KIOTI DK35/40/450L Owner’s Manual - Foreword - Safety, Operation and Maintenance

Oct 25, 2026

Owner’s manual foreword for the KIOTI DK35/40/450L tractor explains that the model is built from Daedong Industrial Co., LTD engineering knowledge and designed under strict quality control. It emphasizes that tractor operation knowledge is required for reliable service, and outlines the policy of providing guidance on safety, operation, and maintenance. The text also introduces how bold warnings are labeled (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT) and directs readers to dealer support for missing information.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages126

Reading Time5 h 18 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

Safety warning symbols and meanings

Abbreviations list

Universal symbols

Contents

Safety precautions (Before operating the tractor)

FOREWORD Congratulations, and welcome to the fabulous world of KIOTI DK35/40/450L ownership,where serious work is made fun again! This versatile tractor is a culmination of the entire tractor and diesel knowledge gained by the Daedong Industrial Co., LTD over the years since 1947 and has been designed with the finest materials and under rigid quality control standards set forth by the KIOTI Engineering Department. Knowledge of tractor operation is essential for many years of dependable service and reliability. to help new owners familiarize themselves with the KIOTI DK35/40/450L, 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-USA,INC. with your questions/concerns. Throughout this manual you will see text in bold type , preceded by the words DANGER , WARNING , CAUTION or IMPORTANT. Such text has the following significance. | SIGNS | | DESCRIPTION | | --- | --- | --- | | | DANGER | This mark indicates a hazardous situation which, if not observed, may result in death or fatal injury.
This mark should be indicated for most dangerous situations only. | | | WARNING | This mark indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not observed, may result in death or moderate injury. | | | CAUTION | This mark indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not observed, may result in minor or moderate injury. And this mark can be used as a warning against unsafe activities. | | | IMPORTANT | This mark indicates emphasis on notable characteristics in working procedures or information on working procedures and technology for convenient use . | NOTE: USA : only USA / EU : Europe / AU : Australia, New zealand, etc ABBREVIATIONS LIST | Abbreviations | Definitions | | --- | --- | | 4WD | Four Wheel Drive | | API | American Petroleum Institute | | ASAE | American Society of Agricultural Engineers, USA | | ASTM | American Society of Testing and Materials, USA | | fpm | Feet Per Minute | | Hi-Lo | High Speed-Low Speed | | HST | Hydrostatic Transmission | | m/s | Meters Per Second | | P.T.O | Power Take OFF | | RH/LH | Right-hand and Left-hand sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travel | | ROPS | Roll-Over Protective Structures | | m-1 (rpm) | Revolutions Per Minute | | S-1 (r/s) | Revolutions Per Second | | SAE | Society of Automotive Engineers, USA | | SMV | 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 ControlOff Position Power Take-Off Clutch ControlON Position Differential Lock Position Control-Lowered Position Hazard Warning Lights Headlight-Low Beam Headlight-High Beam Four-Wheel Drive-ON Fast Slow High Range Middle Range Low Range Neutral Position Coolant Preheat CONTENTS 1 . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................... 2 . SERVICING OF TRACTOR ................................................. 3 . SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................ 4 . DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING SYSTEM ....................... 5 . OPERATING ......................................................................... 6 . MAINTENANCE .................................................................... 7 . STORAGE ............................................................................. 8 . TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................... 9 . INDEX .........................................................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of the KIOTI DK35/40/450L owner’s manual?

It familiarizes new owners with tractor safety, operation, and maintenance, and provides helpful information. If needed information is not found, the KIOTI dealer can assist.

What do DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and IMPORTANT mean?

Bold text preceded by these labels indicates different hazard levels and the emphasis of notable procedures or information. DANGER signals the most severe hazardous situations, while WARNING and CAUTION indicate progressively less severe risks.

What basic safety guidance is given before operating the tractor?

Read and understand the entire manual first, ensure only properly trained persons operate the tractor, follow all warning labels and decals, use handholds and step plates when mounting or dismounting, and never operate under alcohol, drugs, or fatigue.

Oct 25, 2026

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