New Kioti Owner

[cat fever]

OK, I put the loader back on today. Everything went perfect. Although I did not mark the hydro lines when taking them off. I had to refer to the manual to get them back on in the right place. I am confident that I could take it off anytime now without a problem. The key that my manual does not state clearly is rolling the bucket down is what disconnects the loader pins from the cradle. I would also suggest using the highest position for the loader stands, and as Coyote machine stated some grease in the cradle would help.

 

[k0ua]

OK, I put the loader back on today. Everything went perfect. Although I did not mark the hydro lines when taking them off. I had to refer to the manual to get them back on in the right place. I am confident that I could take it off anytime now without a problem. The key that my manual does not state clearly is rolling the bucket down is what disconnects the loader pins from the cradle. I would also suggest using the highest position for the loader stands, and as Coyote machine stated some grease in the cradle would help.

Well don't get cocky, bad things can still happen to good people.. Just kidding... sounds like you are well on your way to becoming a taker-er-on and off expert. See? it wasn't all that bad now was it? Do it a few more times, and you will be able to do it rapidly and confidently without a second thought. Then when you think you really have it whipped, take it off on soft ground some time... It will increase your swear word vocabulary guaranteed!:laughing:

 

[DK35vince]

OK, I put the loader back on today. Everything went perfect. Although I did not mark the hydro lines when taking them off. I had to refer to the manual to get them back on in the right place. I am confident that I could take it off anytime now without a problem. The key that my manual does not state clearly is rolling the bucket down is what disconnects the loader pins from the cradle. I would also suggest using the highest position for the loader stands, and as Coyote machine stated some grease in the cradle would help.

My loaders hydro lines have colored plastic ties on the hoses and couplers. Just match the hose with the yellow tie to the yellow coupler, blue to blue, Etc.

 

[cat fever]

My loaders hydro lines have colored plastic ties on the hoses and couplers. Just match the hose with the yellow tie to the yellow coupler, blue to blue, Etc.

Mine have color ties also. Only on the loader. The tractor side is all black. That's why I didn't bother making sure where they were to begin with, I saw colors and thought that's what it was for. I will mark the tractor side so this does not happen again.

 

[cat fever]

Well don't get cocky, bad things can still happen to good people.. Just kidding... sounds like you are well on your way to becoming a taker-er-on and off expert. See? it wasn't all that bad now was it? Do it a few more times, and you will be able to do it rapidly and confidently without a second thought. Then when you think you really have it whipped, take it off on soft ground some time... It will increase your swear word vocabulary guaranteed!:laughing:

Honestly, when I started I was very concerned. But it just fell right in place. I had my son with me so when the pin holes lined up he put the pins in place. I really wanted it to work good because I needed the loader. (pallet forks) I am taking down an old pig pen (turned into wood storage) for a new 45'X 72' barn.
On a side note I will be in your neck of the woods in September. I have a son in the air force stationed at Whitman, were going to come stay with him for a week or so.

 

[k0ua]

Honestly, when I started I was very concerned. But it just fell right in place. I had my son with me so when the pin holes lined up he put the pins in place. I really wanted it to work good because I needed the loader. (pallet forks) I am taking down an old pig pen (turned into wood storage) for a new 45'X 72' barn.
On a side note I will be in your neck of the woods in September. I have a son in the air force stationed at Whitman, were going to come stay with him for a week or so.

Cool, come on down... I am down in Branson... Whitman is up "Nawth" as us southern boys say...

 

[Coyote machine]

OK, I put the loader back on today. Everything went perfect. Although I did not mark the hydro lines when taking them off. I had to refer to the manual to get them back on in the right place. I am confident that I could take it off anytime now without a problem. The key that my manual does not state clearly is rolling the bucket down is what disconnects the loader pins from the cradle. I would also suggest using the highest position for the loader stands, and as Coyote machine stated some grease in the cradle would help.

Glad you went at it again and won. Wouldn't want to feel it was too much effort to do.
You should get your dealer to give you the matching colors for the valve body so disconnecting and reconnecting are as they should be. Never seen a dealer do one side only- that's bogus, esp. considering what you probably paid for that rig!:thumbsup:

 

[cat fever]

I agree, next time I'm at the dealer I am going to look at some of the other tractors on the lot to see if both sides are marked. Like I said in the earlier post I saw the colors without looking real close and just thought good idea from Kioti to mark them so good. Imagine my surprise when I went to hook them back up.:confused2: I'm just glad it was in the loader manual.:thumbsup:

 

[The Deerslayer]

Thanks for the words of encouragement and glad to hear it is not the R-1's as I did not believe that would be the case. I do plan to try again when I have a bit more time. I suspect I just need to allow more space to roll the bucket back a bit more so it will left the frame up a few more inches. Will give an update when the attempt is made again.

 

[Coyote machine]

Cat,

Believe me this is the first time I've heard of that misleading combo. ALL Kioti's I've ever seen have had color coordinated on both sides- otherwise what would be the point?
Go get 'em!