Kioti CK25 User 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
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provided.
CAUTION
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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.
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This mark indicates emphasis on notable characteristics of work-
ing 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

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A careful operator is the best operator.
Most accidents can be avoided by ob-
serving certain precautions. To help pre-
vent 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.
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16. All persons using the tractor should
have knowledge of its proper op-
eration 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.
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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.

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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
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zz
zAlways use seat belt when the trac-
tor is equipped with a ROPS. Never
use the seat belt when tractor is
not equipped with a ROPS.
NOTE

1-5SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Avoid accidental contact with gear
shift levers while the engine is
running. Unexpected tractor move-
ments 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.
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7. Always use the proper ballast weight
on your tractor when using rear
implements.
8. Watch front and rear to avoid ob-
stacles at row ends, near trees and
around other obstructions.
4. Make sure that all pressure lines are
tight before starting the tractor.
5. Pull only from the drawbar. Never
hitch anything to the axle housing or
any other point except the drawbar.
Pulling from any other location only
increase the risk of serious personal
injury or death.
6. If The front of the tractor tends to
rise up when heavy implements are
attached to the three point hitch,
weights should be installed on the
tractor. Do not operate the tractor
with a light front end.
(1) Drawbar
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1-7SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
9. Do not leave equipment in the
raised position when the vehicle is
stopped or unattended.
10. When using implements or attach-
ments with your tractor you should
first read their respective owner's
manual. You should always keep
their safe operation procedures in
mind.
11. You should be familiar with your
equipment and its limitations.
12. If abused or used incorrectly your
tractor can become dangerous to
you and bystanders. Overloading
your tractor or using unsafe equip-
ment can also be dangerous and
should be avoided. Refer to the
"Specifications of Implement
Limitation", which outlines the
maximum load for safe tractor
operation.
15. When working in groups, always let
the others know what you are go-
ing to do before you do it.
16. Never "freewheel". Disengaging the
clutch or shifting into neutral while
descending a slope as this could
lead to a loss of control.
17. Do not operate near ditches, holes,
embankments, or other terrain fea-
tures which may collapse under the
tractor's weight. The risk of tractor
upset is even higher when the
ground is loose or wet.
13. Driving forward out of a ditch or
steep inclines can cause the trac-
tor to tip over backwards. To avoid
this you should back out of these
positions. Four wheel drive tractors
can give you a false sense of se-
curity in the tractors ability to ma-
neuver out of these positions, so
extra caution should be taken.
14. Never try to get on or off a moving
tractor.
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2. Always slow the tractor before
turning. Turning at high speed may
tip the tractor over or cause an op-
erator to loss control of the tractor.
1. Lock the brake pedals together when
traveling at road speeds. Brake both
wheels simultaneously when mak-
ing an emergency stop. Uneven
braking at road speeds could cause
the tractor to tip over.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
(1) Interlock (2) Brake Pedal (L)
(3) Brake Pedal (R)
(1) Interlock (2) Brake Pedal (L)
(3) Brake Pedal (R)
MANUAL type
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1-9SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3. Make sure that the Slow Moving Ve-
hicle (SMV) sign is clean and visible.
Use hazard lights as required.
4. Observe all local traffic and safety
regulations.
5. Turn the headlights on. Dim them
when meeting another vehicle.
6. Drive at speeds that allow you to
maintain control at all times.
7. Do not apply the differential lock
while traveling at road speeds. As
the tractor may lose the ability to
steer.
8. Avoid sudden movements of the
steering wheel as this can cause a
loss of control of the tractor. This
risk is especially great when trav-
eling at road speeds.
9. Do not operate an implement while
the tractor is on the road. Lock the
three point hitch in the raised
position.
10. When towing other equipment, use
a safety chain and place an SMV
emblem on it as well.
1. Disengage the PTO, lower all
implements, place all control levers
in the neutral position, set the park-
ing brake, stop the engine and re-
move the key.
PARKING THE TRACTOR
(1) SMV Emblem
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(1) 3-point hitch lowering speed knob
(A) “FAST” (C)“LOCK”
(B) “SLOW”
USING 3-POINT HITCH
1. Use the 3-point hitch only with equip-
ment designed for 3-point hitch
usage.
2. When using a 3-point hitch mounted
implement, be sure to install the
proper counterbalance weight on the
front of the tractor.
3. When transporting on the road, set
the implement lowering control in the
"LOCK" position to hold the imple-
ment in the raised position.
(1) PTO Shaft Cover
(2) PTO Shaft Cap
OPERATING THE PTO
1. Make sure the tractor is completely
stopped, gears are in neutral and all
moving components have com-
pletely stopped before connecting,
disconnecting, adjusting, cleaning or
servicing any PTO driven equipment.
2. Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at
all times. Replace the PTO shaft cap
when the shaft is not in use.
3. Before installing or using PTO driven
equipment, read the manufacturer's
manual and review the safety labels
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attached to the equipment.
4. When operating stationary PTO driven
equipment, always apply the tractor
parking brake and place chocks be-
hind and in front of the rear wheels.
Stay clear of all rotating parts.
5. Do not attach a PTO driven imple-
ment if the implement’s safety shields
are damaged or not in place. Rotat-
ing shafts are an entanglement
hazard.

1-11SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2. Allow the tractor time to cool off be-
fore servicing any part that may have
become hot while the tractor was
running.
3. You must always stop the engine be-
fore refueling the tractor. Avoid over-
filling the tractor or spilling the fuel.
4. Before jump starting a dead battery,
read and follow all of the instructions.
5. Keep a first aid kit and fire extin-
guisher handy at all times.
In order to service your tractor you must
park it on a flat level surface, set the
parking brake, place the gear shift le-
ver in neutral and stop the engine.
1. Do not smoke while working around
the battery or when refueling your
tractor. Keep all sparks and flames
away the battery and fuel tank. The
battery presents an explosive haz-
ard because it gives off hydrogen
and oxygen… especially when
recharging.
SERVICING THE TRACTOR
6. Do not remove the radiator cap while
the coolant is hot. When cool, slowly
rotate the cap to the first stop and
allow sufficient time for excess pres-
sure to escape. After all the pres-
sure is released remove the cap
completely. If your tractor is
equipped with a coolant recovery
tank, add coolant there rather than
to the radiator.
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9. Tire mounting should be done by
qualified professionals, with the
proper equipment.
10. Maintaining correct tire pressure is
important for the life of your tires.
Do not inflate the tires above the
recommended pressure specified in
the owner’s manual or on the trac-
tor tire.
11. Securely support the tractor when
changing wheels or the wheel tread
width.
(1) Cardboard (3) Magnifying Glass
(2) Hydraulic Line
12. Make sure that wheel bolts have
been tightened to the specified
torque.
13. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pres-
sure has sufficient force to pen-
etrate skin, causing serious per-
sonal injury. Be sure to release all
residual pressure. Before discon-
necting hydraulic lines.
Before adding pressure to the hy-
draulic system, make sure that all
connections are tight and that all
line, pipes and hoses are free of
damage.
7. When working with your tractors
electrical components you must first
disconnect the battery cables.
8. To ensure that there are no accidents
from sparks you must first discon-
nect the negative battery cable.
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14. Fluid escaping from pinholes may
be invisible. Do not use hands to
search for suspected leaks;
Use a piece of cardboard or wood,
instead. Use of safety goggles or
other eye protection is also highly
recommended. If injured by escap-
ing fluid, see a medical doctor at
once. This fluid can produce gan-
grene and/or severe allergic
reaction.
15. Keep the environmental pollution in
mind. When replacing coolant or
oil, disuse of it the right way.
Be sure to observe all relevant
regulations when you dispose of
engine oil, transmission oil, fuel,
coolant, filters and battery.
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TRACTOR SAFETY LABELS

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(1) Part No. : T2615-53561
(4) Part No. : T4625-52361(2) Part No. : T2625-55111
(3) Part No. : T4625-52351 (5) Part No. : T2615-54112
(6) Part No. : T2350-54141