How to run and mount 3rd function lines/hoses

kspring61 · Feb 4, 2015

I am installing my 3rd function I got from EA. It comes with a bracket that mounts the valve on the back left of the tractor. Just wondering if anyone has installed this kit on a DK40SE HST and if so any recommendations on running the hoses up the FEL and how to attach them to the FEL arms. I haven't laid out the hoses yet but looks like since the valve mounts on the back left I will have to run the hoses up the left side of the FEL. Looking at that side not quite sure how I will be mounting the houses to the FEL arm.

Tractor Tom · Feb 4, 2015

On my CK35 the hoses run along the loader arms on the Right side following all the factory gear. You could do the same and cross the lines over to the left at the rear of your DK. My valve is also mounted on the right rear of the tractor, but I don't see why you couldn't cross them over on yours. Zip ties are the easy way to attach your hoses from front to back.

TripleR · Feb 4, 2015

See if this helps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTH-KpP3gO8

kspring61 · Feb 4, 2015

TripleR said:
See if this helps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTH-KpP3gO8

Thanks, I have seen that before. But totally different tractor and valve location. Also he doesn't talk about running the hoses and best way to attach to the loader arm.
Just looking to see if someone has a lessons learned or good suggestion for running them on a DK40SE

kspring61 · Feb 4, 2015

Tractor Tom said:
On my CK35 the hoses run along the loader arms on the Right side following all the factory gear. You could do the same and cross the lines over to the left at the rear of your DK. My valve is also mounted on the right rear of the tractor, but I don't see why you couldn't cross them over on yours. Zip ties are the easy way to attach your hoses from front to back.

Yea I was thinking that. I need to be sure the hoses they sent me to go from the 3rd function valve to the loader are long enough to cross-over underneath. Wont the zip ties chaffe the hose lines? I would think the hoses would move slightly in the zip ties. If not then I will do that and zip tie them to the loader lines.

countrybumpkin · Feb 4, 2015

Buy some of these hose clamps and mount on top of the factory ones along the loader arm with longer bolts. Works out nice,

kspring61 · Feb 5, 2015

countrybumpkin said:
Buy some of these hose clamps and mount on top of the factory ones along the loader arm with longer bolts. Works out nice,

That's a good idea. Not sure I can mount them on the factory mounts, mine are hard line mounts, but will see if that works. If not I may use these anyways and mount right to the loader arm

kennyd · Feb 5, 2015

Zip tying the hoses to the hardlines is a tried and true method to run the 3rd function hoses.

Tractor Tom · Feb 5, 2015

kspring61 said:
Yea I was thinking that. I need to be sure the hoses they sent me to go from the 3rd function valve to the loader are long enough to cross-over underneath. Wont the zip ties chaffe the hose lines? I would think the hoses would move slightly in the zip ties. If not then I will do that and zip tie them to the loader lines.

Yes, I should have mentioned, my hoses are in a protective fabric sheath, similar to the factory hoses on the loader. So far I can't see any signs of wear and tear for the zip ties.

dusty3030 · Feb 5, 2015

kennyd said:
Zip tying the hoses to the hardlines is a tried and true method to run the 3rd function hoses.

Ditto - ain't Kioti specific you just have to lay it out and "mock" it up then go back and cinch down tight after you have the hoses exactly how you want them.