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CK30HST newbie questions
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JayC
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The new Kioti looks great! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Congratulations!!!! on the new tractor!!! Looking good.
Mine does has the same sort of rattle at idle that goes away when I push in the clutch. All seems to work just fine. 30 hours now. For fueling, I use a large funnel with a screen in it. I saw another post with a filter type funnel; but don't remember where. I use two 5 gallon containers and only put 4 gal in each. FYI you probably will have more fuel in the tank than you think; I overfilled the first time. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif fuel gauge is not linear. And, I also drove with the parking brake on a couple of times before I realized it was on; I've gotten into a routine and haven't done it since. I don't think you did any damage.
A CK30 HST is a good thing /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Nice property - makes me home sick /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Mine does has the same sort of rattle at idle that goes away when I push in the clutch. All seems to work just fine. 30 hours now. For fueling, I use a large funnel with a screen in it. I saw another post with a filter type funnel; but don't remember where. I use two 5 gallon containers and only put 4 gal in each. FYI you probably will have more fuel in the tank than you think; I overfilled the first time. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif fuel gauge is not linear. And, I also drove with the parking brake on a couple of times before I realized it was on; I've gotten into a routine and haven't done it since. I don't think you did any damage.
A CK30 HST is a good thing /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Nice property - makes me home sick /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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TractorLegend
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Hey Rick, Next time you start it up cold let me know if you hear a faint tick/ knock in the background amid the diesel clatter in the engine area. That noise didn't change with clutch in. I don't think it a "death noise"---just curious.
I was doing most of my work with ear muffs on initially when "new" (less than 5 hrs) then started it up this am and was listening unmuffled.
Didnt hear it so much with engine sped up.
I didn't "baby" the motor too much but didnt abuse it either---varied speeds occasionally and kept between 1900-2200 working and not idling for prolonged periods.
Mower found an old loggers cable and bogged the motor way down as belt squealed---I pushed clutch in and stopped to examine as soon as I realized. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
I was doing most of my work with ear muffs on initially when "new" (less than 5 hrs) then started it up this am and was listening unmuffled.
Didnt hear it so much with engine sped up.
I didn't "baby" the motor too much but didnt abuse it either---varied speeds occasionally and kept between 1900-2200 working and not idling for prolonged periods.
Mower found an old loggers cable and bogged the motor way down as belt squealed---I pushed clutch in and stopped to examine as soon as I realized. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
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TractorLegend
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VictorW
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I haven't had that brake problem with my CK30hst. It's a wet brake, so you should be OK.
My CK has 20 hours. I noticed the same rattling noise just like you along with the engine noise at idle. My dealer said it's normal.
The fuel fill isn't the greatest. When mine reads 1/4 tank, it will take five gallons. I use a big funnel with a screen.
My CK has 20 hours. I noticed the same rattling noise just like you along with the engine noise at idle. My dealer said it's normal.
The fuel fill isn't the greatest. When mine reads 1/4 tank, it will take five gallons. I use a big funnel with a screen.
That low idle "tick" is normal for that engine. No worries.
I'm not sure you're pushing the brakes down hard enough before engaging the lock. On my CK20HST, if I leave the brakes on hard, it hits the pressure relief valve and I'm not going anywhere until I release the brake. The brakes can be engaged at different pressures. Make sure you push as hard as possible on both pedals and then engage the lock lever. If this doesn't keep you from knowing it's on with movement, you may need to adjust the brakes some.
John
I'm not sure you're pushing the brakes down hard enough before engaging the lock. On my CK20HST, if I leave the brakes on hard, it hits the pressure relief valve and I'm not going anywhere until I release the brake. The brakes can be engaged at different pressures. Make sure you push as hard as possible on both pedals and then engage the lock lever. If this doesn't keep you from knowing it's on with movement, you may need to adjust the brakes some.
John
