2004 DK 50 Heater Blower

[grsthegreat]

I have a 2010 era dk45 and the heater will blow me out of the cab. Very hot in there in winter. I have 4 cabin air filters on the underside of cab top on the outside. Both heater and air work great.

 

[KanakaRick]

Why would you need a new heater for a squirrel cage.
Most squirrel cage simple remove from the blower motor shaft with a pinch screw.
Just take the original to the local auto parts and see if they match it up.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/search?text=blower+motor+squirrel+cage&referer=search_form-allprod

Do I have to take the heater off the tractor to remove the squirrel cage? I've got most of the topside screws removed and am trying to figure out why it isn't coming apart. I'm one of those type of guys who usually destroys something trying to "repair" it. So I'd like some advice before I REALLY screw it up. It's too cold to chance making this fatal error.

 

[K man]

Do I have to take the heater off the tractor to remove the squirrel cage? I've got most of the topside screws removed and am trying to figure out why it isn't coming apart. I'm one of those type of guys who usually destroys something trying to "repair" it. So I'd like some advice before I REALLY screw it up. It's too cold to chance making this fatal error.

If you are not sure and afraid of doing any damage then I would suggest going to your Kioti dealer and talk to a mechanic about it or a local mechanic. I know I would not touch it cause I am like you, I do more damage than good when it comes to fixing things especially mechanical or electrical. My Kioti dealer is very good at coming to my home and fixing things at a reasonable rate.

 

[KanakaRick]

I would suggest going to your Kioti dealer and talk to a mechanic about it or a local mechanic. .

Can't do it. The dealer is 40 miles away and the next big storm is 48 hours away. I guess I will pull out my heat gun and warm everything up before I start prodding those plastic parts.

 

[grsthegreat]

The top opens and is hinged at the rear. I opened up mine to replace the zenon loghts with leds a few years ago. Wasnt too hard. But i would be carefull doing it if its freezing. Id be afraid of cracking frozen fiberglass shell of roof.

 

[KanakaRick]

The top opens and is hinged at the rear. I opened up mine to replace the zenon loghts with leds a few years ago. Wasnt too hard. But i would be carefull doing it if its freezing. Id be afraid of cracking frozen fiberglass shell of roof.View attachment 590719 View attachment 590720 View attachment 590717 View attachment 590718

Where can I get a manual like the one you have? My manual, Part # D6569-W01 assumes you know everything. The one you have looks much more comprehensive.

 

[grsthegreat]

i got it thru my dealer. i have the "Kioti tractor workshop manual..its huge . its been very helpful over the years

 

[KanakaRick]

I wonder why I am not getting any air in the cab? I went to O'reilys and they have something close which will be here tomorrow, so tonight I am going to put these in boiling water to see if I can reshape them.

 

[grsthegreat]

Holy cow... what would cause that

 

[KanakaRick]

Holy cow... what would cause that

Who knows? I figured maybe it got too hot and somehow bent the cages. So (naturally) I assumed if I put the squirrel cage in boiling water (what are the chances that the "attic" got warmer than 212F?), but the boiling water didn't soften it up at all, so I have no clue- hopefully the cages I ordered from O'Riley's works; otherwise I will use the "good one" for the one blowing on the glass and the other one will be "blowing" on me.....