Kioti CK25, CK30, CK35 Tractor Operator's Manual

Congratulations, and welcome to the fabulous world of KIOTI CK25/30/35 ownership, where serious work is made fun again! This versatile tractor is a culmination of the entire tractor and diesel knowledge gained by the Daedong Indus- trial Co.,LTD over the years since 1947 and has been designed with the finest materials and under rigid quality control standards set forth by the KIOTI Engineering Department. Knowledge of tractor operation is essential for many years of dependable service and reliability. To help new owner's familiarize themselves with the KIOTI CK25/30/35 it is the policy of KIOTI tractor to provide an owner's manual which includes helpful information about tractor safety, operation and maintenance. If the information you seek is not found in this manual, your KIOTI tractor dealer will be happy to help you. Please feel free to contact DAEDONG IND. CO.,LTD / DAEDONG-USA, INC. with your questions/concerns. FOREWORD

This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT and NOTE. These titles indicate the following: SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING NOTE This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided. CAUTION ! ! ! This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the caution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution. WARNING This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning. ! ! ! This mark indicates emphasis on notable characteristics of working procedures, and information about technology for easier operation. IMPORTANT

ABBREVIATION LIST ABBREVIATIONS 4WD API ASAE ASTM fpm Hi-Lo HST m/s PTO RH/LH ROPS m -1 (rpm) S -1 (r/s) SAE SMV DEFINITIONS Four Wheel Drive American Petroleum Institute American Society of Agricultural Engineers, USA American Society of Testing and Materials, USA Feet Per Minute High Speed-Low Speed Hydrostatic Transmission Meters Per Second Power Take Off Right-hand and Left-hand sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travel Roll-Over Protective Structures Revolutions Per Minute Revolutions Per Second Society of Automotive Engineers, USA Slow Moving Vehicle

Various universal symbols have been used on the instruments and controls of your KIOTI tractor. Below is a list of the universal symbols and their meanings. UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS Fuel-Level Engine Coolant-Temperature Parking Brake Battery Charging Condition Engine Oil-Pressure Turn Signal Power Take-Off Clutch Con- trol-Off Position Power Take-Off Clutch Control- ON Position Differential Lock Position Control-Lowered Position Hazard Warning Lights Headlight-Low Beam Headlight-High Beam Four-Wheel Drive-ON Fast Slow High Range Middle Range Low Range Neutral Position Coolant Preheat

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................. SERVICING OF TRACTOR ......................................... SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................... DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING SYSTEM .............. OPERATION ................................................................... THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR ........................ HYDRAULIC UNIT ........................................................ TIRES, TREAD AND BALLAST ................................. MAINTENANCE ............................................................. PERIODIC SERVICE .................................................... STORAGE ....................................................................... TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. OPTIONS ........................................................................ INDEX .............................................................................. APPENDIX ...................................................................... TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

1 BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR .................... 1-2 OPERATING THE TRACTOR .................................... 1-5 DRIVING THE TRACTOR ........................................... 1-8 PARKING THE TRACTOR ......................................... 1-9 OPERATING THE PTO ............................................. 1-10 USING 3-POINT HITCH ............................................. 1-10 SERVICING THE TRACTOR .................................... 1-11 TRACTOR SAFETY LABELS ................................... 1-14 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CK25/30/35 1 -2 A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by ob- serving certain precautions. To help prevent accidents, use these safety precautions, and pay attention to the job at hand. If you can prevent an accident, your time will have been well spent. BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR 5. Keep safety decals clean of dirt and debris. 6. Watch where you are going at all times so that you are able to avoid obstacles that can cause injury or damage to your tractor. 7. When starting the tractor make sure your path is clear of people to avoid accidents caused by sudden movements. 8. Before making reverse movements with your tractor, you should always check to see that the path is clear. 1. It is recommended that you read and understand this entire manual before operation of your new tractor. Fail- ure to do so could result in accidents or injury. 2. Only persons who are properly trained should be allowed to operate the tractor. 3. Read and follow all warning labels and decals affixed to the tractor. 4. Replace any missing or damaged decals as soon as it is practical. A list of decals is shown on page1- 14~16. 704O101C 704O102C

1 -3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 16. All persons using the tractor should have knowledge of its proper operation and should read this manual carefully. 17. Never get off the tractor without setting the parking brake, lower- ing the implement to the ground and shutting of the tractor. 18. No alterations should be made to your KIOTI tractor. 12. Never start the engine while stand- ing on the ground. 13. Only the operator should ride on the tractor unless a passenger seat is installed. Keep bystanders away from the tractor while in operation. 14. When getting on and off the tractor, handholds and step plates should always be used. This will help to prevent accidental slips trips and falls. 15. Be sure to scrape off mud or soil from your shoes before mounting the tractor. 704O103C 704O104C 704O105C 9. Never operate this tractor or any other agricultural equipment while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or while fatigued. 10. While working in cooperation with other tractors always communicate your intentions. 11. Do not start your tractor by short- ing across the starter.

CK25/30/35 1 -4 A ROPS should never be modified by welding, grinding or cutting, as this can weaken the ROPS structure. If any components of the ROPS unit is damaged, it must be replaced. If the ROPS unit is removed or loos- ened for any reason, the parts should be fitted back to their original positions and all bolts should be properly torqued. 21. Extra caution should be taken when driving tractors with narrow tread widths. For added stability you should adjust your rear wheel tread width, see page 8-3. 19. Before starting your tractor you should depress the clutch and make sure that all shift levers are in the neutral position and parking brake is applied. 20. For your safety ROPS with a seat belt is recommended for all applications. (1) Tread 704O106C 704O107C Always use seat belt when the tractor is equipped with a ROPS. Never use the seat belt when tractor is not equipped with a ROPS. NOTE

1 -5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Avoid accidental contact with gear shift levers while the engine is running. Unexpected tractor movements can result in bodily injury. 2. Do not park your tractor on a steep incline, and remember to shut off the engine and PTO before dismount- ing the tractor. OPERATING THE TRACTOR 3. Do not operate your tractor in an en- closed building without the proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and may cause series injury or death. 704O109C 704O108C 704O110C

Kioti CK25, CK30, CK35 Tractor Operator's Manual

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