Kioti DK451 User manual

Congratulations,and welcome to the fabulous world of KIOTI DK451/501/551 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
INDUSTRIAL 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 DAEDONG ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
Knowledge of tractor operation is essential for many years of dependable service and reliability.to help new
owners familiarize themselves with the KIOTI DK451/501/551, it is the policy of KIOTI tractor to provide an
owners manual which includes helpful information about tractor safety,operation and maintenance. If the infor-
mation you seek is not found in this manual, your KIOTI tractor dealer will be happy to help you.please feel free
to contact DAEDONG INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD with your questions/concerns. Throughout this manual you will
see text in bold type, preceded by the worlds DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or IMPORTANT.
Such text has the following significance.
Signs Description
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
This mark indicates hazardous situation which, if not observed, may result in death or
fatal injury.
This mark should be indicated for most dangerous situations only.
This mark indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not observed, may result in
minor or moderate injury.And this mark can be used as a warning against unsafe activities.
This mark indicates emphasis on notable characteristics in working procedures or infor-
mation on working procedures and technology for convenient use.
This mark indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not observed, may result in
death or moderate injury.
FOREWORD

Abbreviations
4WD
API
ASAE
ASTM
fpm
Hi-Lo
HST
m/s
P.T.O
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
ABBREVIATION LIST

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
Safety Alert Symbol
Fuel-Level
Engine Coolant-Temperature
Parking Brake
Battery Charging Condition
Engine Oil-Pressure
Turn Signal
Power Take-OFF Clutch Control-
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

INOPERATIVE SERVICE CHECKS
1. Tire pressure and condition ......
2. Lift-rod leveling crank for
proper operation......................
3. Radiator coolant level and.spe-
cific gravity.............................
(1.071 ~ 1.083 at 16°C (60°F))
4. Pulley V belt............................
5. Engine oil level.......................
6. Transmission / rear axle oil
level.........................................
7. Front axle differential oil level...
8. Front axle oil level .................
9. Brake adjustment and pedal
equalization ............................
10. Hand brake adjustment.........
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE
CHECK AND ADJUST AS REQUIRED
20. Air cleaner element and hose
connections...........................
21. Seat mounting and adjust-
ment........................................
22. All electrical cables, termi-
nals and wires.......................
11. Upper link, draw-bar and pin
in position..............................
12. Wheel-to-rim clamp bolts and
lock nuts for tightness...........
13. Wheel disc-to-hub nuts for
tightness ................................
14. Front end weight clamp bolts
for tightness ..........................
15. Front axle support bolts for
tightness ................................
16. Fuel level...............................
17. Sheet metal and paint
condition ................................
18. Drain diesel fuel filter and
water separator ...................
19. Lubricate all grease fittings ....
SAFETY ITEMS CHECKS
1. Safety decals installed........
2. Neutral start switches
operative................................
3. Parking brake operation .....
4. Flashing lights/tail lights
operation ...............................
5. Owner’s manual supplied ...
6. PTO guard installed.............
7. SMV emblem installed.........
(where applicable)

PERFORMANCE SERVICE
CHECKS:
1. Engine operation including thro
ttle and governor operation......
2. Transmission ...........................
3. Steering control.......................
4. Differential lock engagement
and disengagement.................
5. Brake action.............................
6. All optional equipment and
accessories ..............................
OPERATIVE SERVICE CHECKS
All operative checks are to be
performed with the tractor at nor-
mal operating temperature.
1. Lights and instruments for
proper operation...................
2. Fluid and oil leaks................
3. Maximum no-load speed and
idle speed adjustments and
fuel shut-off...........................
4. PTO operation ......................
5. Hydraulic system:
Select levers for draft and
position control operation.....
Flow control operation ......
• Draft control for tension
and compression loads.....
• Auxiliary services control
and remote control valves(If
installed) .............................
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Tractor serial No.

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................
2. SERVICING OF TRACTOR................................................
3. SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................
4. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING SYSTEM......................
5. OPERATING.........................................................................
6. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................
7. STORAGE.............................................................................
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................
9. INDEX....................................................................................
CONTENTS

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
PARKING THE TRACTOR
OPERATING THE P.T.O
USING 3-POINT HITCH
SERVICING THE TRACTOR
TRACTOR SAFETY LABELS
1SAFETY 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
6. When getting on and off the tractor,
handholds and step plates should al-
ways be used. This will help to pre-
vent accidental slips trips and falls.
7. Be sure to scrape off mud or soil from
your shoes before mounting the tractor.
8. 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.
9. When starting the tractor make sure
your path is clear of people to avoid ac-
cidents caused by sudden movements.
10.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. Failure
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 de-
cals as soon as it is practical. A list of
decals is shown on page1-14~16
5. Keep safety decals clean of dirt and
debris.
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