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[acme97]

Need some help. I just picked up the new DK50SE in MD, hauled it down to my place in SC. I unloaded no problems. Hooked up the rotary cutter with a new hydraulic toplink. Went to the field to start cutting, and engaged the PTO, all of a sudden hydraulic fluid start spewing from under the tractor and the FEL and 3pt would not lift. There is no dealer near me, any idea what happened and what to do? Here are some pictures.

 

[groundcover]

Get some hydraulic fluid, fill it up , start it at an idle and look fo the leak. Hopefully something just came loose that you can tighten up. Good luck !

 

[arsenix2001]

The engagement of the pto starting the leak is concerning. Spray it down with a brake parts cleaner nice and dry, add fluid, restart and carefully check for leaks. I noticed a spray so be carefull and use cardboard and heavy gloves, hyd fluid can pierce the skin under pressure. Check it first without the pto engaged and then have someone engage it. Hopefully its a loose fitting. Your three point and fel arent working because you have lost all pressure in the system from either low fluid or the actual blown fitting. Good luck.

 

[acme97]

Don't know what the part is, but the black plastic unit that is bolted to the silver in the picture is held in place with 4 allen screws. The leak is coming from between those two. I tightened it (it was loose) but still spewed fluid. So took it off and there is a small rubber seal that is split. Does anyone have a shop manual and can tell me the size of the O ring?

 

[Mousefield]

Don't know what the part is, but the black plastic unit that is bolted to the silver in the picture is held in place with 4 allen screws. The leak is coming from between those two. I tightened it (it was loose) but still spewed fluid. So took it off and there is a small rubber seal that is split. Does anyone have a shop manual and can tell me the size of the O ring?

Some of the heavy duty mechanic shops or car parts places probably have O-rings that fit. I would take in the old o-ring and the part you took off so they can get an accurate size for you. Kind of a bummer on a new machine but sounds like it will be a relatively easy fix. Hope the new hydraulic fluid doesn't set you back to much.

 

[tnewbern]

Its hard to tell from the pictures what is what. From the best I can tell the DK50SE is the same tractor as the DK40SE & DK45SE just with a bigger motor. I don't see that part on my tractor or anywhere in the service manual.

Did you have any add-ons installed by the dealer. It looks like and auxillary hydraulic solenoid for FEL or something. Could you post a couple of better pictures maybe without the tractor running so I can beeter see the part.

The 4WD and PTO are powered off the (power steering & HST) pump not the FEL and 3pt hitch pump. Low fluid would affect both circuits and you should not drive the tractor as you may damage the HST.

I would call your dealer ASAP and inquire about this. I do not believe this is a standard or factor part.

Tom

 

[tnewbern]

Sorry to double post this but I looked at the pictures a little further. If I am see this right it appears to be plumbed into the power beyond circuit.

This is not a standard part.

You should be able to bypass this by removing the 2 rear facing hydraulic lines and connecting them together. I am not positive that those are the proper lines for input and out so verify. One should go to the inside FEL control valve (power beyond port) and the other the transmission area (tank).

 

[acme97]

Ok, update. The part in question was the hydraulic/electric control for the WR Long Grapple. It was a blown O-ring. I went to an auto parts store and found one that fit. Replaced and tightened down. No leak! I then tried to cycle through the FEL and 3pth. Things didn't work so well, would not lift very well, added 5 gal of hydraulic fluid and most everything worked. FEL lifts and bucket curls, 3 pth lifts and tilts (with hydraulic toplink). HST works, tractor moves. The only thing not working is the cylinders on the grapple bucket. Will not open.

Does anyone know how to cycle those? Is there something I need do to bled them?

Thanks

 

[tnewbern]

And the truth shall set you free. Sorry bad Jim Carry humor.

Something does not seem right. I would get the tractor to a suitable workspase and get us some more information.

Since this is not a Kioti thing you better get the selling dealer involved ASAP.

Did this ever work correctly? O-Rings don't normally blow out like that. Either the unit was not assembled correctly or its hooked up wrong. Bypass this before you do damage to you new tractor and find your warrenty void. Did the dealer provide you with the original hardline and bolts so you can restore to original condition?

 

[Coyote machine]

Sorry to hear of your problems with the new machine.
For a starting point, did you check to make sure everything was working before they loaded it onto your trailer?
And for clarity why did you buy in MD to ship to S. Carolina?


When speaking to the selling dealer I would ask that they cover you for expenses local to you to have a Kioti dealer, or other diesel tractor mechanic come to your place- or you transport to a local dealer to have your situation resolved to your satisfaction. The selling dealer installed your implements, and should have verified proper function prior to giving the machine to you for transport. Is there a possibility that the area in question was damaged when loaded onto the trailer? Even if the answer is yes, it would seem they are responsible for the problem and it's solution.

You deserve to have quick resolution to this without having to worry about possible damage to your new tractor.

What hydraulic fluid did you use to top off your system?

Good luck and hopefully a quick recovery to this issue.
Post back results, (and some clearer pics of the area in question), please.

Thanks, CM