Heads up Kioti owners

[VT_Kioti]

I think this is a very timely and appropriate post. Everything we use here in the north east is treated with fuel additive. I treat my fuel bulk tank each fall before fill up and keep the tractor, truck and auto tanks full so they can't build condensation. All 55 of the fleet vehicles are treated with additive. Diesel highway fuel (with road tax) here in the northeast is supposed to be treated against gelling but that won't stop condensation. And it doesn’t take much condensation to stop you. If the fuel comes bulk from a home heating supplier (no road tax, it should be cut with 40% kerosene), It may not have been treated. Treat it to be on the safe side.
In the many years I've operated heavy equipment and tractors I have found that fasteners have a habit of loosing. Some will, others will not. But checking them is wise and can avoid costly damage in the future. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I see nothing in Wallace’s post to indicate he is trying to scare Kioti owners or the owners of any other make of tractors. Quite the contrary. Just offered good advice.

Al

 

[Dargo]

Now that I think about it, the nut holding the wheel causes some problems at times. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[BigAl]

Good Advice !
I "pre op" my equipment every time I get on it . I even thought I was about "as good as it gets" at checking my equipment /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif. Imagine my surprize ,when backing up I happened to look forward and one half of my bucket was being dragged on the ground /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif! The 5/16" gold retaining pins bolts had backed out and released the pins on one side . It had bent the linkage bracket over pretty good . It took me 2 hours to straighten it and get everything right again /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif.Every one of them were loose when I checked them !!!!!!! All of it had been checked 3 hours earlier when I had started moving dirt that morning . But worst than that , I get a call from my new nieghbor who wants to come see my tractor as he was thinking of also buying one . I had just finished cutting a pad for my other nieghbor and shut down for the day . New nieghbor comes over and likes tractor ,but wants to know why 2 lug bolts are missing on front drivers side wheel /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif?????Talk about feeling stupid !!!!! 100 hours and never had they backed off before !!! You just never know .
BigAl

 

[JASTN70D]

So are you saying the nut holding the wheel has a loose screw??? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I resemble that remark!

 

[cag]

I use dielectric grease in all my plug-in, being on the road with the tractor or truck (fisher plow) the grease gives good protection against roads salt corrosions, and frankly I wouldn't leave home without it ... cag

 

[DK35vince]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Imagine my surprize ,when backing up I happened to look forward and one half of my bucket was being dragged on the ground /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif! The 5/16" gold retaining pins bolts had backed out and released the pins on one side . It had bent the linkage bracket over pretty good . )</font>

Al,
I have read similar reports of this happening before.
I have never had these bolts come loose, but after reading posts on the issue I locktighted all the loader pin bolts on my 1450 loader.

 

[To20Chris]

I guess it would be a good idea to check 'em again, but I've had none work loose yet. However I am constantly losing cotter pins on the back, especially the big ones on the drawbar that hang under.

 

[wallace]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( . I think you are unnecessarily scaring Kioti owners and running off potential Kioti buyers. Something just doesn't sound right, I can't imagine that Kioti's quality control just suddenly took a complete dump. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif If you're trying to get people to think that Kioti tractors are junk, I'm just not buying that. )</font>


Yes Dargo that is what I am trying to do scare off my lively hood,
In case you did niot realize I am a Kioti dealer and it would not make any sense to suggest that of what you have said.

I posted in the Kioti forum because I help alot of user out here, However I did not say anything about Kioti in my post,
I am not trying to be rude, I am just trying to be helpfull.
I don't understan how something so helpfull can get blown so far out.


I have worked on almost all of the major brands and they all have bolts come loose.
Ever go to a tire place with you car or truck and have new tires put on, Read the bottom of you receipt it will say it is the owners responsibility to check the lug nuts after so many miles...

 

[TOMLESCOEQUIP]

<font color="blue"> it will say it is the owners responsibility to check the lug nuts after so many miles...
</font> Is it not the dealer's responsibility to provide a a safe useable product to the consumer ? If something is not right with my tractor after the dealer works on it is it my fault/responsibility that it fails or falls apart in some way ? There are one heck of alot of people who own tractors who aren't mechanics who rely on the dealer to provide them with a safe dependable machine to perform up to their demands. If their are quality issues with kioti (or ant other brand for that matter) why do you in good conscience continue to sell them if you know there are issues ? At least my dealer will take the initiative to make sure he provides a safe, dependable machine for the $$ spent.

 

[ToadHill]

I can't figure out why the bolts on my loader are loose and yet when it was time for my 50 hour service I had to use a plumbers chain wrench and a 3 foot bar to get the hydralic filter off.