Got my remotes yesterday, and the two 170mm bolts today. Got everything re-assembled. Unfortunately it looks like the 3rd hydraulic spool is broke, it is VERY difficult to engage/disengage. Removed the cable and that's completely free, so it's definitely in the valve. Is the loc-tited nut on the end of it adjustment for this, or should I complain? (It's not usable as is, so I will need a replacement.)
About to button up the cab. Either way, what needs to be done can now be done outside.
Few things I learned:
1. country's part # for the Fastenal bolt is exactly correct - 11113985. You could use metric all-thread in a pinch... a nearby Fastenal had M10-1.25 all thread. But the spools center around the bolt so it's a bit nicer.
2. Each kit comes with an instruction sheet, which is nice. But it leaves a lot to be desired. It doesn't even show the 3-point levers, so routing the lines is up to you. There are a few steps missing like removing the 3 point lever stuff. The kits are well sorted and packaged.
3. I found that the seat does not have to come out, nor does the actual ginormous plastic fender cover... it didn't really make anything easier. If you do remove the seat, it's 5X as heavy as it looks.
4. Just a note, the fittings are all ORB so no dope is required, except to get you through the removal of all the plastic crap.
5. There is absolutely ZERO reason to remove the rear tire. It's a joke. The Kioti pricing for a remote is fair, but the installation costs per remote from the dealer were nuts. (One remote's install cost is fine, but to double that for two and triple it for 3 is where it gets ridiculous, since it takes only slightly more time to install more than 1.) I saved $550 by not installing the two remotes and rear wiper myself. The third remote and the oil filter, HST filter, hydraulic filter, fuel filter and air filter required for the 50 hour service came to exactly $550.29... so this worked out pretty well, since I had a "credit" with the dealer.
6. Quick connects are quite close to the 3-point toplink hook.
7. Someone needs to make a combination Cat1/Cat2 quick attach system, since every attachment I have is Cat1 except for the rear blade. It's very doable.
Now back to putting it back together and trying it out
(Some of this like the seat weight I know Eric has probably mentioned already.)