Coyote machine
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- May 4, 2009
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- Southern VT
- Tractor
- 22 SANY SY 50U, '10 Kioti DK 40se/hst KL-401 FEL, loaded tires, KB-2485 bhoe, Tuffline TB160 BB, Woods QA forks, MIE Hydraulic bhoe thumb & ripper tooth, Igland 4001 winch, & GR-20 Log Grapple. Woods BBX72" Brush Mower. Diamondplate aluminum canopy
Your rake bolts onto the bucket sides, from what I can tell about it from the pic you posted.
I'd focus all my energy on getting your tractor fixed and then continue with rakes, and other tools.
Seems to me there is an inherent issue with your tractor's function. It seems both inconsistent and to some extent random. I'd take careful notes detailing ambient temp, how long the tractor can run before it begins acting up, and exactly what it does, and what you were using it for at the time.
What is the current # of hours on the clock? Has it ever done a full regen successfully? What RPMs do you generally run it at when it's NOT messing up?
I just reread your first post. It brings me to ask what EXACTLY did your dealer do to fix your regen around the time of your leg break? What was your tractor doing then, before they 'fixed it' at the time? Did you get to verify the problem actually was resolved, or did you have to let it sit until now?
Have you had any issues with biocide and contaminated fuel with any tractor you've owned? Do you use bio-fuel, ever?
I've been told that trying to keep the RPMs low, by some OPs, causes more issues than it solves. That running them as hard as possible within reason is actually better for the newer models with the DPF system/regen, etc.
I've also heard that some models have needed recalibration of the CPU, and/or replacement, to get the affected tractors running properly. I can't say which models of Kioti, but if its acting up as badly as yours seems to be it could be fuel and another issue combined; though multiple issues concurrently is less likely than one cause/effect, in most driveability situations.
I'd want the Kioti zone rep for your dealer directly involved ASAP and as long as it takes to remedy the issue, or issue a different tractor and take yours back to the barn as exhibit A for them, (Kioti) to solve on their time. You've been patient, but this is getting ridiculous.
I'd start by buying fuel, off road diesel, from a different local supplier, using a brand new container, so you eliminate any possibility that you've contaminated what it seems like the dealer was saying is 'your bad fuel supply'. I'm a little confused by what you said you did recently with your supply of fuel, and are you saying before you added ANY fuel after the dealer drained yours that the hunting RPMs issue showed up again with ONLY their fuel in the tractor?
Sorry for the myriad of questions- but I want to get you off the treadmill and pinpoint accuracy focussed on what the actual problem is so it can be addressed and fixed for good.
You can PM me if you chose to, to answer all the questions, then come back to the forum to continue on, if you prefer.
I'd focus all my energy on getting your tractor fixed and then continue with rakes, and other tools.
Seems to me there is an inherent issue with your tractor's function. It seems both inconsistent and to some extent random. I'd take careful notes detailing ambient temp, how long the tractor can run before it begins acting up, and exactly what it does, and what you were using it for at the time.
What is the current # of hours on the clock? Has it ever done a full regen successfully? What RPMs do you generally run it at when it's NOT messing up?
I just reread your first post. It brings me to ask what EXACTLY did your dealer do to fix your regen around the time of your leg break? What was your tractor doing then, before they 'fixed it' at the time? Did you get to verify the problem actually was resolved, or did you have to let it sit until now?
Have you had any issues with biocide and contaminated fuel with any tractor you've owned? Do you use bio-fuel, ever?
I've been told that trying to keep the RPMs low, by some OPs, causes more issues than it solves. That running them as hard as possible within reason is actually better for the newer models with the DPF system/regen, etc.
I've also heard that some models have needed recalibration of the CPU, and/or replacement, to get the affected tractors running properly. I can't say which models of Kioti, but if its acting up as badly as yours seems to be it could be fuel and another issue combined; though multiple issues concurrently is less likely than one cause/effect, in most driveability situations.
I'd want the Kioti zone rep for your dealer directly involved ASAP and as long as it takes to remedy the issue, or issue a different tractor and take yours back to the barn as exhibit A for them, (Kioti) to solve on their time. You've been patient, but this is getting ridiculous.
I'd start by buying fuel, off road diesel, from a different local supplier, using a brand new container, so you eliminate any possibility that you've contaminated what it seems like the dealer was saying is 'your bad fuel supply'. I'm a little confused by what you said you did recently with your supply of fuel, and are you saying before you added ANY fuel after the dealer drained yours that the hunting RPMs issue showed up again with ONLY their fuel in the tractor?
Sorry for the myriad of questions- but I want to get you off the treadmill and pinpoint accuracy focussed on what the actual problem is so it can be addressed and fixed for good.
You can PM me if you chose to, to answer all the questions, then come back to the forum to continue on, if you prefer.
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