Kioti Dk55 slow drive

[firemandan774]

Hello.
My Kioti tractor Dk 55 just started to
Drive slowly. It wont climb a hill in medium or high range. It will creep in low range with tractor revved high. Checked fluids and it was a little low. I added fluid and still not working. Could the filter be plugged causing this or is it a transmission problem. Machine has a cluth and 3 ranges with 4 gears. Thanks

 

[K5lwq]

Sounds like the clutch needs replaced. How many hours on it I wonder?

 

[5030]

Easy stuff first, Filters....

 

[K5lwq]

He said “It will creep in low range with the engine revved high”. Wonder what filter would create that?

The only other possibility is the rim spinning in the tire due to low air pressure. But it sure sounds more Likely to be the clutch.

 

[firemandan774]

Sounds like the clutch needs replaced. How many hours on it I wonder?

1200 hours. Dont smell anything on the clutch or would you smell it of its slipping.

 

[Peter 315]

Do you have free play on the clutch at least 1 inch off play.

 

[firemandan774]

Its a synchronized shuttle transmission that i believe share reservoir for hydraulics . Thats why im asking if a plugged filter could be the problem?

 

[firemandan774]

Do you have free play on the clutch at least 1 inch off play.

the clutch seems to be fine.

 

[K5lwq]

I thought it still is a manual synchronized shuttle that still requires you to push the clutch in to go from forward to reverse. If that is correct then it is a dry clutch that has nothing to do with the hydraulic fluid.

Do you know if it is a dry clutch or wet clutch?

 

[firemandan774]

Easy stuff first, Filters....

I thought it still is a manual synchronized shuttle that still requires you to push the clutch in to go from forward to reverse. If that is correct then it is a dry clutch that has nothing to do with the hydraulic fluid.

Do you know if it is a dry clutch or wet clutch?

Its a dry clutch

 

[K5lwq]

Its a dry clutch

Then I am afraid that is likely your issue. Do you always idle down when you shift from forward to reverse? One of the issues with synchronized shuttle tractors is people can shift while the tractor is still moving so they tend to leave the RPMs high. This puts excessive wear on the clutch and causes it to fail much sooner than it should.

 

[firemandan774]

Then I am afraid that is likely your issue. Do you always idle down when you shift from forward to reverse? One of the issues with synchronized shuttle tractors is people can shift while the tractor is still moving so they tend to leave the RPMs high. This puts excessive wear on the clutch and causes it to fail much sooner than it should.

Thanks imwas hoping it would be simpler than that. I do
Leave revs up when shifting . Is it a difficult repair

 

[K5lwq]

Once it is fixed I recommend you start going to idle before you clutch.

The tractor needs to be split at the engine and transmission to replace the clutch. It is not a horrible thing if you have the tools and a good place to do it. Most people will just pay to have it done and normally it is not bad price wise. You will want to replace clutch disk, pressure plate and throw out bearing at a minimum. Pilot bearing would be done if it was me as well. Basically if you are going to split it anyway replace everything that is a wear item while it is apart.

 

[firemandan774]

Thanks for your help!!

 

[Peter 315]

You might as well have the flywheel turned also its probable glazed.

 

[firemandan774]

 

[jimglassford]

If the clutch has never been adjusted, there is more room. I bought a used DK55 that did the exact same thing. I was able to adjust the clutch back to the proper tolerances. As for idling down before using the shuttle, I would not worry about it. Moving forward and reverse is not done at high speeds so you really are not slipping the clutch.

 

[Harry in Ky]

If the clutch has never been adjusted, there is more room. I bought a used DK55 that did the exact same thing. I was able to adjust the clutch back to the proper tolerances. As for idling down before using the shuttle, I would not worry about it. Moving forward and reverse is not done at high speeds so you really are not slipping the clutch.

If you wish to operate your equipment that way, fine. I wouldn't suggest for others to do it, particularly since in this case a clutch replacement is already on the table. The expense is his, not yours.

 

[ptsg]

I'm with K5 on this one. Sure sounds like a clutch. As far as adjustment, once things start slipping, it's usually too late for any adjustments but it's sure worth a try.

Also, the foot throttle is your friend. Use it and the clutch will last a lot more and I really mean a looot more.

 

[5030]

He said “It will creep in low range with the engine revved high”. Wonder what filter would create that?

The only other possibility is the rim spinning in the tire due to low air pressure. But it sure sounds more Likely to be the clutch.

A mostly plugged one. Always start with the simple stuff first.