 04-21-2008, 10:20 AM

I had a problem with my KB2375 while under warranty but not the leaking you describe. The dealer ordered the parts under warranty and I did the work. I like doing this stuff and I learn how the valve assembly works.
Tightening those little allen head bolts won't stop the leak and that bottom silver cup isn't for that purpose. Under those cups is an o-ring and nylon backup washer that seal the spool to the valve housing. Something probably happened to the o-ring. Being that the valve assembly is an open system with fluid running through it all the time and no leaks until you move your lever, I'd bet it's the o-rings. It pretty easy to do and probably two hours work if you remove the entire assembly off the unit.

04-21-2008, 10:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
VictorW Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW Corner, Pennsylvania Posts: 481	Re: Kioti backhoe 2376 leaks-defective design I had a problem with my KB2375 while under warranty but not the leaking you describe. The dealer ordered the parts under warranty and I did the work. I like doing this stuff and I learn how the valve assembly works. Tightening those little allen head bolts won't stop the leak and that bottom silver cup isn't for that purpose. Under those cups is an o-ring and nylon backup washer that seal the spool to the valve housing. Something probably happened to the o-ring. Being that the valve assembly is an open system with fluid running through it all the time and no leaks until you move your lever, I'd bet it's the o-rings. It pretty easy to do and probably two hours work if you remove the entire assembly off the unit.