Problem with Starting New DK4510

[JimR]

Still nothing. Dealer says that they've done everything as directed by Kioti but nothing has worked and now the tractor will not start at all.

They are waiting for authorization to replace the ECM and it's taking way too long. My grass is 4' tall.

Hoping this is a one time unique occurrence and I didn't make a mistake with going Kioti. This is a little silly for a tractor with 24 hours on the clock.

I think the new ECM will cure your problem. If not, ask for a replacement tractor. You are moving up on a month without a tractor and it is basically brand new.

 

[Haneyrm]

They replaced the ECM and it fixed the issue - or so they thought. Delivery was scheduled for yesterday and when they went to load the tractor, it would not start. Now I’m getting frustrated.

 

[radios1]

They replaced the ECM and it fixed the issue - or so they thought. Delivery was scheduled for yesterday and when they went to load the tractor, it would not start. Now I’m getting frustrated.

it's a shame they don't have someone capable of a proper diagnosis. when it won't start is the best time to find out what is missing, and why, and they should have at least the service manual with the wiring diagram, but maybe they don't.. although the problem could be defective ECM design, which shows up under certain conditions, if that's the case, I'd suggest returning the tractor, and finding a better brand..

 

[JimR]

They replaced the ECM and it fixed the issue - or so they thought. Delivery was scheduled for yesterday and when they went to load the tractor, it would not start. Now I知 getting frustrated.

Ask for a replacement tractor if they can't find the problem within a week. By now they should have checked all the safety switches that need to be activated in order to start your tractor. Someone needs more training or you have a bad wire or connector somewhere.

 

[radios1]

Ask for a replacement tractor if they can't find the problem within a week. By now they should have checked all the safety switches that need to be activated in order to start your tractor. Someone needs more training or you have a bad wire or connector somewhere.

someone needs more training if the problem presents itself for a long enough time such as this.. it's intermittent problems that don't give you time for a diagnosis that can take a long time to fix.. not this..

 

[JimR]

someone needs more training if the problem presents itself for a long enough time such as this.. it's intermittent problems that don't give you time for a diagnosis that can take a long time to fix.. not this..

If they started at point A, the battery, and worked their way down to the starter they should be able to find the problem.

 

[Highgear]

Just demand another Tractor ! After all of this it has to leave a bad taste in your mouth and I bet it tastes like Lemon .

 

[ritcheyvs]

Curiosity question: Do all the newer (e.g. DK4510) models have common rail injection systems (vs inline injection pump of older models)?

 

[Haneyrm]

Finally got tractor back. ECM was replaced and they had to do something to the battery.

Tractor starts up now no problem. Hopefully that was it.

 

[radios1]

Finally got tractor back. ECM was replaced and they had to do something to the battery.

Tractor starts up now no problem. Hopefully that was it.

great!. but that's mind boggling if it was a battery problem, and they took so long to figure it out!. unless, there's something they didn't tell you.. like, they had to replace the ECM AGAIN, because it was defective?..