Kioti LK30 User manual

Congratulations, and welcome to the fabulous world of LK30/LK35 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 In-
dustrial Co.,LTD since 1947. It has been designed with the nest 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 LK30/LK35, 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 with your questions/concerns.
FOREWORD
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This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT
and NOTE. These titles indicate the following:
SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being
provided.
NOTE
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.
This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious in-
jury or death to you or other persons if the warning is not heed-
ed. Follow the advice provided with the warning.
WARNING
!
This mark indicates emphasis on notable characteristics of
working procedures, and information on about technology for
easier operation.
IMPORTANT
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ABBREVIATION LIST
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
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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-ON Position
Power Take-Off Clutch Con-
trol-OFF Position
Differential Lock
Position Control-Lowered Position
Hazard Warning Lights
Headlight-Low Beam
Headlight-High Beam
Four-Wheel Drive-ON
Fast
Slow
Creep
High Range
Middle Range
H
L
Low Range
Coolant
Preheat
QT lamp
H:High speed travel light
M:Middle speed travel light
L:Low speed travel light
Neutral Position
Single brake light
M
N
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
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................................................................................
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR....................... 1-2
OPERATING THE TRACTOR....................................... 1-5
DRIVING THE TRACTOR............................................. 1-8
PARKING THE TRACTOR ........................................... 1-9
OPERATING THE P.T.O.............................................. 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 opera-
tor. Most accidents can be avoided
by observing 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 free 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 move-
ments.
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 trac-
tor. Failure to do so could result in
accidents or injury.
2. Only persons who are properly
trained should be allowed to oper-
ate the tractor.
3. Read and follow all warning labels
and decals afxed 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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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 without rst
consulting your KIOTI dealer.
12. Never start the engine while
standing on the ground.
13. Only the operator should ride on
the tractor unless a passenger
seat is installed. Keep bystand-
ers away from the tractor while in
operation.
14. When getting on and off the trac-
tor, 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 inuence of alco-
hol, drugs or while fatigued.
10. While working in cooperation with
other tractors always communi-
cate your intentions.
11. Do not start your tractor by short-
ing across the starter.
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A ROPS and CAB should never be
modied by welding, grinding or cut-
ting, 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 tted back to their original posi-
tions and all bolts should be properly
torqued.
21. Extra caution should be taken
when driving tractors with nar-
row tread widths. For added sta-
bility 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.
20. For your safety ROPS with a seat
belt is recommended for most
applications.
(1) Tread
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Always use seat belt when
the tractor is equipped with a
ROPS and CAB. Never use
the seat belt when tractor is
not equipped with a ROPS and
CAB.
NOTE
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Avoid accidental contact with gear
shift levers while the engine is run-
ning. 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 P.T.O before dis-
mounting the tractor.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
3. Do not operate your tractor in an
enclosed building without the prop-
er ventilation. Exhaust fumes can
cause serious 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 obsta-
cles at row ends, near trees and any
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 draw-
bar. Pulling from any other location
only increase the risk of serious per-
sonal 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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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
9. Do not leave equipment in the
raised position when the vehicle
is stopped or unattended.
10. When using implements or at-
tachments with your tractor you
should rst read their respective
owner’s manual. You should al-
ways 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. Overload-
ing your tractor or using unsafe
equipment can also be danger-
ous and should be avoided. Re-
fer to the “Specifications of Im-
plement Limitation”, which out-
lines the maximum load for safe
tractor operation.
15. When working in groups, always
let the others know what you are
going 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 ter-
rain features 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
tractor 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 security in the tractors
ability to maneuver out of these
positions, so extra caution should
be taken.
14. Never try to get on or off a mov-
ing tractor.
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2. Always slow the tractor before turn-
ing. Turning at high speed may tip
the tractor over.
3. Make sure that the Slow Moving Ve-
hicle (SMV) sign is clean and visi-
ble. Use hazard lights as required.
1. Lock the brake pedals togeth-
er when traveling at road speeds.
Brake both wheels simultaneously
when making an emergency stop.
Uneven braking at road speeds
could cause the tractor to tip over.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
(1) Brake Pedal Lock (2) Brake Pedal (L)
(3) Brake Pedal (R)
(1) SMV Emblem
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
4. Observe all local trafc and safe-
ty regulations.
5. Turn the headlights ON. Dim
them when meeting another ve-
hicle.
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 run out of control.
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
traveling 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 P.T.O, lower all im-
plements, place all control levers in
the neutral position, set the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove
the key.
PARKING THE TRACTOR
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3. Before installing or using P.T.O driv-
en equipment, read the manufactur-
er’s manual and review the safety
labels attached to the equipment.
4. When operating stationary P.T.O
driven equipment, always apply
the tractor parking brake and place
chocks behind and in front of the
rear wheels. Stay clear of all rotat-
ing parts.
(1) 3-point hitch lowering speed knob
(A) “FAST” (B) “SLOW”
(C)”LOCK”
USING 3-POINT HITCH
1. Use the 3-point hitch only with
equipment designed for 3-point
hitch usage.
2. When using a 3-point hitch mount-
ed 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 im-
plement in the raised position.
(1) P.T.O Shaft Cover
(2) P.T.O Shaft Cap
OPERATING THE P.T.O
1. Make sure the tractor is complete-
ly stopped, gears are in neutral and
all moving components have com-
pletely stopped before connecting,
disconnecting, adjusting, cleaning
or servicing any P.T.O driven equip-
ment.
2. Keep the P.T.O shaft cover in place
at all times. Replace the P.T.O shaft
cap when the shaft is not in use.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2. Allow the tractor time to cool off
before servicing any part that may
have become hot while the tractor
was running.
3. You must always stop the engine
before refueling the tractor. Avoid
overlling the tractor or spilling the
fuel.
4. Before jump starting a dead battery,
read and follow all of the instruc-
tions.
5. Keep a rst aid kit and re extin-
guisher handy at all times.
In order to service your tractor you
must park it on a at level surface, set
the parking brake, place the gear shift
lever in neutral and stop the engine.
1. Do not smoke while working around
the battery or when refueling your
tractor. Keep all sparks and ames
away for the battery and fuel tank.
The battery presents an explosive
hazard because it gives off hydro-
gen 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 rst stop
and allow sufcient time for excess
pressure to escape. After all the
pressure 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 inate the tires above the
recommended pressure specied
in the owner’s manual.
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
pressure has sufficient force to
penetrate skin, causing serious
personal injury. Be sure to release
all residual pressure. Before dis-
connecting hydraulic lines.
Before adding pressure to the
hydraulic system, make sure that
all connections are tight and that
all line, pipes and hoses are free
of damage.
7. When working with your tractor’s
electrical components you must rst
disconnect the battery cables.
8. To ensure that there are no acci-
dents from sparks you must rst
disconnect the negative battery ca-
ble.
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