Kioti CX20 Operator Manual

FOREWORD

Congratulations on being an owner of a versatile KIOTI CK20 tractor. This tractor 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. This manual
is given to help you familiarize yourself with the CK20 tractor and to give you helpful information about tractor
safety, operation and maintenance. It is the policy of KIOTI to provide each KIOTI tractor owner with a detailed
owner’s manual to help you answer many questions. If the information you are seeking 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.
Throughout this manual, you will see text in italics, preceded by the words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or

IMPORTANT.
Such text has the following significance.

Signs Description

This mark indicates hazardous situation which, if not observed, may result in death or

DANGER

fatal injury.
This mark should be indicated for most dangerous situations only.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

This mark indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not observed, may result in
death or moderate injury.

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 infor­mation on working procedures and technology for convenient use.

ABBREVIA TION LIST

Abbreviations

4WD

API
ASAE
ASTM

fpm

Hi-Lo

HST

m/s

P.T.O

RH/LH

ROPS

-

1

m

(rpm)

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

-

S

SMV

1

(r/s)

SAE

Revolutions Per Second
Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
Slow Moving Vehicle

UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS

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.

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

Hazard Warning Lights

Master Lighting Switch

Position Lamps

Headlight-Low Beam

Headlight-High Beam

Audible Warning Device

Four-Wheel Drive-ON

Four-Wheel Drive-OFF

Fast

Slow

Position Control-Raised Position

Position Control-Lowered Position

CONTENTS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................

2. SERVICING ............................................................................

3. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................

4 . INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS ..............................

5. PRE-OPERA TION CHECK.....................................................

6. OPERATING THE ENGINE ....................................................

7 . OPERA TING THE TRACTOR ................................................

8. THREE-POINT HITCH & DRA WBAR .....................................

9. HYDRAULIC UNIT..................................................................

10. TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST............................................

1 1 . MAINTENANCE ......................................................................

12 . PERIODIC SERVICE ..............................................................

13 . STORAGE ..............................................................................

14. TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................

15. OPTIONS ...............................................................................

16. INDEX.....................................................................................

1SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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A careful operator is the best operator.
Most accidents can be avoided by ob­serving certain precautions. To help pre­vent accidents, read and take these
safety precautions and pay attention to
the job at hand. If you can prevent an
accident in advance, your time will have
been spent well.

BEFORE OPERA TING THE TRACTOR

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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 on the tractor.

4. Replace any missing or damaged de­cals as soon as practical. A list on
decals is shown on page1-14.

5. Keep safety decals clean from dirt and
debris.

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6. 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.

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 acci­dents caused by sudden movements.

10.Before making reverse movements
with you tractor you should always
check to see that the path is clear.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1-3

1 1.Never operate this tractor or any other

agricultural equipment while under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or while
fatigued.

12.While working in cooperation with
other tractors always communicate
your intentions.

13.Do not start your tractor by shorting
across the starter.

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14.Never start the engine while standing
on the ground.

15. Only the operator should ride on the
tractor unless a passenger seat is
installed. Keep bystanderds away
from the tractor while in operation.

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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 shut­ting off the tractor, setting the park­ing brake, and lowering the implement
to the ground.

18.No alterations should be made to your
KIOTI tractor without first consulting
you KIOTI dealer.

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20 . For your safety ROPS with a seat belt

is recommended for most applications.

NOTE

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.
(ROPS: Roll-Over Protective Structures)

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.

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(1) Tread

19.Before starting your tractor you
should disengage the clutch, and in­sure that all shift levers are in the
neutral position.

If the ROPS unit is removed or loosened
for any reason, the parts should be fit­ted back to their originals position 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 you rear wheel tread width,
see page 12-20.

OPERA TING THE TRACTOR

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1-5

1. Avoid accidental contact with gear
shift levers while the engine is
running. Unexpected tractor move­ments can result in bodily injury.

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2. Do not park your tractor on a steep
incline, and remember to shut off the
engine and P.T.O before dismounting
the tractor.

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3. Do not operate your tractor in an en­closed building without the proper
ventilation. Exhaust fumes can cause
serious injury or death.

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(1) Drawbar

4. Make sure that all pressured 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. Such
arrangements 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, from
weights should be installed on the
tractor. Do not operate the tractor with
a light front end.

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7. Do not leave equipment in the raised
position when the vehicle is stopped
or unattended.

8. When using implements or attachments
with your tractor you should first read
their respective owner’s manual. You
should always keep their safe opera­tion procedures in mind.

9. You should be familiar with your
equipment and its limitations.

10. Always use the proper ballast weight
on your tractor when using rear
implements.

11.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.

12.You should watch for and avoid ob­stacles at row ends, near trees, and
around other obstructions.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1-7

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13.If abused or used incorrectly your
tractor can become dangerous to you
and bystanders. Overloading your
tractor or using unsafe equipment can
also be dangerous and should be
avoided. Refer to the “Specifications
of Implement Limitation”, which out­lines the maximum load for safe trac­tor operation.

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14. Never try to get on or off a moving
tractor.

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 could lead to a
loss of control.

17. Do not operate near ditches, holes,
embankments, or other terrain fea­tures which may collapse under the
tractor’s weight. The risk of tractor
upset is even higher when the ground
is loose or wet.

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DRIVING THE TRACTOR

CK20 CK20H

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(1) Brake Pedal Lock (2) Brake Pedal (L)
(3) Brake Pedal (R)

1. Lock the brake pedals together 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.

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(1) Brake Pedal Lock (2) Brake Pedal (L)
(3) Brake Pedal (R)

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2. Always slow the tractor down before
turning. Turning at high speed may tip
the tractor over.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1-9

P ARKING THE TRACTOR

EU

USA

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(1) SMV Emblem

3. Make sure that the Slow Moving Ve­hicle (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. The tractor
may run out of control.

8. Avoid sudden movements of the
steering wheel as it 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
pint hitch in the raised position.

10. When towing other equipment, use a
safety chain and place an SMV em­blem on it as well.

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1. Disengage the P.T.O, lower all
implements, place all control levers in
the neutral position, set the parking
brake, stop the engine, and remove
the key.

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OPERATING THE P.T.O

(1 ) P.T.O Shaft Cap (2 ) P.T.O Shaft Cover

USING 3-POINT HITCH

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(1) 3-point hitch lowering speed knob
(A) ”FAST” (C) ”LOCK”
(B) ”SLOW”

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1. Make sure the tractor is completely
stopped, and all moving components
have completely stopped, before
connecting, disconnecting, adjusting,
cleaning, or servicing any P.T.O driven
equipment.

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.

3. Before installing or using P.T.O driven
equipment, read the maunfacturer’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 rotating parts.

1. Use the 3-point hitch only with equip­ment 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 implement
in the raised position.

SERVICING THE TRACTOR

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1-11

In order to service your tractor you must
park it on a flat level surface, set the
parking brake, place the gear shift level
in neutral and stop the engine.

1. Allow the tractor time to cool off before
servicing any part that may have be­come hot while the tractor was running.

2. You must always stop the engine be­fore refueling the tractor. Avoid over­filling the tractor or spilling the fuel.

3. Do not smoke while working around the
battery or when refueling your tractor.
Keep all sparks and flames away for
the battery and fuel tank. The battery
presents an explosive hazard because
it gives off hydrogen and oxygen… es­pecially when recharging.

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4. Before jump starting a dead battery,
read and follow all of the instructions.

5. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher
handy at all times.

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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 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
instead of to the radiator.

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(1) Cardboard (3) Magnifying Glass
(2) Hydraulic Line

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 disconnect
the negative battery cable.

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. You
should not inflate the tires above the
recommended pressure specified in
the owner’s manual.

11. Securely support the tractor when
changing wheels or the wheel tread
width.

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.
Before disconnecting hydraulic lines,
be sure to release all residual pressure.
Before apping pressure to the hy­draulic system, make sure that all
connections are tight and that all line,
pipes, and hoses are free of damage.

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14. Fluid escaping from pinholes may be
invisible. Do not use hands to search
for suspected leaks;

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1-13

Use a piece of cardbord or wood,
instead. Use of safety goggles or
other eye protection is also highly
recommended. If injured by escap­ing fluid, see a medical doctor at
once. This fluid can produce gan­grene or severe allergic reaction.

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TRACTOR SAFETY LABELS

USA

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EU

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1-15

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(1) Part No. : T2350-54122

(3) Part No. : T4625-52361

(4) Part No. : T2325-50743(2) Part No. : T4625-52351

(5) Part No. : T2325-51962

(6) Part No. : T2445-50724

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1-17

(7) Part No. : T2615-53561

(8) Part No. : T2350-54141

(9) Part No. : T2615-54112

2SERVICING OF TRACTOR

SERVICING THE TRACTOR

2-2 SERVICING

SERVICING

KIOTI TRACTOR

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(1) Statutory Plate
(2) Identification No.(EU)

Your dealer is interested in your new trac­tor and has the desire to help you get the
most value from it. After reading this manual
thoroughly, you will find that you can do
some of the regular maintenance yourself.

However, when in need of parts or major
service, be sure to see your KIOTI dealer.
For service, contact the KIOTI dealership
from which you purchased your tractor or
your local authorized KIOTI dealer.

When in need of parts, be prepared to give
your dealer both the tractor and engine se­rial numbers.

(1) Engine Serial Number

The tractor serial number is located on the
transmission housing on the left side of
the tractor. The engine serial number is lo­cated on the right side of the engine
crankcase. Locate the serial numbers now
and record them in the space provided.

Before using implements not sold by KIOTI
DISTRIBUTOR, contact your nearest
dealer, regarding safety in its application.

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(1) Transmission Serial Number

Identification No.

Engine Serial No.

Transmission Serial No.

Date of Purchase

(To be filled in by purchaser)

SPECIFICATIONS

3SPECIFICATIONS

IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS

3-2 CK20

SPECIFICATIONS

Model

MECHANICAL

CK20

HST
Model
Type
Engine gross HP (kW)
P.T.O(Factory observed) HP (kW)/rpm

Engine

Displacement cc (cu.in)
Rated revolution r.p.m min-1
Fuel tank capacity
Clutch
Transmission
Speeds
Differential lock
Brake

Drive trainHydraulic system

P.T.O

Rear (rpm)
Mid (rpm)

Pump capacity (Max. flow rate)

/min (gpm)

(gal.)

Liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder diesel

16.5 (12.3)/2800

synchro/constant

6F 2R

Transmission

1 speed (540 rpm at 2,646 engine rpm)

1 speed (2,000 rpm at 2,706 engine rpm)

3C093

21 (15.7)

15.5 (11.6)/2800

927 (56.6)

2,800

20 (5.28)

Dry type single stage

Hydrostatic

INF.2

Standard

Wet disc type

Live continuous

29 (7.66)

3-point hitch
Maximum lifting capacity
(24in. aft of hitch) kg (lbs)
Hydraulic lift control system
Steering

Cat.I

503 (1,109)

Position control

Hydrostatic

Model

MECHANICAL

SPECIFICATIONS 3-3

CK20

HST

Front (AG, TURF, INDUSTRIAL)

Rear (AG, TURF, INDUSTRIAL)

Standard tire size

Forward (At rated engine rpm)

km/h (mph)

Reverse (At rated engine rpm)

km/h (mph)

Traveling speedsDimensions

Overall length (with 3p) mm (in.)
Overall width (minimum tread)

mm (in.)

Overall height (Top of ROPS)

mm (in.)

Wheel base mm (in.)

6 - 12 (23 x 8.50 - 12, 23 x 8.50 - 12)

9.5 - 16 (33 x 12.5 x 16.5, 12 - 16.5)

1.10 ~ 16.24 (0.68 ~ 10.09)

1.36 ~ 6.31 (0.85 ~ 3.92)

0 ~ 14.97 (0 ~ 9.30)

0 ~ 9.37 (0 ~ 5.82)

2,684 (105.7)

1,121 (44.1)

1,970 (77.5)

1,470 (57.9)
Min. ground clearance mm (in.)
Tread Front mm (in.)

Rear mm (in.)

890 - 935 (35.0 - 36.8)

310 (12.2)
910 (35.8)

Min. turning radius
(with brake) m (Ft.)

Weight (with rops) kg (lbs.)

890 (1,962)

2.3 (7.5)

NOTE: The specifications are subject to change for the purpose of improvement without any notice.

904 (1,993)

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IMPLEMENT LIMIT ATIONS

The KIOTI tractor has been thoroughly tested for proper performance with implements sold or approved by KIOTI. Use with
implements which are not sold or approved by KIOTI and which exceed the maximum specifications listed below, or which are
otherwise unfit for use with the KIOTI tractor may result in malfunctions or failures of the tractor, damage to other property and
injury to the operator or others. [Any malfunctions or failures of the tractor resulting from use with improper implements are not
covered by the warranty.]

Item

Tread (max. width)

Lifting Capacity max.

loading weight

Model

Model

CK20

CK20H

CK20

CK20H

Item

Front

910 mm (35.8 in.)

Actual figures

Implement weight W1 and / or size

As in the following list

(shown on the next page)

Max. Drawbar Load W

Rear

940 mm (37 in.)

250 kg

(551 lbs.)

(24 in. aft of hitch)

503 kg

(1,109 lbs)

Trailer loading weight

W

3

2

Max. capacity

812 kg

(1,792 lbs.)

Lifting Capacity max. loading weight ...................... The max. allowable load which can be put on the 24 in. aft of hitch : W

Implement weight ....................................................... The implement’s weight which can be put on the lower link : W

Max. drawbar load ..................................................... W

2

Trailer loading weight................................................ The max. loading weight for trailer (without trailer’s weight) : W

1

3

0

NOTE: Implement size may vary depending on soil operating conditions.

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SPECIFICATIONS 3-5

Implement

Loader

Backhoe with sub frame

Mid Mower

Tiller

Bot blade

Rear Blade

Rotary cutter

Belt fuard

Chain guard

Bale transport

Core Aerator

Remarks

Max. Bucket width mm(in)
Max. Diging depth mm(ft.in)

Max. Cutting width mm(in)
Max. Cutting width mm(in)
Max. Cutting width mm(in)
Max. Cutting width mm(in)
Max. Cutting width mm(in)
Max. Cutting width mm(in)
Max. Cutting width mm(in)
Max. Width mm(in)
Max. Width mm(in)

CK20 CK20H

1219.2(48),1371.6(54)

1955.8(6.5) and below
1524(60) and below

1193.8(47) and below

1219.2(48) and below
1524(60) and below

1320.8(52),1524(60)

1320.8(52),1524(60)

1320.8(52),1524(60)

1219.2(48) and below

1219.2(48),1524(60)

Remarks
Operating Capa.300kg(660lbs)
and below
Do not use 3 point hitch backhoe

INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT PANEL, SWITCHES AND HAND CONTROLS

4

AND CONTROLS

FOOT AND HAND CONTROLS

4-2 CK20

INSTRUMENT PANEL, SWITCHES AND HAND CONTROLS

(1) Left Turn Indicator
(2) Cooling Water Temp. Gauge
(3) Turn Signal Switch & Light Switch
(4) Hazard Lamp Switch
(5) Engine Revolution Gauge
(6) Right Turn Indicator
(7) Fuel Gauge
(8) Key Switch
(9) Engine Stop Knob
(10) Horn Switch(only EU)

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FOOT AND HAND CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 4-3

CK20

(1) Shuttle Shift Lever
(2) Clutch Pedal
(3) Hi-Lo Shift Lever
(4) Parking Brake Lock Lever
(5) Hand Throttle
(6) Brake Pedal (L)
(7) Brake Pedal (R)
(8) Foot Throttle (M)
(9) Joystick Lever

(10) Double Acting Lever (A, B)

(11) Hydraulic Control Lever
(12) Mid P.T.O Shaft Lever
(13) Rear P.T.O Shaft Lever
(14) Handbrake(only EU)

NOTE : The rearview mirror and the seat
are only for the EU spec.

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4-4 CK20

CK20H

(1) Forward/Back Ward Shuttle Pedal
(2) Clutch Pedal
(3) Hi-Lo Shift Lever
(4) Parking Brake Lock Lever
(5) Hand Throttle
(6) Brake Pedal (L)
(7) Brake Pedal (R)
(8) Joystick Lever
(9) Double Acting Lever (A, B)

(10) Speed Set Lever

(11) Hydraulic Control Lever
(12) Mid P.T.O Shaft Lever
(13) Rear P.T.O Shaft Lever

NOTE : The rearview mirror and the seat
are only for the EU spec.

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5PRE-OPERATION

DAILY CHECK

5-2 CK20

DAIL Y CHECK

CHECK ITEM

It is a good practice to know the condition
of your tractor before you start it. You
should do routine check before each use.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Be sure to check and service the
tractor on a level surface with the
engine shut off and the parking
brake “ENGAGED”.
Refuel (See “DAILY CHECK” in pe­riodic service section.)
Care of danger, warning and cau­tion labels (See “DANGER, WARN­ING AND CAUTION LABELS” in safe
operation section.)

- Do a walk around inspection.

- Check the engine oil level

- Check the transmission oil level

- Check the coolant level

- Clean the grill and radiator screen.

- Check the air cleaner and evacuator
valve.

- Check the brake pedal

- Check all dash gauges and indicators

- Check head lights, tail lights, and all
working lights.

- Check accessible wiring harness for
any damage.

- Check the seat belt and ROPS for
damage.

- Refuel (See “daily check” in the peri­odic service section)

- Check all danger and warning labels.

USA

EU

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STARTING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE ENGINE

6OPERATING THE ENGINE

WARMING UP
JUMP STARTING

6-2 CK20

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

You must read and understand
the warning and caution labels on
your tractor.
Proper ventilation is required
when operation your tractor in­side a building or enclosed area.
Remember that exhaust fumes
can be deadly.
Never start your tractors engine
while standing on the ground.
This can prevent unexpected ac­cident from happening.

IMPORTANT

ST ARTING THE ENGINE

(1) Parking Brake Lever
(A) Interlock the Brake Pedals
(B) “DEPRESS”
(C) “PULL”

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MAKE SURE THE P ARKING BRAKE
IS SET

1. To set the parking brake;

1) interlock the brake pedals

2) Depress the brake pedals

3) Latch the brake pedals with the
parking brake lever.

2. To release the parking brake you
should press the brake pedals again.

IMPORTANT

Make sure that the parking brake
pedals are fully depressed be­fore pulling the parking brake le­ver up.

Using starting fluid or ether to start
your tractor will cause damage and
void your tractors warranty.
A good way to start your tractors
engine after a long storage period
you should pull the stop knob and
turn the key over. This will allow time
for oil to reach every part of the trac­tors engine before starting.
To avoid damage to the starter and
battery you should never continu­ously start your tractor for more
than 30 second at a time.

OPERATING THE ENGINE 6-3

(1) P.T.O Clutch Lever
(2) Speed Control Pedal
(3) Range Gear Shift Lever (Hi-Lo)

“ON”

PLACE THE P.T.O CLUTCH LE­VER IN “OFF” POSITION.

PLACE THE SPEED CON
TROL PEDAL IN “NEUTRAL”
POSITION.

PLACE THE RANGE GEAR
SHIFT LEVER (HI-LO) IN
“NEUTRAL” POSITION.

NOTE

The speed control pedal automatically
return to neutral when the operator’s
foot is released from the pedal.

MOVE THE HYDRAULIC
CONTROL LEVER FORWARD.

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(1) Hydraulic Control Lever
(A) “DOWN”

To lower implement, move the hydraulic
control lever forward.

“OFF”
“HI”

(N) “NEUTRAL POSITION”

“Lo”

Hydraulic control lever is automatically
returned to neutral position when imple­ment is down at lowest position.

6-4 CK20

SET THE THROTTLE LEVER TO
ABOUT HALF WAY

(1) Hand Throttle Lever

“INCREASE”
“DECREASE”

INSERT THE KEY INTO THE KEY
SWITCH AND TURN IT “ON”.

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) Off (

(

(

) Accessory ( ) Start(USA)

) Key On ( ) Start(EU)

(

) Pre-Heat

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(1) Easy Checker (5) Glow Plug Indicator
(2) Key Switch (6) Parking Brake
(3) Engine Oil Pressure (7) High Light
(4) Electrical Charge

CHECK EASY CHECKER LAMPS:

1. When the key is turned “ON”, lamps
(3), (4) should come on. If trouble
should occur at any location while the
engine is running, the warning lamp
corresponding to that location comes on.

2. Glow plug indicator (5) also comes on
when the key is turned “ON” to pre­heat the engine and goes off automati­cally when preheat is completed.

3. The parking brake warning lamp (6)
comes on while parking brake is ap­plied and goes off when it is released.

IMPORTANT

Daily checks with the Easy Check
only, are not sufficient. Never fail
to conduct daily checks carefully
by referring to Daily Check. (See
“DAILY CHECK” in Periodic Ser­vice Section)

OPERATING THE ENGINE 6-5

TURN THE KEY TO “PREHEAT”
POSITION AND HOLD IT FOR
ABOUT 9 SECONDS.

NOTE

Glow plug indicator (5) comes on
while engine is being preheated.

TURN THE KEY T O “ST AR T”
POSITION AND RELEASE WHEN
THE ENGINE ST ARTS.

IMPORTANT

The engine will not start unless
the range gear shift lever (Hi-Lo)
and the P.T.O clutch lever are in
the “OFF” position.

CHECK TO SEE THAT ALL THE
LAMPS ON THE EASY CHECKER
ARE “OFF”.

If the lamp is still on, immediately stop the
engine and determine the cause.

6-6 CK20

STOPPING THE ENGINE

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1. You must first slow the engine to the
idle position before turning the engine
off.

2. Remove the key.

W ARMING UP

CAUTION

During warm up of the engine be
sure that the parking brake is set.

After starting your tractors engine allow
five minute warm up before applying any
load to the tractor. This will allow time
for oil to reach every part of the engine.
If a load is applied to the tractor before it
has time to warm up then serious dam­age can occur like, premature wear,
breakage, or seizure.

WARM-UP AND TRANSMISSION OIL
IN THE LOW TEMPERATURE RANGE

z Hydraulic oil serves as transmission

fluid. In cold weather, the oil may be
cold with increased viscosity. This can
cause delayed oil circulation or abnor­mally low hydraulic pressure for some
time after engine start-up. This in turn
can result in trouble in the hydraulic
system. To prevent the above, observe
the following instructions:

z Warm up the engine at about 50 % of

rated rpm according to the table
below:

Ambient

temperature

Above 0 °C

(32 °F)

0 ~ -10 °C

(32 ~ 14 °F)

-10 ~ -20 °C
(14 ~ -4 °F)

Warm-up time

requirement

At least 5 minutes

5 ~ 10 minutes

10 ~ 15 minutes

Below -20 °C

(-4 °F)

More than 15
minutes

IMPORTANT

Do not operate the tractor under
full load condition until it is suffi­ciently warmed up.

JUMP ST ARTING

OPERATING THE ENGINE 6-7

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Keep all flames, sparks, and ciga­rettes away from the battery.
If the tractors battery is frozen,
do not jump start the engine.

When jump starting the engine, follow the
instructions below to safely start the
engine.

1. Use a battery of the same voltage as
the disabled tractor to jump start the
tractor. Make sure the battery is within
a safe distance to the tractor so that
the jumper cables can reach.

2. Engage the parking brake of the trac­tor and shut the tractor off.

3. Put on safety goggles and rubber
gloves.

4. Make sure that the battery vent caps
are securely in place.

5. Cover the vent hole with damp rags,
and do not allow the rags to touch the
battery terminals.

6. Attach the red clamp to the positive
terminal of the dead battery, and at­tach the other end to the positive cable
of the helper battery.

7. Clamp the black cable to the negative
terminal of the dead battery, and at­tach the other end to the negative
cable of the engine hook.

8. If the helper battery is in a vehicle,
start the vehicles engine and let it run
for a few moments. Then start the
disabled tractor.

9. Disconnect the battery cables in the
exact opposite order as they were
attached

10. Remove the damp rags and reinstall
the vent caps.

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Connect cables in numerical order. Disconnect
in reverse order after use.

(1) Dead Battery
(2) Lay a Damp Rag Over the Vent Caps
(3) Jumper Cables (4) Helper Battery

IMPORTANT

This tractor has a 12 volt nega­tive ground starting system.
Use only the same voltage for
jump starting the tractor.
The use of a higher voltage sys­tem for jump starting can cause
severe damage to the tractors
electrical system.
Use only a matching voltage
source when “Jump Starting” a
dead battery.

OPERATING NEW TRACTOR
OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS
STARTING
STOPPING

7OPERATING THE TRACTOR

CHECK DURING DRIVING
PARKING
OPERAING TECHNIQUES
P.T.O OPERATION

7-2 CK20

OPERA TING NEW TRACTOR

How a new tractor is handled and main­tained determines the life of the tractor.

A new tractor just off the factory pro­duction line has been, of course, tested,
but the various parts are not accustomed
to each other, so care should be taken to
operate the tractor for the first 50 hours
at a slower speed and avoid excessive
work or operation until the various parts
become “broken-in.”. The manner in
which the tractor is handled during the
“breaking-in.” period greatly affects the
life of your tractor. Therefore, to obtain
the maximum performance and the long­est life of the tractor, it is very important
to properly break-in your tractor.

In handling a new tractor, the following
precautions should be observed.

z You should not operate your tractor at

full speed for the first fifty hours of
use.

z Do not start your tractor abruptly or

apply the brakes suddenly.

z In cold climates, allow your tractor

plenty of time to warm up.

z Do not run the engine at speeds faster

than necessary.

z Use due caution when operating your

tractor on rough roads or terrain.

The above precautions are not limited to
new tractors only, but are a good prac­tice for tractors regardless of their age.

CHANGING LUBRICA TING OIL
FOR NEW TRACTORS

Special attention should be given to new
tractors lubrication oil. New parts are not
accustomed to each other and are not
broken in properly. Small metal grit can
develop in the lubricating system as metal
parts begin to “break in”, and continuous
use of the contaminated oil can cause
damage and failure.

Therefore you should change the
tractor’s oil before you normally would.

For further details of the oil change and
service schedule, see “maintenance”
section.

OPERATING ROPS

TO FOLD THE ROPS

OPERATING THE TRACTOR 7-3

(1) Bolt
(2) Nut

(1) ROPS

1. Remove the nut and bolt. 2. Fold the ROPS.

CAUTION

You should always stop the
engine, remove the key and set
the parking brake before raising
or folding the rops.
Always perform such tasks from
a safe and stable position at the
rear of the tractor.
Folding the ROPS should only be
done when absolutely necessary,
and should be returned to the up­right position as soon as possible.

To avoid personal injury:

Hold the ROPS tightly with both
hands and fold the ROPS slowly
and carefully.

CAUTION

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(1) Bolt
(2) Nut

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3. Align bolt holes, insert both bolt, and
secure them with the nut.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Make sure the bolt are properly
installed and secured.

7-4 CK20

TO RAISE THE ROPS TO
UPRIGHT POSITION

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(1) Bolt
(2) Nut

1. Remove both the nut and bolt.

2. Raise ROPS to the upright position.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

The ROPS must be raise slowly
and carefully.

(1) Bolt
(2) Nut

3. Align bolt holes, insert both bolt and
secure them with the nut.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Make sure that both bolt and nut
are properly installed.

STARTING

OPERATING THE TRACTOR 7-5

ADJUSTING THE OPERA TOR’S
POSITION

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(1) Seat (A) “PULL OUT”
(2) Position Adjust Lever

OPERA TOR’S SEAT

SEA T BELT

TRA VEL ADJUSTMENT

Pull out the position adjust lever and slide
the seat backward or forward, as
required. The seat will lock in position
when the lever is released.

IMPORTANT

After adjusting the operator’s
seat, be sure to check that the
seat is properly locked.

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(1) Seat Belt

CAUTION

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Make sure that the seat is com­pletely secured after each
adjustment.
Do not allow any person other than
the driver to ride on the tractor.

To avoid personal injury:

Always use your seat belt when
the ROPS is installed.
Do not use the seat belt if your
tractor is not equipped with a
ROPS or when it is removed.

Adjust the seat belt for proper fit and
connect to the buckle. The seat belt is
auto-locking retractable type.

7-6 CK20

SELECTING LIGHT SWITCH
POSITIONS

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH

(A): Head lights OFF.
(B): Head lights - Low Beam ON.
(C): Head lights - High Beam ON.

HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH

When hazard light switch is pulled up
backward, the hazard lights flash along
with the indicator on the instrument panel.
Push the switch down forward to turn
off the light.

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(1) Turn Signal Light Switch
(2) Head Light Switch
(3) Hazard Light Switch
(4) Hazard / Turn Signal Indicator

(1) Head Light Switch
(2) Turn Signal Light Switch
(A) “OFF”
(B) “ON (LOW)”
(C) “ON (HIGH)”

TURN SIGNAL LIGHT SWITCH

To indicate a right turn, push down forward.
To indicate a left turn, push down backward.
When the left or right turn signal is acti-

vated in combination without the hazard
lights, the indicated turning light will flash
and the other will be off.

NOTE

Be sure to return switch to center po­sition after turning.

CHECKING THE BRAKE PEDAL

OPERATING THE TRACTOR 7-7

CK20

(1) Brake Pedal Lock
(A) Lock (B) RELEASE

CK20H

(1) Brake Pedal Lock
(A) Lock (B) RELEASE

BRAKE PEDAL (RIGHT AND LEFT)

WARNING

To avoid personal injury:

Applying one rear wheel brake at
a time can cause the tractor to
swerve or roll over at high speeds.

1. Before operating the tractor on the
road or before applying the parking
brake, be sure to interlock the right
and left pedals as illustrated below.

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2. Use individual brakes to assist in mak­ing sharp turns at slow speeds (Field
Operation Only).

Disengage the brake pedal lock and
depress only one brake pedal.

3. Be sure brake pedals have equal ad­justment when using locked together.

7-8 CK20

RAISE THE IMPLEMENT (SEE
“HYDRAULIC UNIT” SECTION)

(A) UP

DEPRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL

IMPORTANT

To help prevent premature clutch
wear.

The clutch pedal must be en­gaged slowly and disengaged
quickly.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch
pedal.
Select the proper gear and engine
speeds according to the type of
job you are doing.

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(1) Clutch Pedal(1) Position Control Lever

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Do not release the clutch suddenly,
it may cause the tractor to lunge
forward unexpectedly.

The clutch is disengaged when the clutch
pedal is fully pressed down.

SELECTING THE TRAVEL SPEED.

OPERATING THE TRACTOR 7-9

CK20

(1) Main Gear Shift Lever
(2) Range Gear Shift Lever (Hi-Lo)
(N) NEUTRAL POSITION

HI - HIGH
LO - LOW

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7-10 CK20

MAIN GEAR SHIFT LEVER

The main shift uses a syncro-mesh and
a constant mesh.

Rotary power which is transmitted from
engine to gear shaft via the clutch is
changed in three ways by operating the
main shift lever to shift the shifters, and
transmits to the counter shaft.

RANGE GEAR SHIFT LEVER (HI-LO)

The range gear shift can only be shifted
when tractor is completely stopped and
clutch is depressed.

If it is difficult to shift the range gear,
take the following actions.

1. Be sure the range gear shift lever is in
neutral position.

2. Release clutch pedal.

3. Slightly depress the speed control
pedal to rotate the gears inside of
transmission.

4. Release the speed control pedal to
neutral.

5. Depress clutch pedal and then shift
the range gear shift lever.

IMPORTANT

To avoid transmission damage,
depress clutch pedal and stop
tractor before shifting between
ranges.

OPERATING THE TRACTOR 7-11

CK20H

(1) Speed Control Pedal
(2) Range Gear Shift Lever (Hi-Lo)
(A) FORWARD
(B) REVERSE
(N) NEUTRAL POSITION

HI - HIGH
LO - LOW

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7-12 CK20

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE LEVER

(1) Front Wheel Drive Lever

O N OFF

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

You should not engage your front
wheel drive while traveling at
road speeds. This can cause your
tractor to stop quickly, and
unexpectedly.

The front wheel drive should always be
engaged when the tractor is stopped.
Shift the lever to the “ON” position to en­gage the front wheel.

IMPORTANT

Depress the clutch pedal before
engaging the front wheel drive
lever.
Tires will wear quickly if front
wheel drive is engaged on paved
roads.

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE IS EFFECTIVE FOR
THE FOLLOWING JOBS:

1. When greater pulling force is needed,

such as working in a wet field, when
pulling a trailer or when working with
a front-end loader.

2. When working in sandy soil.

3. When working on a hard soil where a

rotary tiller might push the tractor
forward.

ACCELERA TE THE ENGINE

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(1) H a nd T hr o t tl e Le v e r (2) Foot Throttle

INCREASE DECREASE

HAND THROTTLE LEVER

Pushing the throttle lever back increases
engine speed, and pulling it forward de­creases engine speed.

FOOT THROTTLE

Use the foot throttle when traveling on
the road. Press down on it for higher
speed. The foot throttle is interlocked with
the hand throttle lever; when using the
foot throttle, keep the hand throttle lever
in low idling position.

OPERATING THE TRACTOR 7-13

UNLOCK THE P ARKING BRAKE

(1) Brake Pedals

P ARKING BRAKE LEVER

To release the parking brake, simply de­press the brake pedals again. Once
released, the parking brake indicator in
the easy checker will go off.

DEPRESS THE SPEED CONTROL
PEDAL (HST TYPE)

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(1) Speed Control Pedal
(A) FORWARD (B) REVERSE

SPEED CONTROL PEDAL

WARNING

To avoid personal injury:

If your tractor moves while on level
ground with your foot of the con­trol pedal, do not operate the
tractor.
Consult your KIOTI dealer.

FORW ARD PEDAL

Depress the control pedal with the toe of
your right foot to move forward.

REVERSE PEDAL

Depress the pedal with the heel of your
right foot to move backward.

IMPORTANT

To prevent serious damage to the
HST do not adjust the stopper
bolts.

7-14 CK20

LIVE P.T.O(CK20H)

“Live” P.T.O operation can be obtained
with HST transmission tractor. Depress
clutch and move P.T.O gear shift lever to
“ON” position. Release the clutch end the
P.T.O will be engaged. Forward or Re­verse movement can now be obtained
with the speed control pedal. To stop the
tractor movement without disengaging
P.T.O, step out the foot from speed con­trol pedal and set parking brake.

The P.T.O continues running even if you
change the traveling speed or stop the
tractor.

Before dismounting tractor, shift the
range gear shift ever (Hi-Lo) to the neu­tral position and set parking brake.

(1) Speed Set Lever
(2) Speed Control Pedal
(A) ON (C) Increase
(B) OFF (D) Decrease

196O721A

SPEED SET DEVICE

The Speed Set Device is designed for
tractor operating efficiency and opera­tor comfort. This device will provide a
constant forward operating speed by
mechanically holding the speed control
pedal at the selected position.

To Engage Speed Set Device

1. Accelerate speed to desired level us­ing Speed Control Pedal, and push the
speed set lever down to the “ON”
position.

2. Release Speed Control Pedal and de­sired speed will be maintained.

To Disengage Speed Set Device

1. Place the lever to the off position.

OPERATING THE TRACTOR 7-15

NOTE

If you step on the pedal on the for­ward travel side, the speed set de­vice will disengage.
Make sure to keep the speed set lever
in the off position when starting the
tractor.
Return the speed set lever to the off
position when stopping the tractor.
Speed set device will not operate in
reverse.
The speed control lever can be re­leased When overloads or any sud­den forces are obtained.

STOPPING

1. Slow the engine to an idle

2. Depress the clutch and brake pedal

3. After the tractor has stopped, disen­gage the P.T.O, lower the implement,
shift the transmission into neutral, re­lease the clutch pedal and set the park­ing brake.

HORN(only EU)

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(1) Horn Switch
(2) Horn

IMPORTANT

To prevent the damage of speed
set device, do not depress the
reverse travel side pedal when
the speed set device is engaged.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury and main­tain optimum control of tractor,
do not use the speed set device
at high speeds or when roading
the tractor.

7-16 CK20

CHECK DURING DRIVING

IMMEDIA TEL Y STOP THE ENGINE IF

The engine suddenly slows or
accelerates.

Unusual noises are heard.
Exhaust fumes become dark.

While driving make the previous checks
to ensure that all parts are functioning
properly.

(1) Easy Checker
(2) Fuel Gauge

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(3) Coolant T emperature Gauge

EASY CHECKER

If warning lamps come on while operat­ing the engine, immediately stop the en­gine and check for the cause.

Never operate the tractor while warning
lamps are on.

OPERATING THE TRACTOR 7-17

196O723A

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICA TOR

When the oil pressure in the tractors en­gine falls below the prescribed level, the
warning lamp will illuminate.

If this should happen during tractor op­eration and it does not go off when the
engine is accelerated above 1,000 rpm,
check the engine oil level.

196O724A

ELECTRICAL CHARGE INDICA T OR

If the alternator is not charging the battery,
the warning lamp in the Easy Checker
will come on.

If this should happen during operation,
check the electrical charging system or
consult your local KIOTI dealer.

NOTE

For checking and servicing of your
tractor, consult your local KIOTI
dealer for instructions.

7-18 CK20

FUEL GAUGE

(1) Fuel Gauge
(A) EMPTY (B) FULL

When the key switch is on, the fuel gauge
indicates the fuel level.

Be careful not to empty the fuel tank. Oth­erwise air may enter the fuel system.

Should this happen, the system should
be bled (See “Bleeding Fuel System” in
as required in Periodic Service Section.)

COOLANT TEMPERA TURE GAUGE

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(1) Coolant T emperature Gauge
(A) COOL (B) HOT

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Do not remove radiator cap until
coolant temperature is well be­low its boiling point. Then loosen
cap slightly to the stop to relieve
any pressure before removing
cap completely.

1. When the key switch is turned “ON”
this guage indicates the temperature
of the coolant. “C” is for cold, and “H”
is for hot.

HOURMETER / TACHOMETER

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(1) T achometer (2) Hour meter
(A) P.T.O: 540 rpm

1. The tachometer indicates the engine
speed and the 540rpm P.T.O shaft
speed location on the dial.

2. The hour-mater indicates, in five digits,
the hours that the tractor has been
operated.

3. Records the hour and portions of the
hours that the tractor has been oper­ated based on an average speed of
2200RPM. Engine speeds below
2200RPM accumulate engine hours at
a slower rate than clock hours.

Engine speeds above 2200RPM accu­mulate engine hours faster than clock
hours.

PARKING

OPERATING THE TRACTOR 7-19

P ARKING BRAKE LEVER

(1) Parking Brake Lever
(A) Interlock the Brake Pedals
(B) DEPRESS (C) PULL

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CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Always set the parking brake and
stop the engine before leaving
the tractor seat.

1. When parking, be sure to set the park­ing brake.

To set the parking brake;

1) Interlock the brake pedals.

2) Depress the brake pedals.

3) latch the brake pedals with the park-

ing brake lever.

IMPORTANT

To prevent damage to the park­ing brake lever, make sure that
brake pedals are fully depressed
before pulling the parking brake
lever up.

2. Before getting off the tractor, disen­gage the P.T.O, lower all implements,
place all control levers in their neutral
positions, set the parking brake, stop
the engine and remove the key.

HANDBRAKE(only EU-CK20)

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(1) Handbrake
(2) Push button

A conventional handbrake lever(1) is in­stalled to the right of the driver’s seat.

To apply the handbrake, pull the lever up.
To release, ease the lever up further,
depress the button(2) on the end lower
the lever fully.

IMPORTANT

Ensure that the handbrake is fully
released before driving off.

3. If it is necessary to park on an incline,
be sure to chock the wheels to pre­vent accidental rolling of the machine.

7-20 CK20

SEA T(only EU)

The seat installed on your tractor has a
comprehensive range of adjustments.
Before prorating the tractor, it is impor­tant to adjust the seat to the comfortable
position.

1.The lever which control the seat posi­tion (up or down) in accordance with
operator’s. Use the lever when you
change the seat position.

2. When you change the seat position
(front or rear), pull the lever up and
push or pull seat to front or rear
direction.

3. When you change the suspension of
the seat, you can adjust the suspen­sion of the seat using the lever. Pull
the lever front direction and move the
lever left or right.

(1) Seat
(2) Suspension Assembly(XH2)
(3) Horizontal adjustment(Slide rails)

(4) Height adjuster
(5) Weight adjuster

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CAUTION

For one seated occupant.
Do not adjust seat when vehicle
is in operation.
Keep clear of maintenance should
be carried out by authorized &
competent personnel only.

OPERA TING TECHNIQUES

OPERATING THE TRACTOR 7-21

DIFFERENTIAL LOCK

(1) Differential Lock Pedal
(A) Press to “ENGAGE”
(B) Release to “DISENGAGE”

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W ARNING

To avoid personal injury due to loss
of steering control.

Do not operate the tractor at high
speeds with the differential lock
engaged.
Do not attempt to turn with the
differential lock engaged.

If one of the rear wheels should slip you
should use the differential lock. This will
cause both wheels to turn together. The
differential lock is engaged only when
the pedal is depressed.

IMPORTANT

OPERA TING THE TRACT OR ON A
ROAD

EU

USA

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(1) SMV

When using the differential lock,
always slow the engine down.
To prevent damage to power train,
do not engage differential lock
when one wheel is spinning and
the other is completely stopped.
If the differential lock cannot be
released in the above manner,
step lightly on the brake pedals
alternately.

7-22 CK20

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

To help assure straight line stops
when driving at transport speeds,
lock the brake pedals together.
Uneven braking at road speeds
could cause the tractor to roll­over.
When traveling on road with 3­point hitch mounted implement
attached, be sure to have suffi­cient front weight on the tractor
to maintain steering ability.

You should make sure that the warning
lamps and SMV sign are clean and vis­ible at all times. If you are towing rear
mounted equipment or implements you will
need to install the warning lamps and SMV
sign on the equipment.

OPERATING ON A SLOPES AND
ROUGH TERRAIN

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Always back up when going up a
steep slope. Driving forward could
cause the tractor to tip over
backward. Stay off hills and slopes
too steep for safe operation.
Avoid changing gears when
climbing or descending a slope.
If operating on a slope, never dis­engage the clutch or shift levers
to neutral. Doing so could cause
loss of control.
Do not drive the tractor close to
the edges of ditches or banks
which may collapse under the
weight of the tractor. Especially
when the ground is loose or wet.

1. Be sure that the wheels are adjusted
to provide the maximum stability
possible.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE OF
POWER STEERING

1. Power steering is activated only while
the engine is running. Slow engine
speeds make the steering a little
heavier. While the engine is stopped,
the tractor functions in the same man­ner as tractors without power
steering.

2. When the steering wheel is turned all
the way to the stop, the relief valve is
activated. Do not hold the steering
wheel in this position for a long period
of time.

3. Avoid turning the steering wheel while
the tractor is stopped, or tires may
wear out sooner.

4. The power steering mechanism makes
the steering easier. Be carefuel when
driving on an road at high speeds.

2. You should slow down for rough
roads, slopes, and sharp turns. This
is especially important when you are
transporting heavy equipment on the
rear of the tractor.

3. You should used gears according to
the decent of the slope, and try to avoid
using the brake.

P.T.O OPERATION

OPERATING THE TRACTOR 7-23

P.T.O GEAR SHIFT LEVER

(1) P.T.O Gear Shift Lever

OFF ON

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Disengage P.T.O, stop engine,
and allow all rotating compo­nents to come to a complete stop
before connecting, disconnecting,
adjusting, or cleaning any P.T.O
driven equipment.

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1. The tractor has a 540 rpm speed position.

2. P.T.O shifting needs clutch operation.
Press the clutch pedal down completely
to stop the tractor movement and any P.
T.O driven equipment movement before
shifting the P.T.O gear shift lever.

IMPORTANT

To avoid shock loads to the P.T.O,
reduce engine speed when engag­ing the P.T.O, then open the throttle
to the recommended speed:
To avoid damage of transmission,
before shifting the P.T.O gear
shift lever, fully disengage the
main clutch.

Model
CK20

CK20H

Engine Speed

min-1 (rpm)

2,646

Shaft

6-Spline

P.T.O Speed

min-1 (rpm)

540

NOTE

There is a P.T.O-1 (540 rpm) indicated
mark on the tachometer board.
Tractor engine will not start if P.T.O
gear shift lever is in the engaged “ON”
position.

P.T.O SHAFT COVER AND SHAFT
CAP

196O734A

(1) P.T.O Shaft Cover (2) P.T.O Shaft Cap

You should keep the P.T.O cover in place
at all times and remember to replace the
cap when the P.T.O shaft is not in use.

7-24 CK20

MID-P.T.O LEVER MID-P.T.O SHAFT COVER

(1) P.T.O Gear Shift Lever
(2) Mid-P.T.O Lever

REAR AND MID-P.T.O SPEED

P.T.O REVOLUTION [mn

-1

(rpm)]

(1) Mid P.T.O (3) P.T.O Shaft Cover
(2) Bolt

The mid P.T.O is available for KIOTI ap­proved implements.

MID-P.T.O

WARNING

To avoid personal injury:

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Before operation, be sure to se-

z

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lect the correct P.T.O lever (mid /
rear).

zz

z

Do not operate rear-P.T.O driven

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implements and mid-P.T.O driven
implements at the same time.

To use mid-P.T.O, shift the P.T.O gear shift
lever and mid-P.T.O lever to engaged

196O733A196O732A

position. This shifting requires clutch pedal
operation.

MID-

P.T.O

lever

P.T.O

Rear

Mid

Rear

Mid

P.T.O Gear Sift Lever/
P.T.O Clutch control lever

0
0
0
0

540

0

540

2,000

THREE-POINT HITCH &

THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR
3-POINT HITCH

8

DRAWBAR

DRAWBAR

8-2 CK20

THREE-POINT HITCH & DRA WBAR

USA

(1) T op Link
(2) Lifting Rod (Left)
(3) Turnbuckle
(4) Lower Link
(5) Lifting Rod (Right)
(6) Drawbar
(7) Fixed Drawbar Frame

EU

196O801A

3-POINT HITCH

THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR 8-3

MAKE PREPARATIONS FOR
A TT ACHING IMPLEMENT

SELECTING THE TOP LINK MOUNTING
HOLES

Select the proper set of holes by refer­ring to the “Hydraulic Control Unit Use
Reference Chart” in Hydraulic Unit
section.

ATT ACHING AND DETACHING
IMPLEMENTS

196O803A196O802A

(1) Lifting Rod (Right) (3) Lower Linle
(2) Nut

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Be sure to stop the engine.
Do not stand between tractor and
implement unless parking brake
is applied.
Before attaching or detaching
implement, locate the tractor and
implement on a firm level surface.
Whenever an implement or other
attachment is connected to the
tractor 3-point hitch, check full
range of operation for interference,
binding or P.T.O separation.

LIFTING ROD (RIGHT)
Lift Rod - To adjust the horizontal posi-

tion of the implement twist the turn buckle
on the right lift rod. Most implements are
designed to operate level. Set the posi­tion desired by tightening the set nut
against the turn buckle.

DRAWBAR

Remove the drawbar if close mounted
implement is being attached.

TOP LINK

1. Adjust the angle of the implement to
the desired position by shortening or
lengthening the top link.

2. The proper length of the top link varies
according to the type of implement
being used.

8-4 CK20

DRA WBAR

ADJUSTING DRAWBAR LENGTH

W ARNING

Use caution when adjusting the
check chains. Heavy implement
can move causing harm.

To adjust the check chains, loosen the
set nuts and twist the turn buckles on
both sides until the desired amount of
sway is reached. (Refer to the table
below). Set the adjustment by tightening
the set nuts against the turn buckles.

196O805A196O804A

(1) T urn Buckle (3) Check Chains
(2) Nut

CHECK CHAINS

Check chains are used to adjust the side
sway that your implement has while in
use. Check Chains are also used to cen­ter the implement on the rear of the
tractor.

(1) P.T.O Shaft (3) Drawbar Pin
(2) Drawbar (A) Holes

WARNING

To avoid personal injury:

Never pull from the top link, the
rear axle or any point above the
drawbar. Doing so could cause
the tractor to tip over rearward
causing personal injury or death.

The drawbar load is referred to “IMPLE­MENT LIMIT A TIONS” section.

3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM

9HYDRAULIC UNIT

AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS

9-2 CK20

3-POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM

HYDRAULIC CONTROL

(1) Hydraulic Control Lever
(A) DOWN (N) NEUTRAL
(B) UP

196O901A

Operating the hydraulic control lever ac­tuates the hydraulic lift arm. This con­trols the elevation of the 3-point hitch
mounted implement.

IMPORTANT

If the 3-point hitch can not be
raised by setting the hydraulic
control lever to the “UP” position
after long term storage or when
changing the transmission oil, fol­low these air bleeding procedures.

1. Stop the engine.

2. Set the hydraulic control lever
to the “DOWN” position and
start the engine.

3. Operate the engine at low idle
speed for at least 30 seconds
to bleed air from the system.

Do not operate until the engine is
warmed up. If operation is at­tempted when the engine is still
cold, the hydraulic system may
be damaged.

If noises are heard when imple­ment is lifting after the hydraulic
control lever has been activated,
the hydraulic mechanism is not
adjusted properly.
Unless corrected the unit will be
damaged.
Contact your KIOTI dealer for
adjustment.

HYDRAULIC UNIT 9-3

IMPLEMENT LOWERING LIMIT

196O902A

(1) Hydraulic Control Lever
(2) Lock Bolt

The implement lowering limit can be
changed and adjusted by shifting the
locker.

LOWER LIMIT

The lower limit can be adjusted by mov­ing the position of the locker. Shifting the
locker backward raises the lower limit
and shifting the locker forward lowers
the lower limit.

3-POINT HITCH LOWERING SPEED

196O903A

(1) 3-Point Lowering Speed Knob
(A) FAST (C) LOCK
(B) SLOW

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Fast lowering speed may cause
damage or injury. Lowering speed
of implement should be adjusted
to two or more seconds.

The lowering speed of the 3-point hitch
can be controlled by adjusting the 3-point
lowering speed knob.

HYDRAULIC BLOCK TYPE OUTLET

Hydraulic block type outlet is useful when
adding hydraulically operated equipment
such as:

front end loader, front blade, etc.

WHEN IMPLEMENT IS ATTACHED

1. Remove the plugs.

2. Route the implement inlet, outlet, and
return hoses as shown in the
illustration.

3. Move the control screw groove to
“vertical position” when implement is
attached.

IMPORTANT

To prevent overheating and dam­age to the hydraulic system once
an implement is detached, be
sure the control screw is turned
back to the “Horizontal position”.

9-4 CK20

When implement is not attached When implement is attached

196O904A

(1) To Hydraulic Control Valve (3-point hitch)
(2) To Power steering (PS type only)
(3) From Gear Pump
(4) To Gear Pump (Relief Valve)
(5) From Implement
(6) T o Implement

196O905A

(1) Flow Priority Valve
(2) Inlet from Implements (PS 3/8 ´´)
(3) Outlet to Implements (PS 3/8´ ´)
(4) Directional Valve
(5) Pin (Setting Position for Attaching

Implements)

(6) Pin (Setting Position for Attaching no

Implement)
(7) Relief Valve
(A) Out (B) In

The main components of the hydraulic
block outlet are shown in the figure. The
hydraulic block outlet is used to take
power out from the tractor to operate the
implements that require hydraulic
pressure.

AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS

JOYSTICK VAL VE

(T) To the Tank
(P) From the Pump
(A1) A1 Port
(A2) A2 Port
(B1) B1 Port
(B2) B2 Port
Boom Cylinder : A1,B1
Bucket Cylinder : A2,B2

196O907A196O906A

To begin test operation, slightly move the
control lever from the “N” position. Slowly
raise the loader boom just enough for the
bucket to clear the ground when fully
dumped. Slowly work through the dump
and roll back cycles.

IMPORTANT

HYDRAULIC UNIT 9-5

REMOVE V ALVE TYPE

This loader control valve has two stage
dump position. The first dump position by
moving the lever to the right is the “Regu­lar” dump position.

It has good power and control for dump­ing precisely. This position should be
used when operating another implement
with the loader’s control valve.

The second dump position (to further
right) features greater speed for
dumping. These two position are sepa­rated by a “Feel” position for your
convenience.

IMPORTANT

Do not move the control lever
into float position when the
bucket is off the ground.

NOTE

When the lever is at each corner po­sition marked by*, boom and bucket
cylinders work at the same time.
However, the position marked by
cross is not recommended for scoop­ing because of insufficient lift force.

If the boom or bucket does not
work in the directions indicated
in the label, lower the bucket to
the ground, stop the engine, and
relieve all hydraulic pressure. Re­check and correct all hydraulic
connections.

9-6 CK20

REMOTE CONTROL VAL VE COUPLER
CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Stop the engine and relieve pres­sure before connecting or dis­connecting lines.
Do not use your hand to check
for leaks.

CONNECTING

1. Clean both couplers.

2. Remove dust plugs.

3. Insert the implement coupler to the trac-

tor hydraulic coupler.

4. Pull the implement coupler slightly to

make sure couplers are firmly
connected.

DISCONNECTING

1. Lower the implement first to the
ground to release hydraulic pressure
in the hoses.

2. Clean the couplers.

3. Relieve pressure by moving hydraulic
control levers with engine shut off.
Pull the hose straight from the hydrau­lic coupler to release it.

4. Clean oil and dust from the coupler,
then replace the dust plugs.

NOTE

Your local KIOTI Dealer can supply
parts to adapt couplers to hydraulic
hoses.

REMOTE CONTROL VAL VE LEVER

HYDRAULIC UNIT 9-7

(1) Remote Control Valve Lever
(A) A Port (C) Push
(B) B Port (D) Pull

196O908A

Lever (1)

A

Port

B

Port A, B

In
Out

Pressure
Returning

Push

Coupler Size

PT 1/2´´

Out
In

Move the lever up or down and hold. This
will raise or lower the implement. Lever
will return to neutral when released.

Pull

IMPORTANT

Do not hold the lever in the “pull”
or “push” position once the re­mote cylinder has reached the
end of the stroke, as this will
cause oil to flow through the re­lief valve. Forcing oil through the
relief valve for extended periods
will overheat the oil.
When using the tractor hydraulic
system to power front loader, do
not operate boom and bucket cyl­inders simultaneously.

9-8 CK20

HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT USE REFERENCE CHART

In order to handle the hydraulics properly, the operator must be familiar with the following. Though this information may not be
applicable to all types of implements and soil conditions, it is useful for general conditions.

with draft control

Implement

Moldboard plow

Disc plow

Harrow
(spike, spring
tooth, disc type)

Webber, rider…
Earthmover, Digger,

scraper, manure
fork, rear carrier….

Soil
condition

Light soil

Medium soil

Heavy soil

-

-

-

Top link
mounting holes

1 or 2
2 or 3

3

2 or 3

2 or 3

-

Position
control lever Gauge wheel

-

YES/NO

Position

control

-

YES/NO

196O913A196O912A196O911A196O910A196O909A

Turn buckle

Loose

Tighten

Remarks

Adjust the Turn buckle so
that the implement can
move 5 to 6 cm (2.0 to 2.4 in.)
laterally.
Turn buckle should be
tight enough to prevent
excessive implement
movement when imple­ment is in raised position.

-

With implements with
gauge wheels, lower the
position control lever all
the way.

Mower (mid-and
rear-mount type
Hayrake,tedder….

--

TIRES, WHEELS

TIRES
TREAD

10

AND BALLAST

BALLAST
TRAVELING SPEED

10-2 CK20

TIRES

INFLA TION PRESSURE

W ARNING

To avoid personal injury:

Do not attempt to mount a tire.
This should be done by a qualified
person with the proper equipment.
Always maintain the correct tire
pressure.
Do not inflate tires above the rec­ommended pressure shown in the
operator’s manual.

IMPORTANT

Do not use tires larger than
specified.
When you intend to mound dif­ferent size of tires from equipped
ones, consult your dealer about
front drive gear ratio for details.
Excessive wear of tires may oc­cur due to improper gear ratio.

Though the tire pressure is factory-set to the prescribed level, it naturally drops
slowly in the course of time. Thus, check it everyday and inflate as necessary.

Inflation Pressure
20 7 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm
20 7 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm
27 6 kPa (2.8 kgf/cm
19 3 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm
15 2 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm
24 1 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm

2

, 30 psi)

2

, 30 psi)

2

, 40 psi)

2

, 28 psi)

2

, 22 psi)

2

, 35 psi)

Rear

Front

Tire sizes

9.5 - 16, 6PR

33 x 12.5 - 16.5, 4PR

12 - 16.5, 6PR

6 - 12, 4PR
23 x 8.50 - 12, 4PR
23 x 8.50 - 12, 6PR

NOTE

Maintain the maximum pressure in front tires, if using a front loader or when equipped
with a full load of front weights.

TREAD

TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST 10-3

FRONT WHEELS

Front tread can not be adjusted.

IMPORTANT

Do not turn front discs to obtain
wider tread.

NOTE

IND… for Industrial

196OA01A

(A) Tread

Models

Tires

Tread

6 - 12

Farm

909 mm

(35.8 in.)

CK 20, CK20H

23x8.50-12

Turf

1,014 mm

(39.9 in.)

23x8.50-12

1,014 mm

(39.9 in.)

IND

REAR WHEELS

Rear wheel tread width can be adjusted
as shown with the standard equipment
tires.

To change the tread width.

1. Remove the wheel rim and the disk
mounting bolts.

2. Change the position of the rim and disk
to the desired position, and then tighten
the bolts.

Models

CK20, CK20H

9.5 - 16 Farm

CK20, CK20H

33x12.5-16.5Turf

CK20, CK20H

12 - 16.5 IND

A: Tread

890 mm

(35 in.)

-

-

935 mm

(36.8 in.)

995 mm

(39.2 in.)

1,015 mm

(40 in.)

196OA04A

(1) 215 N·m (22 kgf·m, 160 lbs·ft)

IMPORTANT

Always attach tires as shown in
the drawings.
If not attached as illustrated,
transmission parts may be
damaged.
When re-fitting or adjusting a
wheel, tighten the bolts to the
following torques then recheck
after driving the tractor 200 m (200
yards) and thereafter according
to service interval.
(See “MAINTENANCE” section)

10-4 CK20

BALLAST (OPTIONAL)

FRONT BALLAST

196OA05A

(1) Front End Weights
(2) Rear Wheel Weights

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Additional ballast will be needed
for transporting heavy implements.
When the implement is raised,
drive slowly over rough ground,
regardless of how much ballast
is used.
Do not fill the front wheel with liq­uid to maintain steering control.

FRONT END WEIGHTS

Front end weights can be attached to
the front of the tractors bumper. You
should consult your implement owner’s
manual for the required amount of weight
or contact your local KIOTI dealer for a
recommendation.

IMPORTANT

Never overload the tires.
Do not add more weight than is
necessary, or is indicated in chart.

17 kg X 3 Pieces

Maximum weight

(112 lbs.)

REAR BALLAST

Weight should be added to the rear
wheels only if it is needed to improve
traction or stability. The amount of weight
should directly correspond to the job at
hand and should be removed when not
needed.

The weight should be added to the trac­tor in the form of liquid ballast, rear wheel
weights or both.

REAR WHEEL WEIGHTS

The rear wheel weights can be attached
to the rear wheel. See your implement
owner’s manual for the proper amount
of weight or consult you local KIOTI
dealer.

IMPORTANT

Do not overload tires.
Add no more weight than indi­cated in chart.

Maximum weight
per wheel

20 kg X 2 Pieces

(88.2 lbs.)

TRA VELING SPEED

* A T RATED ENGINE RPM WITH STANDARD TIRES.

TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST 10-5

CK20

HI - LOW

LOW

HIGH

Main

Forward

Reverse

Forward

Reverse

km/h(mile/h) km/h(mile/h)

Speed
1
2
3

1
2
3

1.10 ( 0.680 )

1.70 ( 1.056 )

3.50 ( 2.170 )

1.36 ( 0.845 )

5.11 ( 3.175 )

7.88 ( 4.896 )

16.24 ( 10.091 )

6.31 ( 3.920 )

CK20H

HI - LOW

LOW

HIGH

Main

Forward

Reverse

Forward

Reverse

Speed
0 ~ 5.80 ( 0 ~ 3.604 )
0 ~ 3.62 ( 0 ~ 2.249 )

0 ~ 14.17 ( 0 ~ 8.805 )
0 ~ 9.37 ( 0 ~ 5.822 )

SERVICE INTERVALS

11MAINTENANCE

LUBRICANTS

11-2 CK20

SERVICE INTER V ALS

No. Period

Engine oil

1

Engine oil filter

2

Hydraulic oil filter

3

Transmission oil filter (HST)

4

Transmission fluid

5

Front axle case oil

6

Greasing

7

Wheel bolt torque

8

Battery condition

9

Air cleaner element

10

Fuel filter element

11

Fan belt

12

Change
Replace
Replace
Replace
Change
Change

­Check
Check

Clean
Clean

Replace

Adjust

Indication on hour meter

50

100 150 200 250 300 350400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800

Since then

Every 100 Hr
Every 200 Hr
Every 200 Hr
Every 200 Hr
Every 400 Hr
Every 400 Hr

Every 50 Hr

Every 50 Hr
Every 100 Hr
Every 100 Hr
Every 100 Hr
Every 400 Hr
Every 100 Hr

Reference

page

12-10

12-18
12-18,19
12-18,19

12-22

12-23

12-8
12-9

12-15
12-10,11

12-12

12-23

12-17

Clutch

13

Brake(Hand brake inclusion)

14

Radiator hose and clamp

15

Power steering oil line

16

Fuel line

17

Adjust
Adjust

Check

Replace

Check

Replace

Check

Replace

Every 100 Hr
Every 100 Hr
Every 200 Hr

Every 2 years

Every 200 Hr
Every 200 Hr
Every 100 Hr

Every 2 years

12-13

12-13

12-20

12-26

12-20

12-26

12-12

12-26

MAINTENANCE 11-3

No. Period

18

HST oil line (HST)

19

Toe-in

20

Engine valve clearance

21

Cooling system

22

Coolant

23

Fuel system

24

Clutch housing water

25

Fuse

26

Light bulb

The jobs indicated by

Indication on hour meter

100 150 200 250 300 350400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800

50

Check

Replace

Adjust
Adjust

Flush

Change

Bleed

Drain
Replace
Replace

IMPORTANT



 must be done after the first 50 hours of operation.



Since then

Every 200 Hr
Every 200 Hr
Every 200 Hr

Every 800 Hr**

Every 2 years
Every 2 years

Service as

required

Reference

page

12-18,19

12-26
12-21
12-24
12-25
12-25
12-27
12-27
12-28
12-29

11-4 CK20

LUBRICANTS

No. Locations

1

2

3

4

Fuel

Coolant

Engine crankcase

Transmission case

Capacities

CK20HST CK20

20

(5.28 U.S.gal.)

5.7

(1.50 U.S.gal.)

2.6

(0.69 U.S.gal.)

18.5

(4.89 U.S.gal.)

(5.71 U.S.gal.)

21.6

Lubricants

No.2-D diesel fuel
No.1-D diesel fuel if temperature is below

-10°C (14°F)
Fresh clean water with anti-freeze
Engine oil: API Service Classification CC or CD

Above 25°C (77°F)
0 to 25°C (32 to 77°F)
Below 0°C (32°F)

SAE30, SAE10W-30 or 10W-40
SAE20, SAE10W-30 or 10W-40
SAE10W, SAE10W-30 or 10W-40

Multi-grade transmission fluid the fluid listed below or
equivalent are recommended.

Maker

Shell
Mobil

Exxon

Brand(Standard)

DONAX-TD,DONAX-TM

Mobile Fluid 350

Torque Fluid 56

5

(4WD only)
Greasing

No. of greasing points

(0.82 U.S.gal.)

3.1

SAE 90 gear oil

Capacity

Type of grease

6

Front axle case

Battery terminal

2

Moderate amount

Multipurpose type grease

HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD
DAILY CHECK
EVERY 50 HOURS
EVERY 100 HOURS
EVERY 200 HOURS
EVERY 400 HOURS

12PERIODIC SERVICE

EVERY 600 HOURS
EVERY 800 HOURS
EVERY 1 YEAR
EVERY 2 YEAR
SERVICE AS REQUIRED

12-2 CK20

HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD

HOOD

(1) Knob (A ) PULL
(2) Hood

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury from con­tact with moving parts:

Never open the hood or engine
side cover while the engine is
running.
Do not touch muffler or exhaust
pipes while they are hot; severe
burns could result.

196OC02A

(1) Hood Rod

To open the tractors hood you should
first pull the knob to release the latch.

ENGINE COVER

196OC03A196OC01A

(1) Sider Cover (A) Push

To remove the sider cover.
It is not necessary to remove the side

cover to do daily check on your tractor.

DAIL Y CHECK

PERIODIC SERVICE 12-3

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

For your own safety and maximum ser­vice life of the machine, make a thorough
daily inspection before operating the
machine to start the engine.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Be sure to check and service the
tractor on a flat place with the en­gine shut off and the parking
brake “ON”.

WALK AROUND INSPECTION

Look around and under the tractor for
such items as loose bolts, trash build­up, oil or coolant leaks, broken or worn
parts.

196OC05A

(1) Oil Inlet (2) Dipstick
(A) Oil Level is Acceptable Within This Range.

IMPORTANT

When using an oil of different
maker or viscosity from the pre­vious one, remove all of the old
oil. Never mix two different types
of oil.
If oil level is low, do not run engine.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

zz

Be sure to stop the engine be-

z

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fore checking the oil level.

1. Park the machine on a flat surface.

2. Check engine oil before starting the
engine or 5 minutes or more after the
engine has stopped.

3. To check the oil level, draw out the
dipstick, wipe it clean, replace it, and
draw it out again. Check to see that
the oil level lies between the two
notches. If the level is too low, add
new oil to the prescribed level at the
oil inlet.

(See “LUBRICANTS” in Maintenance
Section)

12-4 CK20

CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID
LEVEL

CK20

196OC06A

CK20H

1. Park the machine on a flat surface,
lower the implement and shut off
engine.

2. View the fluid level through the fluid
level gauge. If the level is too low, add
new oil to the prescribed level at the
oil inlet.

(See “LUBRICANTS” in Maintenance
Section)

IMPORTANT

If oil level is low, do not run engine.

CHECKING AND REFUELING

196OC04A

(1) Fuel T ank Cap

20

Fuel tank capacity

(5.28 U.S.gal.)

196OC07A

(1) Oil Filling Plug
(2) Gauge
(A) Oil Level is Acceptable Within This Range.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Do not smoke while refueling.
Be sure to stop the engine be­fore refueling.

1. Turn the key switch to “ON”, check
the amount of fuel by fuel gauge.

2. Fill fuel tank when fuel gauge shows
1/4 or less fuel in tank.

3. Use grade No.2-Diesel fuel at tem­peratures above -10°C (14°F).

Flash Point,

°C (°F)

Min

52 (125)

Water and Sediment,

volume %

Max

0.05

PERIODIC SERVICE 12-5

Carbon Residue on, 10
percent Residuum, %

Max

0.35

Ash,

weight %

Max

0.01

IMPORTANT

Do not permit dirt or trash to get
into the fuel system.
Be careful not to let the fuel tank
become empty, otherwise air will
enter the fuel system, necessi­tating bleeding before next en­gine start.
Be careful not to spill during
refueling. If should spill, wipe it
off at once, or it may cause a fire.
To prevent condensation (water)
accumulation in the fuel tank, fill
the tank before parking overnight.

NOTE

No.2-D is a distillate fuel of lower vola­tility for engines in industrial and heavy
mobile service. (SAE J313 JUN87)
Grade of Diesel Fuel Oil According to
ASTM D975

Distillation

Temperatures, °C(°F)

90% Point

Min

282 (540)

Max

338 (640)

Viscosity Kinematic

cSt or mm

Min

1.9

2

/s at 40°C

Max

4.1

Viscosity Saybolt,

SUS at 100°F

Min

32.6

Max

40.1

sulfur,

weight %

Max

0.50

Copper

Strip

Corrosion

Max

No.3

Cetane

Number

Min

40

12-6 CK20

CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL

196OC08A

(1) Recovery T ank
(A) FULL (B) LOW

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Do not remove radiator cap while
coolant is hot. When cool, slowly
rotate cap to the first stop and
allow sufficient time for excess
pressure to escape before re­moving the cap completely.

1. Check to see that the coolant level is
between the “FULL” and “LOW” marks
of recovery tank.

2. When the coolant level drops due to
evaporation, add water only up to the
full level.

In case of leakage, add anti-freeze and
water in the specified mixing ratio up
to the full level.

(See “Flush Cooling System and
Changing Coolant” in every 2 yours
maintenance.)

IMPORTANT

If the radiator cap has to be
removed, follow the caution above
and securely retighten the cap.
Use clean, fresh water and anti­freeze to fill the recovery tank.
If water should leak, consult your
local KIOTI dealer.

CHECKING BRAKE AND CLUTCH
PEDALS

1. The brake and clutch pedals should
be inspected for free travel, and
smooth operation.

2. You should adjust these pedals if an
incorrect measurement is found. (See
“adjusting clutch and brake pedals” in
the 100 hour maintenance schedule.)

NOTE

Brake pedals should be equal when
depressed.

PERIODIC SERVICE 12-7

CLEANING GRILL, RADIA TOR SCREEN
AND OIL COOLER SCREEN

CK20

196OC09A

(1) Radiator Screen (A) D ETACH (2) Oil Cooler Screen

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury:

Be sure to stop the engine be­fore removing the screen.

CK20H

IMPORTANT

Grill and screen must be clean
from debris to prevent engine
from overheating and to allow
good air intake for the air cleaner.

CHECKING GAUGES, METER AND
EASY CHECKER

1. Inspect the instrument panel for bro­ken gauge(s), meter(s) and Easy
Checker lamps.

2. Replace if broken.

CHECKING HEAD LIGHT,
HAZARD LIGHT ETC.

1. Inspect the lights for broken bulbs and
lenses.

2. Replace if broken.

196OC10A

CHECKING SEAT BELT AND ROPS

1. Always check condition of seat belt
and ROPS attaching hardware before
operating tractor.

2. Replace if damaged.

1. Check front grill and side screens to
be sure they are clean of debris.

2. Detach the screen and remove all the
foreign material.

12-8 CK20

EVERY 50 HOURS

LUBRICA TING GREASE FITTINGS

Y ou should apply a small amount of multi­purpose grease to the following pints
every 50 hours or as needed.

If your tractor is operated in extremely
wet, muddy, or dusty conditions you
should lubricate the fittings more often.

196OC11A

(1) Grease Fitting (Power steering cylinder)

(RH, LH)

(2) Grease Fitting (Front bracket)

196OC13A

(1) Grease Fitting (Brake Lever RH, LH)

196OC12A

(1) Grease Fitting (Power steering cylinder)

(RH, LH)

196 OC14A

(1) Grease fitting (Rear bracket)