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Thanks for this report. Question: photos appear to show two layers of stuff in the patch. Is that an artifact of the photo or did you use different products? My DK45S fuel tank leaks where the hold-down strap kinked the top right corner of the tank (i.e. strap was over-torqued, almost...

Right. Diesel lasts Much longer than gasoline (especially the crap they sell now). Larger power boats hold hundreds of gallons of Diesel which can be in the tanks for years. When it gets funky (or just old) commercial companies can "polish" it by running it through filter banks to remove...

Original Brush Grubber did not work for me. It just slid up the tree while skinning the bark. A 1/4 inch chain worked very well, basically by tying it to the tree using a clove hitch and pulling with tractor. The downside was climbing up and down to attach/detach chain from trees. Now I use a...

In my experience, "Battery Minder" is the best maintainer/slow-charger. Periodically, Northern Tool has a good sale price. I use these on all vehicle batteries that are dormant. In most cases I permanently install the "pigtail" to the battery to facilitate connecting. In my tractor for...

RandyT, If you would be so kind .. (1) I think you are saying that I can't just disconnect the tank hold-down strap (#2 in top figure) but must remove the entire bonnet support bracket assembly (#1 in bottom figure) with the strapped-down tank attached. Is that so? (2) Beyond disconnecting...

Many thanks, Sir. This is a great help. I need to take another look but mine may be different (2006 model FC44-001xx). Your description makes sense after seeing your graphic. I need to study this more. I live quite close to Kioti USA (near Wendell NC) but I suspect I still need to order...

I think I have the same problem with my 2006 DK45S. The tank seems to leak when near full and when fuel sloshes. (1) Did you have to buy a new tank or repair the old one? (2) If a new replacement, how hard was it to find/get a replacement? (3) My tank seems to have deformed such that the...

Thanks all. Your replies pretty-much confirmed my concerns. I think I'll stick with what I have. On my new implements, permanent guards in the implements make the PTO attachment there much worse than the tractor end. Also, heavy slip clutches make the implement end very unwieldly. On the...

Seeking advice on getting a quick hitch. A quick hitch would make many things faster and easier but what about connecting the PTO shaft with a Quick Hitch? It looks like a quick-hitch would seriously interfere with connecting the PTO . My Kioti DK45s has a PTO brake and the tractor shaft...

I would like to share my excellent experience with FitRite Hydraulics (aka Brian Scudder). I have a 2006 Kioti DK45s. It is awesome but that model had a short production run so it is not the most common tractor out there. Making accessories for my tractor is something of an experiment unless the...

Did you check the glow plug to see if it actually works or just a visual inspection? If you have a DC clamp-on ammeter you can measure currents (a good indicator) without removing the plug. Otherwise, remove the plug and activate pre-glow to see if it gets hot.

Concur. Once the IP is off the engine it's barely more difficult or expensive to replace them all (just put all parts back in the same cylinder). If the new gears are tougher that should provide many more years of service. Even if the new gears are no better that resets damage accumulation on...

Comment: The IP is simple in terms of the number of parts. But there are critical tolerances and parts matching. The plungers and cylinders are machined as matched sets. Swapping plungers between cylinders may not matter or may be fatal. Also, the vertical dimension from the roller tappet to...

If you are asking me, I replaced all four IP control sleeves DIY (only one was broken) for about $100 plus a new intake manifold gasket.

That history is very discouraging: way too many failures for those hours. That makes me wonder if the wrong things were "fixed" or were fixed poorly. In my military days we realized that the main cause for maintenance actions was prior maintenance actions. I would consider trying a different...

I just realized how old this thread is after adding the following: Avoid running hot like the plague. Another DK55 owner reported (here) similar hot running that eventually melted the seals on the hydraulic piston that engaged the PTO clutch, happened twice as I recall. I don't recall if he...

More busy-body help: I like to use a non-hardening gasket dressing (like Hylomar) to facilitate future maintenance, providing there not much pressure across the gasket.

Additional: The diagram appears to show a simple idle stop screw instead of the more elaborate start/idle design used on later tractors. Worst case you may be able to fabricate something from a sufficiently long screw with the right threads. Or maybe I'm wrong.

Maybe this will help: Parts Finder Michigan Iron & Equipment Morrice, MI (855) 265-4590 It is for a CK30 with the old style stop solenoid, like yours. It shows five parts in addition to the spring. Michigan Iron is a good dealer and there are few remaining. Kioti US corporate buffonery has...

I can't help much here. I have the later model where that plunger-spring assembly (photo2) is a unit thst screws into the back end of the IP. The manual advises not to adjust it. I can't visualize what yours is supposed to look like. In the past, many Kioti dealers sponsoired excellent...

Alien: I just saw your last photo. You have the older, external version of the stop solenoid that was not known for breaking control sleeve gears in the IP. Your stop solenoid energizes to stop the engine and that motion is benign compared to the new style where a spring-loaded plunger can...

For what it's worth my MBZ 300SD had similar symptoms: started and ran fine but lost power after cruising at speed. The problem was crap (rust and microorganisms) in the fuel which gradually plugged the fuel pickup screen in the fuel tank; movement stirred up the gook and it was carried by...

If you have a 2006 model with the internal stop solenoid and original IP gears they are certainly the old version. Even though yours have not failed (yet), I would replace them while you have the IP off the tractor. Your symptoms sound more like a plugged fuel filter or fuel tank outlet (where...

When you cycle the key on and off the stop solenoid "slaps" the IP rack and you may be able to move the rack into a position where the engine will run enough to remove the loader. Or the engine might race at full speed so you need to be prepared to kill the engine, like with the clutch or a...

If you can remove the loader that makes the repair much easier (i.e. possible without pulling muscles). I just tied my hood to the roll bar instead of removing it from the tractor. Order an intake manifold gasket now, you'll probably need it. Considering the work to remove the injection pump...

An important detail is to keep all the parts from each cylinder together and ensure they go back in the same hole. If you do that and only replace the control sleeves (aka gears) the reassembled pump should still be calibrated. If you mix them up you might get lucky or you might need an...

Your new gears should have those lines that align with the rack lines when all plungers are synchronized at about 50% power. My old gears had no lines but the new ones did.

Try Highgear's advice before doing anything invasive. Give several shots of WD-40 in the keyhole (through the little straw with key out) and then stick in the key and cycle it through the positions several times. I fact, I recommend folks do this annually as preventative maintenance. The...

Here's weird trick you can try. In the dark, turn on a load (like headllights) and wiggle the suspect wires while you look for a spark. Drape the headlight with tarp if too much light.

I did not address all of your questions. So.. 1) The battery is now 7 or 8 years old...could that still be the problem? Yep I'm going to buy a new battery which will answer that question but would be good to hear your thoughts. That is on the old side but could be OK. Take the batt to a car...

Battery could be OK or not. But a multimeter if you don't have one (cheapie less than $10 is fine for your needs). Next time it's dead measure the voltage across the battery posts (posts, not the clamps that attach the wires) while the emergency flashers are turned on. If you see about 12...

Have you tried the emergency flashers? If flashers work but all else is dead the key switch is the probable cause. Have you squirted WD-40 into the keyhole (and cycled the key several times)? Intermittent key switch problems are common due to corrosion and dirt but a few shots of WD will...

The 60a master fuse is normally taped to the wire bundle next to the starter. So that's a possibility. But first wiggle the big battery wires, preferably with another person watching for signs if life (like dash lights coming on). For some build years these cables had internal corrosion...

Joe, I think we may have confusing communications. I'm not certain what the pin is or where it is in your photos. Like I said this is an easy job but also easy to do wrong. It is critical to have all plungers and control sleeves correctly aligned to shut off fuel injection with the rack full...

Timing problem unlikely unless the IP camshaft (in the block) is broken. Very rare but it has happened (the back end of the camshaft drives the hydraulic pump). Not clear what's going on here. Did you have runaway before you removed the IP or after? Maybe you can describe what happened when...

This photo shows the view into the engine with the stop lever plate removed. The white plastic thing is the guide. The SS is on the right and the SS plunger pokes into the guide. The guide is pushed out (as seen here) by the injection pump rack as it moves forward (more fuel injected)...

Looking at several Kioti manuals, it looks like the older models had matching dots on the gears to indicate correct timing. On some newer ones it looks like there are holes in the gears and a matching sockets in the block that align (using pins) when timing is right. The traditional...

This should answer your question (answer is yes):

The above link will download the relevant page from the EX45 shop manual that shows all the tire options. I believe the DK45SE is the same but check to see if it agrees with your current AG tires/wheels.

Maybe this will help: This is a page from a CK20 Owner's Manual. If the bolts and wheels are the same size on the S model I think the torques should be similar.

I recall seeing threads here complaining about a "bouncy" 3-point hitch. As far as I know, these MLS valves are similar on many Kioti models and that valve is adjustable to achieve smooth lift operation. Here is a video on adjusting the MLS: Kioti CK2S Tractor MLS Valve Adjustment on three...

Kioti changed the engine design during the 2007 build year, starting with s/n G704-00079 but I think you have the older version (s/n G704-00078 and previous) because item "C" in your first photo is the preheat controller used in the older version. This is a good thing because the older version...

Kioti tractors with the new stop solenoid design built between 2005 and 2008 were vulnerable to injection pump failures caused by broken gear teeth on the injection pump control sleeves. This did not occur in the earlier design that used an external stop solenoid or in later models after 2008...

The "bad" ones haven't been made since 2007, or so, so you should get the latest version. This photo (from neches write up) shows the lines on the bottom of the rack: When correctly aligned, marks (dots. I think) on the bottom of the gears align with these lines, with the rack centered, as...

I'd like to know how other folks grease their machines, especially loaders. So far, I just squirt in 2-3 shots of grease in each fitting and let the excess ooze out as it will. This gets messy so once or twice a year I pressure wash, which blows away excess grease, and apply fresh grease...

Folks with newer electronic tractors may find this interesting: Hacking Tractor Article The focus is on Deere but seems applicable to all colors of the newer electronic machines. As an electrical engineer, I can see how this came to be: the gap between designers and maintainers is huge...

On my DK45s, you can remove the two through bolts below the joystick and lift the whole joystick block up where you can see what's what. Then you can examine this end of the mechanism to see what's broken. Some owners have reported the "balls" on the cable ends have broken (they are...

David, I looked at the big schematic but didn't see any fuses that might explain your symptoms. Here it is: If you want to isolate this systematically, this list works backward from the starter to find where things still work. 1. Start by measuring the voltage at the spade terminal on the...

This means your starter and solenoid are OK. Maybe you can cancel the eBay order? This does not surprise me; I don't recall reading about many (any?) starter failures. I hate to just swap parts, but (based on reported failures) the most common causes are the key switch (squirt WD40 in the...

I went to start the DK45s today and ... nothing: no dash lights, no clicks, etc. The tractor had been sitting under a lean-to for a couple weeks and the battery was old. But I expected something. After cycling the key a few times the dash lights started working and I eventually got it...

While installing a diverter valve, I removed the very nice rubber floor mat (and the foam underneath) for the first time. I saw several spots where rust was starting on the floor and cover plates. I plan to scrape and spot paint in the near future because I want to catch this before it gets...

Here's a link to a short write-up (and photos) on the diverter valve I installed on my 2006 DK45s. http://kioti.dyndns.org/DK45sDiverter.htm I bought the valve as a kit from Fit Rite Hydraulics.

My 2006 DK45s sat outside during some serious rain for the last several days. I normally keep it under a shed roof but I was half-way done with maintenance that required parking by my garage. When I tried to start the engine I saw no idiot lights (glow. brake, etc.) and while the engine would...

I put my loader back on today (for the first time ever) after fixing the IP and performing 500 hr maintenance. Despite unlevel/curved ground, I found it easy to drive the tractor back into position, just go slow. It was about 40 degrees hotter than when I removed the loader so I had to use a...

This may help. It's the installation instructions from my second rear remote on my DK45s. At least it shows the parts.

These are for the 2nd remote kit on my 2006 DK45s. I don't know if it will help you or not. As others mentioned. it is not necessary to remove the wheel. I thought the big loaded tire was more than I could handle solo. Working from below was possible if difficult.

A rope worked fine for holding the hood. It was very easy to do. In the shot below I've removed the air cleaner housing (but that's all) when I took the photo. SWMBO decided we need to go food shopping today so I didn't get any work done on fixing the actual IP. Email from MIE said they...

Two days ago, my 2006 DK45s started doing odd things, which are probably caused by broken IP gear teeth. The clock read 505 hours (tach hours)at the time. I ordered new control sleeves through Conestoga ($150 delivered). Conestoga was not the cheapest but they are the closest (of known...

Thes last two shots show the strut at full extension. Note that there are additional holes to reduce the extension by a few inches. And again in full resolution with a yardstick:

I had to check this out as I had never removed my loader. I have read that some owners remove these struts because they rattle but I haven't noticed that. This first photo shows the strut stored. The topmost and bottom-most (foot) pivots are not removed; the pins are secured by cotter pins...

To close the loop on this, I went with the second type (in above photos) of breakaway clamp. at least for now. I had a longish 1/2 bolt welded to the guard over the hydro lines with washers above and below the strap from the clamp. Initially I planned to cut off the excess bolt length and...

I have a question for grapple users. I bought a Titan 48 inch grapple like in this photo. On two recent occasions, the grapple "fell off" the loaders SSQA "tool carrier". I think this was caused by "up" or "forward" force at the grapple teeth that popped the lower (tapered) locking pins out...

Here is what the fuel filter looks like on my 2006 DK45s: This filter is on the right side near the back of the engine. It looks like a spin-on oil filter with a white plastic screw-in plug in the bottom (to drain any water). I don't recall if I used an oil filter wrench (that fits on the...

I decided to get a diverter setup from Brian to control my grapple lid via the loader curl circuit. I'm looking for advice: 1. I can get a control handle with either a trigger switch or thumb button to engage the grapple. Which is better? I normally control the loader (now) with the palm of...

While we're looking at grapples, I thought I'd show a shot of the 48 in Titan grapple I just added to my DK45s. I haven't been able to use it much yet. The lid design isn't much good for grasping brush but seems OK for logs. In retrospect, I think EA probably has a better design but I...

I see two types of breakaway setups. One uses a bulkhead drilled for the collar like this one on Brian's site and the other uses a bracket that attaches at a single point and appears to swivel like this. Which is better? It looks like the bulkhead type could really be connected with one...

Can someone explain the difference between single-acting, double-acting, and breakaway quick couplers? Also, there seem to be two types: one with a ball at the male end and one with a type of stud. Mine all have the ball but what is the other type for?

One of my quick couplings has a slow leak. This is a brand new coupling set. Have others has this problem? Has anyone solved it? Thanks.

Patches: Please help me again with this electrical system. I highlighted the apparent glow circuits in the attached, cropped schematic. It looks like the switch has two glow positions: G1 and G2, where G1 goes through the indicator and G2 goes directly to the glow plugs. Is this schematic...

Here is a video that explains the fuel system components and functions of pre-tier IV diesels: 83 Diesel Fuel Systems - YouTube

I finally bought a grapple for my DK45s. I may regret it but I got the lightweight 48 inch version from Titan while it was on sale for about $900, delivered. Oddly the grapple came with flat-face QD hydraulic connectors which I plan to change to agricultural style. Now I'm rigging hydraulic...

OK, I understand what we are talking about now. On these mechanical IPs, there is a fuel limit stop that limits forward movement of the IP rack. It's item #14 in this diagram: It is a threaded rod and lock nut that is normally set up on a diesel bench when the IP is assembled. Adjusting...

Here is one set of rear remotes on my DK45s (prior to installing a second set in the empty holes): The connected hoses run the hydraulic topping lift. I later installed the second set for a tilt cylinder. If there were provisions for a third set, I'd install one.

I installed a steel canopy on my DK45s a couple years back, a good improvement IMO. But I notice slight movement (fore and aft) and a squeeking from the base of the ROPS as I traverse uneven ground. My loader mount has a round cross bar (with big bolts at each end) that connects to the large...

I have a 2006 DK45s with the KL451 loader. This is a self-leveling loader with the Skid Steer Quick Attach interface and it's rated at 2800 lb lift at the pivot pin. I have been lusting after a grapple, mainly to move/remove small trees and brush and to move sections of larger dead trees...

Similar problem has been reported here and it turned out to be the the stop solenoid relay vs the actual solenoid. The "hold" coil is powered directly from the key switch. The "pull" coil is powered through a relay on the "firewall" and that relay is energized for about one second by a pulse...

I've been thinking that a grapple would be very handy. But they come in various widths and there also seem to be two types: long lower tines and short ones. What is the collective wisdom on width and configuration? What is important in a grapple? Finally, does a diverter valve (on the...

CM: As I understood the issue, the starter motor doesn't turn (at least not immediately). The stop solenoid should not be a factor in that . mrtwister: The start circuit for the 4510HS (which is the same as the 4510) and it's exceedingly simple: no electronics, just mechanical switches and...

Ref CM's comment: The Display Unit sends the 1-sec pulse (ground) to the relay coil only when power is first applied via the key switch. That's why you must turn the switch full off and then back on (to reset the display unit timer) to energize the pull coil relay. For Billrog: The stop...

You can/should adjust the external clutch linkage IAW the manual. The free-play is the main part. If there is too much free play there won't be enough stroke to fully disengage both clutches. If the free play and stop are correct and the PTO clutch still doesn't release the clutch disk may...

I bent the lip of my loader bucket while using clamp-on forks. I was foolishly using the forks trying to back-drag a tree stump out of the woods. So the lip is bent up in two places. Question: is there a recommended (i.e., proven) technique tor straightening the lip? I considered beating...

Looking at the service manual, the 200 hr service looks quite simple: Check a few things (like tire pressure) and change the fuel and transmission oil filters.

This should help: I think your no-glow must be either the glow relay (most likely and least costly) or the display unit, although all the other display unit functions seem OK.

In this diagram, the glow plugs are number 11 and the bus bar is number 12. You can measure the voltage between any bare metal on the engine block (like a screw or nut) and any bare metal on the bus bar. A nut at one of the glow plugs is a good place. There is a wire that connects to the back...

I think I have this under control but thought I'd ask for advice before continuing, in case I'm missing something. I found/bought a new/old-stock second remote kit on ebay. I think a dealer got stuck with it; my good luck! I removed the tractor seat (and the plate under it) and that appears...

According to the service manual, the CS2410 3-point lift is supposed to function as described by the OP: In other words, it is a rate control (like a loader), not a normal position control. So it seems the CS 3-point hitch is unlike any other 3-point I ever saw.

I stopped looking at the DK manual too soon. The DK35 Manual does show dis-assembly of this unit, which is great if you can find parts.

The torque spec for the nuts/bolts on my back wheels is 202-235 ft-lb but my old trusty 1/2 inch torque wrench only went to 150 ft-lb. I no longer believe in "tighten it all you can" after shearing a wheel stud on my 1966 Pontiac. So I looked for a bigger torque wrench. Most of those...

Go to the spreadsheet link in the top sticky post. There you'll find links to many owner reports on their IP problems and solutions. The tutorial by 2881neches is outstanding and was a lot of work for him to produce. There are reports from owners that just bought parts from Conestoga as well...

8N: that lever on the back is linked directly to the 3-point position lever to allow you to raise or lower the three-point arms from the back, making it easier to attach implements. I don't have the cab model but this is how mine looks: Now if you lift that rubber flap, you can see the...

Can anyone provide a schematic for a DK40SE HST, or at least a schematic for the starter system? I've been trying to help Nick solve an intermittent starting problem using an EX40 schematic. But it occurs to me that there may be important differences between the EX and DKxxSE circuit. So I'd...

I have a 2006 45s, with no cab. That's a very different tractor; the SMV sign is over a foot higher and the remote QDs are right of center. Ignore the piece of cardboard in the photo; I was using it trying to find the best place for a dual diverter.

Hey Pack Kioti Machine suggested we create a sticky post to address commonly-recurring no-start problems with our tractors. I suggested we create a web page (linked in a sticky) to facilitate ongoing maintenance and organization of information. I can do this but I don't have the time to make...

My 2006 DK45s came with a single rear hydraulic remote. There was once a kit to install the second rear remote but the parts guy at MIE told me this kit is no longer available. Does anyone here know if this kit is still available somewhere? Thanks.

I need to remove a number of small seedling trees, mainly pine and sweetgum to clear trails. etc. I recently got a stumpbucket although I really haven't broken the code on using it yet. I've also seen videos and advertisements for something called a tree/post puller that looks impressive but...

When I pulled the tractor out of the shed just now, it felt like I was driving with the brake on. Turns out the left front tire was flat and the valve stem (rubber thing) was completely gone. The old valve stem was just rubber, like on a car, and the hole is about 16mm in diameter. Does...

I took two more photos of my DK45s, which may help Again, your tractor may be different but.. The first photo (shot from inside the hood) shows how the front screen is attached with small bolts, not clips which would be easy to pop free. But notice also that you can see pretty well...

Brian, I don't know how similar your DH40HST is to my 2006 DK45S, but maybe these photos of my machine will help: If possible, I think your best bet would be to get the right side panel off (assuming there is enough flex in the hood). Otherwise, you may need to make a hole in the hood...

I think a dozer would be fine. Perhaps a D9:

Has anyone tried or considered installing an LED light on the front of the brush guard? It seems that the brush guard reflects so much light that any lights behind the brush guard would be ineffective. I certainly find this to be the case with the standard headlights.

This is just curiosity on my part, but does anyone know why Bobcat stopped selling white Kioti tractors?

OK, so here's my "final" solution to the rocking canopy/ROPS. Using suggestions from others here (thanks), I replaced the stock screws with hardened (12mm x 1.75mm x40mm as I recall) number 8 bolts and glued (shoe goo) a small piece of hardened steel plate on the ROPS where the bolt contacts...

I ordered and quickly received a set of the 1500 lb bolt-on forks. So far I moved a big old tree stump that needed to go for some time. I can say that these forks (which said 1200 lb on the box) are stronger than my DK45S bucket, which bent (where the left fork attached) when I tried to lift...

Can anyone here provide feedback on the quality of Titan Attachments (Loader Forks | PalletForks.com | (800) 605-8241? Their prices seem very competitive but what about their equipment quality and customer service? Thanks.

Bernty, I saw your post in another (old) thread (http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/312062-new-forum-kioti-ck30-will-5.html#post3893164 but I'm moving this reply back to the thread you started. It's easier for other posters can follow this if it's all in one place...

These are classic fuel starvation symptoms. The fuel system looks something like this: The feed line from the tank is the one going to the filter. The other is a return line that sends excess fuel back to the tank. Some fuel leaks past the plungers in the injection pump and this is routed...

When I did my 400 hr service (2006 DK45S) I drained and refilled the front axle oil. After a couple hours use I noticed the front axle oil was low so I topped it up. I suspect trapped air caused the oil level appear full when it wasn't. I doubt mine was low enough long enough to do any...

I'm looking for guidance on a tooth bar for my DK45S. My immediate need is removing quite a few pine saplings that are too big for a bush hog. A conventional tooth bar (like W.R.Long) and the Piranha bar are about the same cost. The Piranha is supposed to be great for removing brush but it...

Here's what my owners' manual shows. I assume the pinout us standard.

It looks like there are several ways the lowering knob can be loose from the MLS valve with no actual problem in the actual MLS valve. See: I'd start bu ensuring the actual knob is locked to the shaft. If that's OK, it's time to pull the seat (it's heavy).

Attaboy on getting it fixed. With your prompt attention to the issue and the oil pressure never getting too low, you can be reassured that you didn't damage the engine. I'm somewhat surprised that access to the oil pressure relief is so difficult in that model but I guess parts of the chassis...

Again, I don't know your machine but you may be able to gain an even wider track by changing the way the "disk" is bolted to the rim. Here's an example from an old CK manual: In that model (and also my DK) the lugs are not centered on the rim and "disk" is offset from hub to rim. That allows...

To close out this thread, Perry Co never responded to my email asking the questions in post 4, above. The canopy came with no instructions (see http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/314307-tractor-canopy-painted-steel-aluminum-3.html#post3804520).. So I called Perry Co and...

I have some updates and a request for more advice: The canopy is definitely a Perry Ardvark, according to the shipping paperwork. It's about 47 inches wide and 58 inches long. After reading advice here (and reconsidering the difficulty of manually hoisting it) I came up with a new plan. I...

I plan to install my new Perry (same as Wells?) steel canopy, probably tomorrow, so I thought I'd check for any tips or hints before the main event. The canopy looks very nice but it did not include installation instructions so I thought I'd ask here. My plan is to mount the brackets on the...

Update from the OP. I ordered this steel painted canopy from Masters last Friday. It arrived by truck today (one week). I had it delivered to the small gas and grocery store a half mile up the road to save the $75 residential delivery fee. The driver called the store owner (who then called...

Does anyone have tips or tricks for holding a hydraulic top lift up while it's not connected to an implement? My original mechanical top lift had a bracket that held the link up by clipping into a bracket on the tractor. I've been thinking about using a loop of rope around the cylinder to...

What is the experience/collective wisdom on tractor canopies? Painted steel or aluminum diamond plate? Older postings show a preference foe metal over fiberglass. Is that still the consensus? Does anyone have experience with/insights on/opinions about the metal canopies sold by Masters...

I'd like to recommend a couple of recent purchases to other tractor owners. First is the lock-n-lube grease gun coupler (LocknLube grease gun coupler ends greasing frustration.). Amazon has them for about $30. I used it, for the first time, last night on my finish mower and ALL the grease...

Well, this is one more data point where I'm not impressed with the accuracy of Kioti's US documentation. Here is a scan from a 2007 CK service manual: For comparison, the torques for my DK45 are 137 ft-lb front and 235 ft-lb rear, according to the owners' manual. By the way, I have two...

I think I have answered my own question. I found the following illustration (along with an excellent explanation) in the EX35-50 service manual: It clearly shows that the draft mechanism functions (lifts) when the top link is in compression. I am glad to have access to this more-recent...

Here is a photo of the bracket in question: Now I have a question. It seems that a pulling force on the bracket should trigger the draft control (based on looking at the parts diagram). But wouldn't a patch of hard ground cause the plow to pivot on the lower arms and push on the top link...

My DK45S has position and draft controls for the three-point. Before today, I've only used the position control and it was very stable. Today I used the draft control with a box scraper and the 3PH tends to shudder and oscillate when I raise the blade with the draft control. I also notice...

I understand that there is a cover to keep the PTO shaft clean when there is nothing attached to it. I bought my tractor used and it did not include this cover. Also, my local Kioti dealer is no longer in business. Now I'm doing some grader work and dirt is stuck to the grease on the PTO...

I have been shopping for a box blade for my DK45S (ref:http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/303331-everything-attachments-box-blade.html). I took a long look at the Everything Attachments "utility" model but finally bought the 5072 from the local Deere dealer. The Frontier...

Here is a diagram of the fuel system on a DKxxSE: Item 7 in the picture is the lift or feed pump. It is a simple diaphragm pump that gravity-feeds from the fuel tank and provides a modest pressure to push fuel through the filter. It may be slow, but I'd try disconnecting the hose from the...

I have a DK45S but no implements except a mower and rotary cutter. I need to maintain some dirt trails that get rutted and high-centered with continued use. I also need to do occasional grading and minor earth moving. I am considering a box blade as well as a land leveler but the box blade...

I have a Sears lawn tractor with 8 year-old Carlsile 20-8x8 rear tires that I'm trying to replace. These original tires are dried out and they leak from cracks in the sidewall. Slime stops the leaks but I figure they really need to be replaced. I bought a set of 4-ply Duro tires via E-bay and...

UPDATE: In the years since this original post we learned that a DIY repair with inexpensive parts will usually fix these IPs, providing you have the tools and skills. The link three paragraphs down goes to a table containing considerable detail on parts sources and owner experiences. If...

A poster on a Mercedes Diesel list recommended Conestoga Diesel for testing and repair of Diesel injection pumps. I contacted Conestoga to see if they are capable and interested in repairing the type of IPs used on our Kioti tractors (my DK45S is vulnerable, but is OK so far). Mel Agne...

I have a lot to learn here. I have about 50 acres in NC with dirt trails used by me and my neighbors. There were some awful mud holes in some of those trails but I fixed the worst of them by cutting drainage ditches at the low spots. Still, the tire tracks get deeper and the high center gets...

What's the deal with the white (Bobcat) Kiotis? Has Bobcat discontinued their relationship with Daedong? Does anyone know the back story? This is mostly curiosity on my part but if Bobcat dealers can get parts for Kioti tractors and/or service them, that would be useful to know (considering...

Now that summer is here, I'm again thinking about getting a canopy for the tractor. I guess the big question is metal, plastic, or fabric. I have limited clearance under my shed roof so I can't go more than an inch or two above the ROPS. I'm interested in the advice and experience of others here.

I din't have an actual photo handy, but here's a fugure from the manual:

Does Bobcat still sell white Daedong tractors? I'm curious because I have a Bobcat dealer closer than the nearest Kioti dealer and sometimes the same parts cost less through Bobcat dealers.

Your symptoms sound like fuel starvation. Usually this is caused by blockage (clogged filters) but it seems you have ruled that out already. The lift pump (as mentioned by Jls) is another likely cause, particularly considering that your fuel filter wasn't full. This is a simple cam-operated...

Try down low on the frame on the left side.

Check under the hood and make sure the tach sensor is connected. Still not sure what type of DK you have but it should look something like this Also, you can decode the precise model and year from the serial number. At one time there were pdf manuals for some Kioti tractors on an...

Check under the hood and make sure the tach sensor is connected. Still not sure what type of DK you have but it should look something like this Also, you can decode the precise model and year from the serial number. At one time there were pdf manuals for some Kioti tractors on an...

Has anyone found a good use for used tractor hydraulic fluid?

I'm approaching the 400 hour service on my DK45S, which includes changing hydraulic fluid according to the service manual. My local Walmart has Shell Spirax S4TXM in stock and the local Tractor supply has their usual stuff. What do TBN folks think/recommend? Is one oil significantly better...

In the 2005 time frame, Kioti changed the engine design. Previously, the manual and electrical engine shutoffs were located on the cover plate just below the IP. On the new version the electrical stop solenoid moved to the front of the engine and the cover plate below the IP became the oil fill...

KiotiDave, Several readers are interested in your comment about the possibility of local Kioti IP rebuild capability. Particularly since some of the "failures" are easily replaced things like rack gears and delivery-valve springs. Ref your post...

For those considering a Kioti tractor: Most owners are very satisfied with their tractors but be aware that several current owners have experienced injection pump failures. Based on posts on the owner-operator forum, this problem seems to effect 2005-2008 models. A new IP is costly (vicinity...

Fellow Kioti owners and operators. Multiple injection pump failures have been reported on this site so I'd like to start a survey to collect data on these costly and frustrating failures. This information will be most useful if you respond only after your failure is completely resolved. Also...

I accident bumped my DK45S brush guard against the dump truck I was loading, not hard, mind you. Then I couldn't open the hood because the brush guard was in the way. Easy fix; tied brush guard to a tree and backed up. But the lesson here is these things are quite flimsy.

I was wondering if one of the old heads could explain the differences between the various DK45 models. I have a 45S (shuttle shift) and I see there is a plain DK45, a DK45SE, 45SE HST, and maybe others. This is mainly curiosity on my part but understanding this will also help make sense of...

Recent posts made me aware that older DK45 models (like my 2006 DK45S) do not have final drives and some newer ones (maybe HST models?) do. For those wondering, the final drive is an additional gearbox that sits between the differential and the rear wheel. Just eyeballing tractors on the...

What does everybody do about the excess grease that oozes out when greasing the many Zerk fittings? Generally, I ignore it until it gets rally ugly or I think I'll brush against it. Then I try to wipe off the worst of it with a paper towel. What do the pros do?

Connecting 3PT implements on mt DK45S is pretty easy except for the final PTO connection, specifically aligning the splines on the tractor's PTO output shaft with the splines in the CV joint yoke. The tractor shaft is too stiff to turn by hand and turning the PTO shaft on the implement is only...

With the cold weather I notice a rash of cold-start problems on this site, many of which turn out to be the ignition switch. I had this problem and it was caused was dirty contacts inside the ignition switch...

What is your experience with Kioti's technical data? Personally, I'm not that impressed. For example, I have two undated (although one is certainly older) owners manuals for my DK45S but they show different maintenance schedules. Both owners manuals and the workshop manual seem to be...

On several occasions I wished I had pallet forks for long loads and other things. Real pallet forks are pricey (for occasional use) and I'd need a place to park them. I see several clip-on style forks that bolt up to the loader bucket and wondered if they were any good. Can anyone recommend...

Probably a dumb question, but I'm assuming that tires filled with liquid (glycol in my case, I think) should be pressurized same as unfilled tires. The reason I ask is my rear tires, which are liquid-filled, only had about 5 psi but the book says it should be 20 psi. I suspect the air volume...

As a new tractor owner, I wonder how long tractor tires should last. Almost all my use is on dirt, grass, or in woods (seldom travel on pavement). I'm sure new tires are pretty expensive so I got to wondering if I'll need to buy a set any time soon. Scott

My DK45S has the 451 loader and the brush guard, which I believe is standard with a loader. This loader is awesome except the headlights are useless because the brush guard is so bright it's the only thing I can see. Of course, the bucket blocks a lot of the light too. I don't plan to work a...

My local dealer lost his Kioti franchise about a year ago. According to him, he needed to buy $350K inventory to keep the franchise, which he just couldn't justify considering the economy. This is unfortunate for me because he was great at getting parts, filters, etc. that I needed In any...

This is a lesson learned that may help someone. My DK45 became hard (or impossible) to start last spring. Sometimes it would "catch" just aI released the key back to the run position. I eventually discovered that the contacts within the key switch were dirty such that it interrupted current...

Hi all. I've read this site for some time but just joined. In greasing my Kioti DK45S at 350 hours, I saw grease fittings on the outboard ends of the power steering cylinders and also at the aft pivot of the front axle. However the owners manual and shop manual did not say to grease these...