Kioti CK20 leaking trans fluid....A LOT!!!

[JerryIke]

So I just got this CK20. It's around a 2010 model. When parked for a week it will drip out about a gallon of fluid. The previous owner said he thought a hefty stick went into a small opening underneath the trans and ruptured the seal. Also said it's been like that for about 5 years and he never wanted to split the tractor to fix it. Is this plausible or am I in for a bigger surprise? There is an opening about of almost an oval shape about 2 1/2 inches which slopes forward and slightly downward, almost like a small funnel "mouth". It's a great running tractor and I'm needing to use it 4 or 5 days a week...I'd really hate to split it if it's something I can fix from the topside and the repair manual that came with it does not address it Thanks in advance for your help!!

 

[seville009]

Step one is really to pinpoint the source of the leak. Who knows - if you’re lucky, it may be just a loose connection or fitting.

 

[Robin Veerman]

Yep, I agree. Give it a good pressure wash in the area of the leak, maybe spray the area with a de-greaser first, and then park it on a dry area and get underneath it to locate the leak…

 

[Rebeldad1]

if it leaks a gallon over night the leak should be easy to find

 

[JerryIke]

Alrighty.....It turns out to be where the front drive shaft goes into the front of the trans. Seal on the trans side is bad. Easy fix!!! Thanks for all your pointers!!

 

[Robin Veerman]

Cool. If you’re fixing it yourself, tell us how it went….