Hood and side panel?

[Mrprez]

Ok, I know I am not this dense, but how do you get to the oil dipstick? I figured out how to open the top part of the hood, but how to get the side panel off? The manual is less than clear about how to do this. TIA.

 

[chesternator]

Probably should add your model. I dont need to remove a side panel on RK37

 

[boomer1025]

I take it he has an RK24 he's asking about

 

[Mrprez]

Yes, RK24, it’s listed on the left.

I made myself go out there and look at things until I figured it out. Surely, there is an easier way? Remove front grill, pop side panel off at the front and then slide forward to reveal the right side of the engine. Dipstick is to the right of the oil filter. Why are there two oil fill ports? One on top and one on the side?

 

[PILOON]

I take it he has an RK24 he's asking about

OK. great what is a RK 24? garden tractor? CUT. or a 100 hp giant? Not every body(outside of a multi brand dealer is aware off all the models)

 

[boomer1025]

OK. great what is a RK 24? garden tractor? CUT. or a 100 hp giant? Not every body(outside of a multi brand dealer is aware off all the models)

It's a 24 hp sub-compact.
Tractors | RK24 Series Tractor | Rural King Tractors

 

[TractorGuy]

OK. great what is a RK 24? garden tractor? CUT. or a 100 hp giant? Not every body(outside of a multi brand dealer is aware off all the models)

It took me about two seconds to click on a new tab and search for a MT180D. Just saying!

 

[ruffdog]

Yes, RK24, it’s listed on the left.

I made myself go out there and look at things until I figured it out. Surely, there is an easier way? Remove front grill, pop side panel off at the front and then slide forward to reveal the right side of the engine. Dipstick is to the right of the oil filter. Why are there two oil fill ports? One on top and one on the side?

Two fill ports...ease of access. It is too bad the tractor manufacturer didn't have that as a concern.

 

[Btown]

OK. great what is a RK 24? garden tractor? CUT. or a 100 hp giant? Not every body(outside of a multi brand dealer is aware off all the models)

If you don’t know what a RK24 is how can u help him.

 

[Mrprez]

I’ve already found the answer to my question, thanks for the replies.

 

[spike42402]

I ran into that same problem and after looking around There are two clips in the front of the side panels. Pull them out an then pull the side panels to the front of the tractor. After you look at how it attaches everything will become clear. I had to raise the loader to access the side panels. I have a RK24 but I'm sure they are all alike. Hope that helps.

 

[zmad5306]

Do the side panels serve any purpose other than a bit of protection and looks? Can I just run without them? Ya know like a real tractor . Curious if they are needed for cooling. Removing them to check the oil is my only complaint with my RK24.

 

[markie61]

Nowadays, I have to imagine that the panels are there both for cooling, as well as protection against intrusion by a branch, etc. Otherwise, they wouldn't be sealed completely with gaskets. (IMHO)

 

[shovelmike]

I ran into that same problem and after looking around There are two clips in the front of the side panels. Pull them out an then pull the side panels to the front of the tractor. After you look at how it attaches everything will become clear. I had to raise the loader to access the side panels. I have a RK24 but I'm sure they are all alike. Hope that helps.

That's the same design as my Mahindra, I bunged up the decal a tiny bit when, after tugging a bit, the clips let loose and the panel bashed into the loader cylinder. I am making a note to drape a moving blanket in there from now on, there's no sense in me making it look old before its time.

 

[BET1]

Make sure you get both the clips back on. I didn't and the panel came loose dropped down and when I brought the bucket back down the hydralic fitting on the lift cylinder smashed the crap of it. Not covered under warranty. New one 165.00.