Most important things to check before buying a used DK40SE

[grm61]

No side screens, any idea where to get a set? Is there such a thing as a Kioti boneyard? I'll keep an eye on the dust. Southern Idaho is notoriously dusty. A superfine volcanic powder.

Looks like they are about 149 each, probably need to call them to make sure you get the right ones, they have 2 different part numbers for each side for some reason, and make sure they come complete with the screen in them, it looks like you may have to buy the screen separate that goes in the side panel, they they are calling it a net..36.00. It's a nice tractor, worth putting the covers on and making it right IMO.
Have fun with it, keep us updated.

Here's a link to the parts page OEM Parts

 

[Coyote machine]

Looks like they are about 149 each, probably need to call them to make sure you get the right ones, they have 2 different part numbers for each side for some reason, and make sure they come complete with the screen in them, it looks like you may have to buy the screen separate that goes in the side panel, they they are calling it a net..36.00. It's a nice tractor, worth putting the covers on and making it right IMO.
Have fun with it, keep us updated.

Here's a link to the parts page OEM Parts

One's grey, the newer ones are black/dark grey.

 

[Bender1]

Nice rig, congrats! Make up a short hydraulic hose to loop between the rear remotes when you have nothing attached. This will keep your hydro pump from deadheading if you accidentally engage the A / B position lever.
Get a service and owners manual for the tractor, and owner's manual for the FEL. Check the small loader bolts, they tend to loosen up too. You can get a plastic cover that closes over the key switch, which will keep water out, from any dealer.

Good call on the loader bolts. 15 of 16 were loose...

 

[IslandTractor]

Good call on the loader bolts. 15 of 16 were loose...

Check with every oil change. I have a dedicated torque wrench just for that.

 

[murphy1244]

Check with every oil change. I have a dedicated torque wrench just for that.

What do you Torque them too?

 

[IslandTractor]

What do you Torque them too?

I forget. I have a note on the torque wrench to remind me. I believe it is listed somewhere in one of the manuals though. Don't think I got the number directly from Wallace Tractor who is the only person I would have called. Might be in the loader manual.

 

[Bender1]

Check with every oil change. I have a dedicated torque wrench just for that.

Speaking of changing the oil, I used the filler on top of the valve cover. Kind of a pain to get to. I thought the cap near the dipstick was for adding oil but I wasn't sure. Is it for oil?

 

[k0ua]

Speaking of changing the oil, I used the filler on top of the valve cover. Kind of a pain to get to. I thought the cap near the dipstick was for adding oil but I wasn't sure. Is it for oil?

The oil filler cap is right by the injector pump. I have heard if you add oil on the top, be sure to let it set for a while before you attempt a start. the correct location is the orange rubber plug by the fuel injection pump.

 

[IslandTractor]

The oil filler cap is right by the injector pump. I have heard if you add oil on the top, be sure to let it set for a while before you attempt a start. the correct location is the orange rubber plug by the fuel injection pump.

That is where I add oil too.

 

[Gator6x4]

Speaking of changing the oil, I used the filler on top of the valve cover. Kind of a pain to get to. I thought the cap near the dipstick was for adding oil but I wasn't sure. Is it for oil?

Be careful about pouring oil into the location on the valve cover. Some have experience hydro lock and severe damage when pouring oil rapidly into the filler location on the valve cover and the oil drains onto the tops of the pistons.

I would use the location Island uses. I know an individual who used super glue and glued the cap on the valve cover in place to insure he did not forget and dump oil in.