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[acme97]

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?

Tell me about it! Anyway, after adding a universal premium tractor hydraulic fluid that I use in my L35, I every thing worked so I was able to get it to my work pad. I'll be looking at it this morning. The solenoid for the grapple was the issue. I guess it came loose after the long drive, though I don't see how. There was no lock tite used on the four bolts. I will be doing that this morning. When I looked at the blown O Ring, it was split all around the edge, and broken in half. The other 3 O Rings were still good. BTW this is the same unit that is on my L35's 4n1 bucket.

 

[acme97]

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

CM,
Short answer first. Yes, I checked everything at dealer first (except the PTO for cutter) and everything was good. I opened and closed, grapple, FEL, and curled bucket. I'm leaning toward vibration loosening bolts on unit that allowed enough play to blow the one O ring. The other three were fine.

After replacing O ring, no leak, and putting fluid in, everything except the grapple thumbs are functioning. I have to figure out that part. I moved unit to work area so will be better able to check things this morning.

The reason I bought in MD is because my wife is stationed in DC and we live there but have our place in SC. Son stays there. I didn't have a dealer near my place in SC, and the ones that came up in the search on Kioti did not respond to my inquires. I also tried in NC to no avail. So I drove to nearest dealer which was MD.

I have a call into dealer, so we'll see how things go. If need be, I haul it back to them. Only money, time and gas!

 

[MarkV]

If there is some question as to how it was installed I would call W.R. Long and ask for Nelson. He will talk you through the proper hook up and help diagnose the problem. I can't recall anyone ever getting a faulty unit so I am betting on an installation mistake.

MarkV

 

[tnewbern]

I am with Mark on this. The main reason I say this is the link to the PTO.

Can you post some pictures of the connections. If this actually blew when you enguaged the PTO it would indicate that the valve is plumbed into the steering hydrualics circuit. If it is connected to the power beyond off the FEL valve the rasing of the 3pt hitch would be the likely increase of pressure and blowout. I am not saying there was excess pressure with those bolts loose it would not take much.

Another possibility could be the electrical connections. If activating the PTO caused the solenoid to activate and deadhead the grapple circuit that could explain the blowout.

 

[acme97]

I am with Mark on this. The main reason I say this is the link to the PTO.

Can you post some pictures of the connections. If this actually blew when you enguaged the PTO it would indicate that the valve is plumbed into the steering hydrualics circuit. If it is connected to the power beyond off the FEL valve the rasing of the 3pt hitch would be the likely increase of pressure and blowout. I am not saying there was excess pressure with those bolts loose it would not take much.

Another possibility could be the electrical connections. If activating the PTO caused the solenoid to activate and deadhead the grapple circuit that could explain the blowout.

I will take some pic and post, but been on the phone with dealer service. The guy that installed it said there was an inline fuze that most likely blew. I found a micro 10 amp that was blown, but the larger 30 amps were good. Wife going to get me a new one so, we'll see if that is the culprit.

 

[Steve_Miller]

When you replace the fuse and go to try it again be ready to shut down the tractor if something doesn't sound right (if it deadheads). Be sure to keep it at an idle as well for safety.

Steve

 

[acme97]

Ok everything is good. Replaced the blown O ring with correct one, filled fluid, replaced 10 amp mini fuse and ran great. No other issues did about 2 acres of cutting and was able to put in 200 Christmas trees.