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I'd start by examining your ground to see whether it has worked loose or been torn off by brush etc. If there is no obvious damage then check it for continuity. Sometimes it may look fine at the terminal and be corroded under the insulation.( found this out the hard way on one of my boats).

The other thing you may want to do is read your manual to see if there are any automatic kill switches hidden away anywhere. Lots of the smaller hobby tractors have them now (under the seat is common) and they are a royal PITA!

My starting bet would be on a loose or damaged ground as you say you were clearing brush, - lots of snags to tear things off. I've had harnesses separated as well by branches from time to time. Usually no damage, just clip it back together.

New Holland TC26DA Ignition Switch Issues
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by cheapscot

Good news for you! Highly possible it is clogged injectors. - Try an injector cleaner ( use good cleaner, not the cheap stuff, and premix with diesel.) You can use the cleaner full strength and a home compressor to match the feed pressure of the fuel pump and use one of the OTC products, which many mechanics have already (I picked one up too), to clean the injectors. Otherwise add good cleaner to your fuel tank at recommended rates.

Another alternative is to find an injector cleaner service close to you or on-line, It no longer is considered a "black box" as there is now enough competition in the market, so it has become quite inexpensive. Which-ever way you go understanding injectors, the problems they can cause, and the ease with which they can be fixed can save you thousands over time. Everything new (particularly cars) has them in order to meet the fuel efficiency standards!

( Still possible, but less than 1% probability based on tractors sold, is injection pump failure, - which was a problem on 30 series from 2005-2008.Here's a post on how to fix that quite inexpensively . http://2881neches.com/kioti/ - I'd try cleaning the injectors first and go from there. Much more likely that the problem is in the injectors as they all try to clog at some point.)

Good luck.

reevaluated tractor problem
Kioti Tractors
Replies 3 Post by cheapscot

If you were up here I would suggest my dealer, but since you are down in the States I would look at Michigan Iron Equipment. They seem to stock most pieces and they have a website with actual readable parts diagrams!

-Glad you found the problem.

1999 DK45 ignition issues
Kioti Tractors
Replies 6 Post by cheapscot

I second BigRol. Look for a flarenut crowfoot ( much smaller required clearance which should cost you less than $10). The other thing is to close your eyes when setting the wrench and imagine what you are trying to do as you do it rather than actually watch it.( after first having looked to see what you want to accomplish) This seems counter-intuitive, but we are actually set up to do this as our sense of touch is generally far more accurate than our visual coordination. -This trick also works for a lot more things than simple mechanics.<br>
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The only thing I would add is if you have had to remove screws from the plastic covers to get at the steering try to replace them with real automotive steel ones. I've had several Kioti Phillips screws strip on me with minimal pressure, so they certainly aren't the grade 8 steel they are coloured to look like. ( I would say they are closer to grade 2 as I have never had the same problems with other fasteners, even grade 5 ) - A few cents can save you a great deal of headaches later.<br>
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power steering hose
Kioti Tractors
Replies 5 Post by cheapscot

If you are lucky it could be something as simple as a clogged transmission filter. The first thing I would do in your situation is to pick up a service manual ( CD-Rom if available,- they are a lot cheaper) otherwise each time you need to fix your tractor you will be trying to re-invent the wheel. The service manual will also tell you what to look out for before it becomes a problem. - A simple twist of a nut or a little bit of grease at the right time can save you a great deal of grief later on.

Good luck!

JD 4310 - pops out of gear
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by cheapscot

West Coast. - He started in parts with GM a long time before he moved on to work for himself. He didn't start with Kioti until quite late. The group that took over the bulk of the business were equally good when I went out to talk to them, but they have other lines as well so they too understand customer service.

- If you want to see where the problem lies give Kioti.com a call on one of the customer service lines and ask a simple mechanical question. I had several people that probably wouldn't know how to put oil in an engine, - although they all proved to be capable of being excellent dipsticks! ( I probably could have easily sold them some muffler bearings!)

I need an intake valve for a 1999 Kioti LB1914
Kioti Tractors
Replies 5 Post by cheapscot

Have to love it. Irish Spring seems to be the repulsive substance of choice. Rats, mice deer, - the next thing we know it will turn out to be better than pepper spray on bears!

Kioti LK3054 Mice problem
Kioti Tractors
Replies 8 Post by cheapscot

The link didn't seem to work. - Just type in google.com/patents/US4216524 in your search engine search bar and the lighting and wiring diagrams will come up at the top of the page.

393 Massey Ferguson dash light
Parts and Repair
Replies 12 Post by cheapscot

My rule of thumb is the mores bells and whistles the more likely something is to screw up. The other thing to remember is that often a tractor manufacturer today has to make their money in the aftermarket. Frequently what may be pitched to you as a "major repair" may actually be a $5 piece and a little mechanical work. That doesn't mean avoid the professional mechanics,as they can somtimes save you a great deal of time and money. It just means be sure you hang out with the ones who actually know their stuff and have pride in their work.

That said, if you can't get at least 10,000 hours out of a properly maintained piece of mobile machinery then it was poorly designed and you might not want to go back to that well again!

Tractors Expected Life and Service requirements
Parts and Repair
Replies 3 Post by cheapscot

Good points Murph.

Kioti DK65 power steering failure
Kioti Tractors
Replies 8 Post by cheapscot

Best trick I learned ( trying to fix a mystery valve) was to blow air in the out end to figure out where the hydraulic channels actually went. Once that was done ( and all the diagrams were proven wrong ) everything became easy.

Hydraulic Stuff lessons learned
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by cheapscot

Vince- You may have found this out already, but the Cummins Fleetguard hydrostatic filters fit the DK Series. I found out when I started cross referencing with some Australian equivalents of a Polish filter used on Kiotis sold in Poland. It looks like the all the different filters are made in China and FOB out of Shanghai at $12.30 a pop. I don't feel guilty buying from Cummins at half the price of Daedong as there is still a heck of a lot of profit in it for the seller.

Kioti LB1914 shifting problem
Kioti Tractors
Replies 11 Post by cheapscot

Check the draw on your starter. 10 amps seems pretty low to kick the bendix so you may simply not be getting enough feed. The other common problem with open tractors is water in the switch assembly. They are easy to take apart (watch for the spring loaded bearings on the outer rim of the switch plate itself, -don't want to lose them.) I just bought a spare switch assembly and plug it in when necessary. They take about a day to dry inside in a warm area when they get wet without your having to take it apart. Another thing is trace all the wires from the starter back to the switch and check for wear. It only takes a couple of minutes and it could save you a whole lot of frustration from intermittently blown starter fuses later on.

John Deere 4310 electrical short
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by cheapscot

I know I'm way to late to reply, but for other owners: The steering control unit on the DK35 and DK40 is a very slightly modified Eaton Char-Lynn Type 10. The main shaft seal on my DK40 was a single lip u-cup and measured 25 mm x 35 mm x 5 mm and is available on-line for about $3.00-4.00.

Even a whole bolt on replacement unit should only cost about $350.00 and is readily available, so don't get fooled by all the prices you are quoted.

As far as stripping the unit, if you can unscrew a bolt you are halfway there. If you can screw one back up and have a torque-wrench you are the rest of the way there.

I am posting this as I was also given a ridiculous run around about availability and repair cost.

Total cost of repair: $40 ( I replaced all the rest of the seals as well using a standard kit )

Total time involved ( after the run around ) : 1 hr.

Kioti dk45 steering leak
Kioti Tractors
Replies 22 Post by cheapscot