Hi Deputyrpa,
In the earlier model DK45S the shuttle shift fork under heavier use could tend to bend at the ends and wear. Thus only having a problem in one direction. When they changed it the first time they may have had an older fork in stock and put it in. The newer shuttle forks are much heavier casting and we have not had any problems with the new replacement.
Make sure your dealer puts in the upgraded fork and makes the adjustments and you should be trouble free.
Good Luck
Dave G.
KiotiDave
Well, with 460 hours on it, my DK45S is in the shop for a second shuttle shift repair. I'm fairly disappointed. I work it hard, doing loader work and pulling ground engagement implements for farming, but I would think it should hold up to these tasks. After all, it's not a lawnmower.
Fortunately, it's still under warranty, but how long will the SS fix last? Has anyone else had problems with their SS with such low hours?
While the tractor is split, I'm having them replace the clutch for the parts cost. That also was worn a bit more than I suspected. Might as well.
From what I have been reading, the problems seems to be with the DK 45S model.Has anyone experienced this failure on newer (09,10) Kioti's?