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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...

Hi folks: 2008 CK30 I am in the process of installing my rebuilt injector pump (rebuilt by thepumpguysc) and the first step is to reinstall the injectors. I have tried the method recommended in the manual (inserting a screwdriver to spin the heat shield and lift it out). I squirted some PB...

OK folks, I need some more advice. I have contacted thepumpguysc and he is ready to rebuild the pump. When the pump was on the tractor I took the solenoid off and I could not get the rack pin to move. I tried my finger and a screwdriver through the oil fill access plate and it wouldn't budge...

Hi folks: I ran through the suggested remedies regarding the fuels filter, cap, etc. and now joy. The tractor still would not start although the fuel filter housing did fill back up with fuel. I followed the excellent tutorial and information on these two pages: kioti_ip_repair IP Removal...

Hi folks: I have a 2008 CK30 gear drive that just started having a problem. I was running it when it just started losing power and stopped running. The engine would turn over, but would restart. I let is sit for about 20 minutes (actually went and filled up the tank because it was low on...

Bob: Thanks for the detailed explanation of the tests. I'll give them a try. I should be able to lift the bucket and boom with the hydraulic hoses detached by using a winch or come-a-long. This past summer while installing a walk way with some scrap marble blocks I noticed that with the...

Hi folks: My 2008 CK 30 with 760 hours is having trouble lifting a pallet of firewood. This is a task that it used to do routinely with ease. The loader can still lift two 12-14 foot logs (must weigh 200-300 lbs total). It can also raise and lower through the complete range of motion. A...

Hi folks: 2008 Kioti CK 30 with 700 hours. When I started it yesterday the joy stick wouldn't budge to move the bucket up or down for several minutes. After running for 5-6 minutes the stick did move sluggishly at first and then smoothly. The tractor hadn't been run for 9 days. The outside...

Hi folks: CK30 (2008, gear drive 600+ hours) While operating it yesterday the gear shift lever suddenly became loose. I looked underneath and the pin holding the gear shift lever to a U-shaped bracket was broken. I put a small bolt in the hole just to keep in place temporarily. There also...

Hi folks: CK30 - 660 hours. I was mowing pretty heavy with a Woods 7200 this afternoon. I had been working for about an hour. Backing up on a bank the mower dug into some dirt and the tractor stalled. It would not restart. I disengaged the PTO shaft from the mower. The PTO shaft on the...

Based upon the discussion on my previous post about using T6 5-40 in a used CK 30. Several members suggested that given the cold temperatures in Vermont that I get a block heater for my tractor. I have good DIY mechanic skills. Please suggest the best alternative and source for the part...

Folks: I am changing fluids on a new-to-me CK 30 (415) hours. I anticipate that we will not put more than 100 hours on the tractor before next summer, so the engine oil will be in there from summer through winter. We live in central Vermont where the temperature range will be from the 80's...

Folks: I just purchased a 2008 CK30 (gear drive) with 415 hours for our little hobby farm in Vermont. The 400 hour service was not performed so I am about to change all the filters and fluids. Can I use the Traveller Premium Hydraulic Fluid from Tractor Supply? I noticed that it matches the...