The Kioti dealer told us that the warranty would be transfered and that Kioti Corporate is now saying no they can't warranty it.
That is why I was hoping to talk to someone higher up in Kioti to try and get some straight definate answers. What I'm getting from my dealer has been pretty vauge and they seem to have given up trying to get anymore info.
The problem was occuring when I checked the oil levels. Only oil levels that woud affect the steering anyways would be the hydraulic. Gear oil levels would not affect it at all. It's just over seven months since I went threw is so I can't remember what oils they call for specifically. I have to much equipment around her to look after to remember every thing exactly all the time. Nearly every piece of equipment I have calls for different oils.
Hopefully no one takes what I'm saying as being argumentative or mean as I'm just trying to give straight honest answers in hope of getting some straight answers. Haven't heard back from Kioti corporate yet.
It will definatley get fixed one way or another it's to nice of a tractor otherwise to just get rid of and so far it doesn't seem to have any other worrisome problems. It's more tractor than what we need for what it's doing but the deal seemed right at the time. We made him a offer and he took it.
Ryan
Yes and no. The hydraulic fluid may in fact power the power steering aspect of the front end but the actual axle and all it's components and it's SEPERATE fluid also play a part in how the tractor steers, especially if the axle fluid is not to the proper level and of the correct type. The axle takes UTF OR gear oil 80/90 W, so even if you have 10 vehicles which take various fluids it still makes sense to check and verify the level.
You can do what you want, but that's where I'd start. And FWIW, I make a list of intervals and fluid types on my 'puter, then print them out so I can record each vehicles critical fluid changes, filters, grease schedule, etc., and put them on a clipboard, then it's easy to see and fill out after doing specific services. Then I print out a new sheet when I need one, or copy the sheet marked MASTER. And I've got to maintain 4 Toyotas from 2008- 2012, the Kioti, a 225HP 4 stroke Yamaha outboard, new last year, ($20,000) installed, a Suzuki King Quad ATV, a DR. Mower/Brush mower, a 20KW B&S Propane generator, a couple of other lawnmowers and a gang mower, plus 7+ Stihl chain saws, etc., etc.
You're darn right you have an excellent tractor there, and you can and will get things resolved. You won't regret it either. Trust me I had a DK-35se/hst before I traded it for my current DK-40se/hst and I put 350 grueling hours on it in just over a year, and traded up because it was my first, and was not quite strong enough for what I needed it to do. Not the tractor's fault - mostly mine due to not having a real clue at the time what was suited to my needs. It was a great tractor and served me well.