new kioti ck20hst

[grsthegreat]

Sorry... no picture means no tractor HEHE

 

[Dmace]

Congrats and Welcome to the Pack! :thumbsup:

I can't say much about "tricks" with the CK20 other than run an additive in the fuel, run it at 2,000 rpms minimum unless using the backhoe, watch the fuel filter glass carefully for gelling or cracks in the bowl, only press the rear diff lock pedal when the tires are stopped, and don't use the clutch to disengage the PTO's unless you need to slow down a heavy spinning attachment like a mower. If you press the clutch in while the PTO is engaged, you'll hear a very loud clicking noise. This is normal as it helps slow down spinning attachments but is unnecessary if only stopping something like a snowblower.

 

[jpm1]

Welcome to the kioti family! Congrats on the new tractor! Well at least so you say. No Pictures, well no tractor:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: I doesn't get any better than a new tractor in my opinion. Keep us updated. Heres a pic of my new Kioti and my Mahindra. My 2 bestest friends and hired hands! .. . John

 

[joe48]

Congrats and Welcome to the Pack! :thumbsup:

I can't say much about "tricks" with the CK20 other than run an additive in the fuel, run it at 2,000 rpms minimum unless using the backhoe, watch the fuel filter glass carefully for gelling or cracks in the bowl, only press the rear diff lock pedal when the tires are stopped, and don't use the clutch to disengage the PTO's unless you need to slow down a heavy spinning attachment like a mower. If you press the clutch in while the PTO is engaged, you'll hear a very loud clicking noise. This is normal as it helps slow down spinning attachments but is unnecessary if only stopping something like a snowblower.

DMace, that clicking/ratcheting noise you hear when you throttle down or push in clutch is the safety over run clutch on the PTO, this prevents damage to the drive line or the implement driveing the tractor. Just ask an old timer with a Ford 8-2-9N, about that, they didn't have one and after they went one a wild ride with a bush hog driving the tractor, they'd go buy an over run cluctch that was in stalled on the PTO shaft between tractor and implement(still sold at TSC). And yes it's ok to just push the PTO out of gear without the clucth, BUT DON"T try to engage without clutching!!

 

[VictorW]

DMace, that clicking/ratcheting noise you hear when you throttle down or push in clutch is the safety over run clutch on the PTO, this prevents damage to the drive line or the implement driveing the tractor. Just ask an old timer with a Ford 8-2-9N, about that, they didn't have one and after they went one a wild ride with a bush hog driving the tractor, they'd go buy an over run cluctch that was in stalled on the PTO shaft between tractor and implement(still sold at TSC). And yes it's ok to just push the PTO out of gear without the clucth, BUT DON"T try to engage without clutching!!

That reminds me of years ago when a friend called and said bring your F250 4x4. I need my tractor pulled. He had a 2N and was brush hogging backwards to a bank that lead to a small creek. He went down the 12ft bank backwards and into the creek. Luckily no injuries except the brown in his underwear. After changing his pants, he went to buy the over run clutch.

Back to the original post, Congratulations on the new tractor. I sure you can't wait to build your seat time. Many other CK20hst owners say it a little tank of a tractor. Have fun and be safe.