DK 55 Shuttle

[depratt_equip]

The main shuttle on all DK series tractors (DK65 included) is fully synchronized. Meaning you do not have to come to a complete stop when using the shuttle. The LK/LB Shuttle is a Mechanical shuttle which requires you come to a complete stop before using it. Im not sure on the procedure to adjust the shuttle on the DK55. I would be sure to get it to your dealer and have it checked out.

 

[JASTN70D]

Jon

Thanks for clearing that up. I would have thought twice before buying if it did not shuttle without a stop. Now if I could just convince my dealer

 

[depratt_equip]

JSDK55 - Show him page 4-11 in your owners manual. "The shuttle shift lever may be shifted while the tractor is moving slowly and the clutch is depressed" If he still doesn't believe it tell him to call Kioti Service.

 

[JASTN70D]

Jon

Your correct I never noticed that little blurb. Thanks so much for your help. I think there are going to be a lot of calls to dealers on this matter. Someone might accuse you of being a trouble maker.! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Your honesty and integrity as a dealer is truly appreciated. I just wish you were closer

 

[Kiohio]

This is how the shuttle works on the DK's. I have noticed that if you in a sense "short shift" the shuttle it will grind on almost all of them especially when new. When this happens sometimes the clutch will have to be depressed and held for a few additional seconds before changing directions. From the factory the tractors are very "tight".

KO

 

[JASTN70D]

I have tried that I halve to hold in the clutch 2 seconds after a stop. Every time it sets in neutral for a while it will grind going it to forward also. I was hoping it would work its way out but I have 50 hours and it seems to be getting worse

 

[mgrick]

I've heard mine grind a few times while I was still moving(clutch depressed) so I always figured you had to stop first before changing direction. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[JASTN70D]

How many hours and what model do you have.?

 

[CabLessKioti]

MY DK 50 started out grinding when shifting from F to R while moving. Than started grinding when shifting from a standstill. Finally locked up in reverse. Had fun loading on trailer for trip to dealer. Dealer called Kioti service they faxed them the repair procedure.They are aware of problem synchronizers where improperly shimmed. Simple fix break tractor in half tear the rearend down replace synchronizers and reshim. Tractor has ran great since. This happened at about 50 hours. Glad it happened under warranty. Hate to have had to foot that repair bill.

 

[JASTN70D]

Wow.! Thanks for the info. My dealer is coming to get it when he gets a call from the service dept @ Kioti. I think he is in for a big /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gifsurprise.