Recent content by gunmonkeyintl

Thanks. Unwittingly, I started with your sheet from another thread, trying to make a chart to put in my maintenance log. I made an Excel version of the PMCS chart from the manual and then made up a small binder that has checklists through 9000 hours (maybe a bit optimistic on my part). It...

That's perfect. That's exactly what I needed to know. I had a feeling that would be the case, but my only other way of finding out would be to order on and see how they fit. Does the open end of the inner go toward the intake, like on the outer, or is it backwards? I suppose it will make...

I've been (finally) compiling a maintenance log for my '13 DK40SE HST, so I don't have to spend hours researching cross-references and such whenever I go to service it. In putting together the info about the air filter, everything I read about the DK series seems to mention it having a...

I apologize for the 59th thread on this topic, but I did read a bunch of the previous ones and did not seem to fnid a definative answer. Thanks in advance for bearing with me. My Dk40 w/ KL401 and KB2875 is at 48 hours, and my inlaws are coming this weekend (meaning I'll be outside or in the...

I did. I welded up a basket to each fender and filled them with plastic ammo boxes:

I've been out of town more than home lately, but finally got some more seat time working on my road project, and finished my chain and tool storage project this weekend. I borrowed the chain can idea from another post on the forum, but expanded on it. Like the other poster, I replaced my...

The Kioti subframe is mounted to the main frame with two pins. I doubt it is any easier or more difficult than the LS design. The Kioti subframe is two boxed members the run from the BH to about the flywheel (4' long, maybe), with two cross members, one at the front and one at the rear. The...

Does anyone know what the spec/type is on the hydro remote QD fittings are on a new DK40? I want to have a short double-male hose made to circuit my detented remote and need to know which male QD ends to buy. I am thinking that they are ISO 7241-A x 3/4", but need to be sure.

Not quite finished. I am going to put a keeper chain on one upright to hold the top-mount close to the frame, pivoting it in place and reducing the depth of its footprint when in storage. Also, I am going to install a block to keep the driveshaft in place on the dolly when moving it (it stays...

I removed my FEL (KL401) and Backhoe (KB2485) from my DK40 for the first time this weekend, and I thought I would describe the experience for anyone considering purchasing a similary outfitted tractor. After reading through several buying-advice threads, including my own that led to this...

I took my backhoe off for the first time this weekend and hooked up my post hole digger. This is the first time I've had anything hooked to the 3ph. It lowered smoothly, and I was able to adjust the speed that it would lower, but it was extremely jerky when I would lift it. I watched a couple...

Sorry in advance if this comes off as a stupid question, but where do you guys set your engine RPMs when doing various tasks? The manual's broken Engrish wasn't very helpful, other than it explained the PTO RPM setting, and noted that I shouldn't work it "hard" during the first 20 hours, but...

I requested dual rear remotes on my new tractor build (strictly on the advice of others, not really being sure what I'll use them for). The original remote is detented, and the second that they added is not. Is there any valid function for a non-detented one? I have my BH hooked into the...

Thanks again, all, for the advice. I ordered my tractor last week and took delivery of it yesterday: DK40SE HST w/ loaded R4 tires 401 Loader w/ toothbar & hooks 2485 BH w/ 18" bucket Howse PHD 45 w/ 9" auger Bush Hog BH116 (being delivered later) On advice from this forum, I got it with...

I've finally got all the details sorted out and I'm going in to sign papers on Saturday. I'd appreciate a price check from anyone who has recently purchased anything close. DK40SE HST Dual Rear Remotes KL401 w/ toothbar and chain hooks 6' Bush Hog (bush hog brand) 9" Post Hole Digger KB2485...