Recent content by xcgreene

I'm around. My tractor with SUDT2 will be done this summer, I expect my fathers with the 424 to follow not long after.

The dk45se had backhoe overheating issues in some heavy use instances, Kioti issued a fix for this, which involved repurposing the transmission case fill/vent, as the new remote circuit fluid return port, which allowed for less restriction in fluid return than the built in remote return. It...

Back in 2018, when I had the analysis of this thread done, I refilled with Travelers again. When the next change came along in 2022 the next analysis was on par for the hours compared to the previous analysis, the copper level had not decreased, which is notable. So by this point, I had run...

I try not to be a parts thrower, but I know the DK SE series was plagued with starter relay troubles, including mine. A quick $15 try, as the relay is standard type. See pic below for location

TN8Man, I made a comparison write up of this filter a few years back, here is the link Kioti HST filter vs Donaldson HST filter, Opened both.

I drilled two holes in the fender a few years ago when I needed to replace a cable. worked great. I touched up the rough edges of the holes, treated them for rust, and left them open. Worked out great and for my uses I have had no need to cover them. Hardest part was making sure I lined up...

Here's a thread from 2017 of a similar tractor and story. May be useful for some folks to have this in one place. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/dk40-front-bearing-failure-1300-hours.375598/ Not common, but common enough. If it ever happens to one of mine, (just over 800hrs now)...

Both DKSE tractors I've operated never really go above the second dot unless something is wrong. That DK40se should have removable screens in front of the radiator to keep most of the mess out of the radiator fins. The radiator itself may look good, but if the screens are clogged, the air flow...

I've had mine out. Had a pinched cable that was stiff, to replace. DK45se, Wound up drilling two holes underneath the fender, aligned with the bolts. Aggressive? maybe, but it was sure easy after that.

Welcome to the forum mwhitehill. Front pivots are often set up as per the drawing below. The grease fills up the small space between the axle pivot pin and the housing in which the pin pivots inside of. There is also a seal that keeps the grease in and dust out of the pivot. That seal is...

I'm feeling some play on the water pump when checking my belt during an oil change. Mechanical seal not leaking yet. Anyone else have a premature water pump failure?

I've used my 4501 pretty extensively over the last 2-3 years since this post. I would definitely buy it again. It's a very straightforward winch. Rugged and easy to operate. I remember having concerns about sizing of the 4501 on the dk45se. Its a great fit. I have never wished it were smaller...

The below picture and description from the LK30 manual may assist you, if this is the tractor in question. these fuel valves are often very similar across models as well.

Information from a kioti manual in regards to gearing and the front axle.

Could be your neutral valves hanging up. Take each of them out to clean/inspect. Have a look at this clip which explains their operation. For location of these two valves, see Item 36 of this diagram.