Recent content by bullebak

Hi guys, I need to remove the FEL to gain good access to engine and (hopefully) fix this machine after 12 months being out of action (no fuel delivery). Currently the bucket is some 8 inches from the ground and takes forever to lower by itself. Hydraulics and attachment pins are removed...

Yesterday I was happily spraying 200l of noxious weed poison and decided to take a break halfway. But on return it refused to start. Parked in the middle of the driveway (slighty downhill) blocking all traffic. I was thinking of towing the tractor with my car (to near the shed), but I think the...

Battery recently replaced. Alternator recently replaced. Belt tension correct. NOTE: When the battery is not charging, the charge lamp on dashboard does not come on. Never did in the tractor's lifetime. LAST SUNDAY: Voltage on battery: 12.6V. Normal start (ignition on), the charge lamp comes...

Hi guys, Do I just buy a new alternator, or should I first look elsewhere? Initially I thought I resolved the issue by cleaning the plug connections adjacent to the alternator, but the issue raised it's head again today. Plenty of power on the alternator terminal, looks like the built-in...

Ready to refit the repaired radiator, but the amount of clay and dust is unbelievable. Had a go with a brush but too hard (and access too restricted). Really needs a clean first. No access to garden hose where the tractor is. Thanking of buying a pressure cleaner, my question is how much...

Looking to download a proper service/repair manual. Is it one Manual for the DK35/DK40/DK450? One website is offering a manual for DK40 only (so it appears), not sure if it is a genuine manual.

Hi guys, Long time absent here... Still using same tractor DK40 and yesterday while pushing out a mountain of blackberries, a hidden tree root managed to damage the drainage hose and outlet under the radiator, resulting in leaking. Removed the drainage hose, next job is to remove the radiator...

My DK40 has manual change from/to front-wheel assist (no convenient push-button). I have used it mainly in front-wheel assist and has done about 600 hours. Problem is, the front-wheel assist does not work anymore (but the indicator is ON and the lever is definately pushed down). This renders...

I recently attached a 1.5m (5') Kanga slasher and worked fine for many hours at a time, including shashing woody weeds such as gorse. Coolant temperature hardly varying. Until yesterday. Admittedly the recovery tank was allowed to become empty, but the radiator was full. Refilled recovery...

I have a new DK40 which has a mechanical 4WD lever switch. How hard should it be to operate? I just cannot get it in or out. Should it be soooooooo difficult?

My DK35 officially has a mid PTO and a Creep Speed gearbox as standard equipment (according to the brochure), except that it doesn't have either. I understand the mid PTO can be used for a lawnmower, or use a slasher instead. Does anyone use the lawnmower and how important do you regard this...

DK35 supplied with tires too large, but despite a number of requests to have the correct tires fitted, all calls and messages have been ignored. This in addition to other sloppy dealer issues also being ignored. I would not have bought a Kioti tractor if I had known this. Now I will be...

My wife always worries that this heavy sunroof might collapse one day and fall on my head (the black steel tubes alone weigh 7kg (14lbs) due to faillure of the U-bolts to the ROPS - and off course it lifts the centre of gravity increasing the risk of rollover under critical circumstances. I was...

I received my tractor (DK35) with front end loader (AL35) a few months ago and here are some comments on both product and dealer. As this is my first tractor ever, allowances might be made for some ignorance on my part. Loader pivot pins were never greased prior to delivery, nor did the dealer...