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Hi folks: My 2008 CK 30 is having some starting issues. I replaced the ignition switch, but no joy. I can start the tractor by turning the key, locking the clutch pedal and then jumping the two poles on the start motor with a screwdriver. I swapped the glow plug relay for the ignition relay...

Hi folks: I have a recurrent problem with my FEL on my CK30. Over the past I had two separate instances where the loader would droop down under load. The first time it was fixed with a leaky hydraulic line from the loader to the joystick control valve. The second time it was fixed by a...

Thank you, friend. I'll do this today. I hope all is well in sunny Portugal!

Hi folks: This is on a 2008 Kioti CK30 with the KL 130 loader. It is routinely stored in a shed with one side open to the elements. One of the four quick attach fittings (the white one) is leaking. Hydraulic oil bubbles up in the gap at the top of the slip collar that locks the upper...

Thank you. I don't see an o ring on the exploded parts diagram in the manual. I am assuming it is between the hose fitting and the quick attach fitting. Before I take that off I'd like to have a replacement ready to go. Where can I buy that o ring?

Hi folks: This is on a 2008 Kioti CK30 with the KL 130 loader. It is routinely stored in a shed with one side open to the elements. One of the four quick attach fittings (the white one) is leaking. Hydraulic oil bubbles up in the gap at the top of the slip collar that locks the upper fitting...

Once again, you are giving me great information. Yes, my joystick is connected by cables to the valve which is mounted underneath just behind the front wheel. This is a brand new problem. A few weeks ago I did some brush hogging through some high stuff which had small branches mixed in. I'm...

Thank you so much, LD1. I guess you are talking about the joy stick valve. Is this correct? I have pdf copies of the shop manuals for the CK 30 and I am a pretty proficient shade tree mechanic. I'm looking over the exploded parts diagram and pages of explanation. It's a double spool...

LD1: Thanks again for the advice. I went out and took a second crack at it. This time I was able to get one of the quick attach couplings off. The line that controls rollback (white). I can get three of the four hydraulic lines off of the cylinder. The two down by the moving rod and only...

Hi LD1: Thanks for the test instructions. With the tractor at temperature and idling, it took 1 minute 45 seconds for the bucket to tip down 18" with a load of approximately 800 lb. I did bleed the cylinder, but could not get the quick attach coupling off. If this matters, with the tractor...

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Hi folks: 2008 Kioti CK 30 with 900 hours. I have put 500 hours on it since purchasing it in 2016. I use the loader pretty hard, most frequently for lifting pallets of fire wood. Today, as I was moving my first pallet of the season to the house porch I noticed this issue: I am able to...

Hi folks: 2008 CK 30 with 900 hours. I have put 500 hours on it since purchasing it in 2016. I use the loader pretty hard, most frequently for lifting pallets of fire wood. Today, as I was moving my first pallet of the season to the house porch I noticed this issue: I am able to easily lift...

Hi folks: Thanks for the collective wisdom from the forum and especially the informational pages maintained by Ritcheyvs. Following the diagnostic tutorial by TBN member Bernty and posted on Ritcheyvs page I determined that the pump failed on my 2008 CK30. I sent the pump to TBN poster...