DK45SC Cab Liner Mice!

[billboe]

Before I just start removing bolts willynilly, what is the best way to get into the cab liner on a DK45SC? I've got some serious stink up there!

There is a youtube video of a guy removing the top of a NX cab. Is it the same on DK?

THANKS ALL!

Billboe

p.s. While I'm in there I'm thinking of replacing the exterior lights. I guess I should post a separate question for that...

 

[grsthegreat]

the dk cab has bolts up on top. the bolts have a rubber insert on them. i think there are 4 as far as i recall. be aware the front cab lights may interfere with lifting it up. it just hinges up.

 

[grsthegreat]

This is for my 2010 DK45

 

[grsthegreat]

I replaced mine years ago with led. The led are super bright


heres the thread

Finally went to the dark side and replaced cab lights with LED's

Well, ive been pretty happy with the old halogen lights i had on my Kioti cab tractor, but one of the rear lights had burnt out. While researching where to get another lamp, i found that they were only 35 watt lights not the 50 watt i thought they were. I tried unsuccessfully to find a 50 watt...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[ruffdog]

Mouse smell is just nasty....good luck!

 

[billboe]

grsthegreat! you're awesome! i believe mine is a 2006 so i'll check it out and report back.

THANKS!

 

[grsthegreat]

Hope it works for you

 

[billboe]

turns out my model doesn't have a hinged top. there are 4 bolts (one at each cab light) that you need to remove and the cap lifts off (a wee bit awkward by myself).

there was a nest just under the cap (mostly just leaves, etc.) but the bigger mess was inside the heater/air conditioner unit. many screws and more clips later, i got it taken apart and began the cleanout. there was still a live "squatter" in there (kinda cute i must admit). i presume it left because i couldn't find it after retrieving the shopvac...

there appears to be many options for the mice to enter the headliner. via the cab seems obvious but perhaps up the vertical supports as well. as far as getting in the hvac system, they only way i've seen thus far is via the ducts inside the cab?!!?

anyway, i have more cleaning to do and then i'll figure out how to keep them out (or at least deter them). fun fun fun!


p.s. i had that smell in my nostrils all last night! it seems to permeate everything!

 

[ruffdog]

Mouse smell will continue to draw mice for years so you have to clean the area. Clean everything with a cleaner like Lysol first and throw some Fresh Cab packets up there to deter future mice. I find the Fresh Cab smell to be pleasant too.

Fresh Cab® Botanical Rodent Repellent Pouches | EarthKind

 

[jyoutz]

Eventually they dry up and the smell goes away.