New Kioti Owner

[k0ua]

I hope I'm doing the right thing here, but;
To my knowledge, my tractor only has 1 big horizontal hydraulic filter next to the frame. (by the passenger rear tire) Am I not seeing the vertical one or does my tractor only have one?

If you don't have a hydrostatic transmission, and it appears you don't, based on the tractor model you list you just have one. Which is the hydraulic filter. On my DK the Hydraulic filter is vertical and the hydrostatic filter is horizontal, but yours is likely different.

Oh, but I bet yours is still put on by that same gorilla.:laughing:

 

[cat fever]

If you don't have a hydrostatic transmission, and it appears you don't, based on the tractor model you list you just have one. Which is the hydraulic filter. On my DK the Hydraulic filter is vertical and the hydrostatic filter is horizontal, but yours is likely different.

Oh, but I bet yours is still put on by that same gorilla.:laughing:

OK, I feel better about the whole thing. Except for the fact a big pissed of gorilla put the filter on.

 

[cat fever]

OK, so I got the FEL off. It was anything but easy. I followed the manual to a tee. Problem was the left side popped out and the right side did not. Then the whole thing got crooked. I have a field to cut and bale this week. When I get done with this I will put the loader back on and try taking it off again. I think I know the reason it all happened, but being the first time off everything was probably tight.

 

[The Deerslayer]

Interested to learn why it happened and how you make out on the second go around. I plan to take mine off for the first time next weekend....weather permitting for cutting.

 

[cat fever]

Interested to learn why it happened and how you make out on the second go around. I plan to take mine off for the first time next weekend....weather permitting for cutting.

One thing I learned after it was off and seeing what was happening;
When the pins were removed it said to lower the arms. After that I should have rolled the bucket up which would have made the loader stands the pivot point, then both sides should have popped out together. At least that's what it looked like to me. I'll post the results when I do it again.

 

[saboism]

I popped mine off again before I mowed, was easier the 2nd time. Haven't put it back on yet as I didn't finish mowing.
Sorry you ran into trouble cat fever, hope it goes better for you putting it on.

 

[cat fever]

I popped mine off again before I mowed, was easier the 2nd time. Haven't put it back on yet as I didn't finish mowing.
Sorry you ran into trouble cat fever, hope it goes better for you putting it on.

I know if it doesn't come off easier the second time it'll be the last time.

 

[The Deerslayer]

Status report: I attempted to take the loader off this morning before bush hogging the fields. All went well at first as I was able to disconnect everything with no issue. Followed the directions and suggestions. Problem was that once I was ready to back the tractor away from the loader, I realized there was not enough clearance between the front tires and the loader frame (by an inch or two). Hooked it all back up again and started mowing cause I was burning daylight. Any suggestions as to why this happened? I thought maybe the R1 tires were the culprit as they are taller, but I should still be able to take the loader off.

 

[Coyote machine]

Here's my suggestion: Like many of us I have no real need to remove my loader, BUT it is nice to know that if you want to you can without huge effort. So I suggest slowing things down, and going through the process without time restraints, so you can get it done without additional pressure on yourself.
It took me a while to figure out how I wanted the bucket positioned before removing the loader pins. Once I had everything lined up, then I disconnected the hydro lines, and pulled back the tractor from the loader. I did notice the 'cradle' where the loader pin rests was devoid of grease and therefore slopped a lot of grease in the area to facilitate easier removal and replacement.
Like most anything never having been done before, it often doesn't go right the first time. It's not an impossible task just one that takes familiarity.
Don't give up, just persist, you know- man over machine! It's not a cyborg, after all!:laughing:

 

[TJP89]

CM has good advice, follow it.

R1s aren't the issue, I have Ag tires, and they did not get in the way. I assume you meant height clearance issues. If I recall, the bucket should be flat on the ground. Try it when you have time.