New Kioti DK40SE HST cab - questions / concerns

[k0ua]

I think the finicky shifting must be a no-extra-cost option on Kioti, as mine has always been that way. By far, however, my biggest irritation with the controls is the throttle!!!!!! OMG!!! The amount of force required to move this thing is absolutely unbelievable ....

You might want to read this thread, it will fix you right up:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...i-dk-throttle-lubrication-pix.html?highlight=

 

[Coyote machine]

What K0ua said about the throttle being tight, not normal or necessary. Mine is now a breeze to move, and it never 'vibrates' out of set point. It used to take hitting it with my fist to get it to move.
Parking brake, my method push brake left foot, engage brake lever with right foot toes. If properly engaged movement with brake engaged is less likely and one will know to release before travel.
Shifting is dependent on position of gearbox at time of shift. Lube of linkage will not change gear position in trans. Tapping pedal will move the gears to allow engagement. Lubing of linkage with Fluidfilm will keep the linkage moving smoothly through it's travel, however.
Get a short hose with two male QD's made up to place in the active remote ports when your hoe is not hooked up to prevent accidental hydro pump deadheading and burnout if the engagement lever is left engaged or bumped into position without an attachment connected to the circuit.
Tighten ALL bolts, nuts on your loader, wheel lug nuts/bolts, etc. now and check your loader support bolts now and periodically. They can be loose and definitely need to be made and kept tight.
Take the time to grease every zerk on all your equipment, and replace any non-functional ones with OEM from Kioti- you will NOT find extras anywhere you look, they're not metric or SAE, they are some obscure zerk from Unobtaniumville.

 

[k0ua]

the zerks are 1/8 inch British Straight Pipe (BSP) and they are available.

BSP GREASE FITTINGS | BSF GREASE FITTINGS | BSPP GREASE FITTINGS

 

[Coyote machine]

the zerks are 1/8 inch British Straight Pipe (BSP) and they are available.

BSP GREASE FITTINGS | BSF GREASE FITTINGS | BSPP GREASE FITTINGS

Available yes; not at your local auto store or TSC, etc, but through one's Kioti dealer, for but one 'local' source. Or online, as above example.

 

[spindlewood]

You might want to read this thread, it will fix you right up:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...i-dk-throttle-lubrication-pix.html?highlight=

I had read your fix previously when trolling. I will wait for the annoyment factor to rise a bit higher before tackling it. It's a shame I have to take apart my new Kioti to fix a ridiculous design choice. Thanks for the link and the photos.

 

[spindlewood]

What K0ua said about the throttle being tight, not normal or necessary. Mine is now a breeze to move, and it never 'vibrates' out of set point. It used to take hitting it with my fist to get it to move.
Parking brake, my method push brake left foot, engage brake lever with right foot toes. If properly engaged movement with brake engaged is less likely and one will know to release before travel.
Shifting is dependent on position of gearbox at time of shift. Lube of linkage will not change gear position in trans. Tapping pedal will move the gears to allow engagement. Lubing of linkage with Fluidfilm will keep the linkage moving smoothly through it's travel, however.
Get a short hose with two male QD's made up to place in the active remote ports when your hoe is not hooked up to prevent accidental hydro pump deadheading and burnout if the engagement lever is left engaged or bumped into position without an attachment connected to the circuit.
Tighten ALL bolts, nuts on your loader, wheel lug nuts/bolts, etc. now and check your loader support bolts now and periodically. They can be loose and definitely need to be made and kept tight.
Take the time to grease every zerk on all your equipment, and replace any non-functional ones with OEM from Kioti- you will NOT find extras anywhere you look, they're not metric or SAE, they are some obscure zerk from Unobtaniumville.

Wow. The beginner's guide to success.

 

[Coyote machine]

Wow. The beginner's guide to success.

Thanks! I try to be thorough. There is a lot to know/avoid/do to make a tractor work for you- this is a starting place to make it easier...

 

[k0ua]

While your at it, to reduce the annoyance factor of greasing get one of these. Expensive yes, but they are pretty slick.. I just got mine, and have only greased once with it, but it does cut the time in half, and your hands stay cleaner.

Amazon.com: LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler - Zerk Grease Coupler Fitting Tip - Easy Lock-on, Clip-off - Stays on - Grease goes in, not on the machine - FREE Shipping & 30 day money back trial plus $3 for return shipping.!: Automotive

 

[Coyote machine]

While your at it, to reduce the annoyance factor of greasing get one of these. Expensive yes, but they are pretty slick.. I just got mine, and have only greased once with it, but it does cut the time in half, and your hands stay cleaner.

Amazon.com: LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler - Zerk Grease Coupler Fitting Tip - Easy Lock-on, Clip-off - Stays on - Grease goes in, not on the machine - FREE Shipping & 30 day money back trial plus $3 for return shipping.!: Automotive

Hey James, does the item make it so there is no grease billowing out at the zerk instead of going into the joint? That is my greatest frustration with trying to get grease into zerks/joints- it wants to back out all over the hose tip and takes a second hand to force the hose tip onto the zerk to make the grease go in....
Does it allow access to difficult to access zerks? It looks like it might be difficult to get into some tight access spots, no?

Thanks,

CM

 

[gunmonkeyintl]

sounds to me like your grease gun tip may be adjusted too loose. If the grease is coming out around the zerk, then the tip is not locked on to it. In some cases, you have to loosen it, slip it over the zerk, then tighten the collet down to get a good seal.