RX7320 problems @7 hrs on the meter

[THEPARTYHOUND]

Yeah, if any of the safety concerns are not met it just flat will not turn over. It was turning over fine, and like I said, it was even turning over faster than it would on starter alone; like it was firing just a little bit but not enough to stay running. Kinda how a flooded gas engine acts as ya start to clear it. Never heard of it before, but can a diesel engine flood? After a couple hours it just started like there never was a problem. I got a little bit of work done and a few more questions I will post in another thread for someone that has spent some time on a mouldboard plow.

 

[jabelding]

Probably had something to do with the engine management computer putting it in a protection state. Might be worth a call to the dealer.

 

[cat fever]

That's good it fired back up. I am curious what the dealer has to say about it.

Field looks good.

 

[woolyAcres]

@THEPARTYHOUND- I'm glad to hear it's running again and I'm sorry you've had so much trouble with this machine. It's got to be super frustrating. I've been lucky to have zero problems with mine; only at 90 hours though.

Perhaps and hopefully you've got all the gremlins out of this machine. I sure hope so. I think I'd be reaching the point very quickly where I'd just want something different. All that money spent should not have these problems.

The field does look nice. While it was running how did it pull those 3-bottom plows?

 

[Coyote machine]

@THEPARTYHOUND- I'm glad to hear it's running again and I'm sorry you've had so much trouble with this machine. It's got to be super frustrating. I've been lucky to have zero problems with mine; only at 90 hours though.

Perhaps and hopefully you've got all the gremlins out of this machine. I sure hope so. I think I'd be reaching the point very quickly where I'd just want something different. All that money spent should not have these problems.

The field does look nice. While it was running how did it pull those 3-bottom plows?

It may well be frustrating for the OP that his tractor bogged down and stalled in a drop in grade, but that sounds to me to be more of OP error and less fault of tractor. THe not wanting to restart could be tractor engine protection system(s), or something else. No blame being cast, however OP admits to being new to both his tractor and his plow type. Let's try not to blame things that likely have nothing to do with the tractor's functionality. And let's consider his first issue with the block heater fail was most likely a result of an engineering spec change the heater manufacturer might not have been made aware of so a retrofit could have been made for the larger displacement engines.

I for one am optimistic that the situation will turn out fine. The snow will disappear, the field will get plowed and all will be well in the land. So beware naysayers, this Kioti will be well and so will the OP!:thumbsup:


Cat fever~ What's the problem plowing the fields? :confused2: You're not going to let a little bit of snow get in your way are you?! You just need a running start to find the field....:wolf:

 

[THEPARTYHOUND]

It pulled them well. Most of it was done in medium range, 1st gear at 2500 rpm. Occasionally I wouldn't be quick enough on the draft control lever and I'd have to push the clutch in then restart in low range, 4th gear. Traction wise, it did great. I plowed with a bucket full of wet snow in 4wd. Might have done even a bit better with a bucket of gravel, but in the gear I was in I would run out of power before traction for the most part.

 

[woolyAcres]

Let's try not to blame things that likely have nothing to do with the tractor's functionality. And let's consider his first issue with the block heater fail was most likely a result of an engineering spec change the heater manufacturer might not have been made aware of so a retrofit could have been made for the larger displacement engines.

@Coyote machine - I appreciate your optimism and all the Kioti knowledge you've contributed to this forum. But in my view both these issues are with the tractor/dealer and not the operator. Blown block heater- dealer or Kioti issue; not owner. Stalling, most likely the owner, not restarting to only restart magically 30 minutes later: a tractor issue, not owner. What exactly is the machine protecting against in this situation? I can tell you that a tractor that blows the block heater 7 hours after writing a $40k+ check and later stalls but won't restart would have me seriously doubting the wisdom of my purchase.

I'm grateful, as I'm sure you are, that my experience has been different and much better. Hopefully THEPARTYHOUND will join us on this much smoother/enjoyable owernship/operating path.

 

[cat fever]

I have read about problems with every tractor that people have on TBN. New and used, hopefully the block heater issue is behind the OP.

I would ask the service department about it not starting. But by no means is it time to look for something different. After all, he does have a 4 year powertrain warranty.

There are people with 100K+ John Deere's, New Holland's, Massey's etc that have problems, should they be looking for something different?

Partyhound give it some time, you have a very nice tractor. There may indeed be a fuel related problem. If it happens more it'll be easier to track down. Then the problem will be fixed.:2cents:

 

[THEPARTYHOUND]

I have tried keeping a positive outlook on this tractor, but like wooly said it gets tough when it hasn't been a good experience from the get go. The whole reason for spending that money on a new tractor is so that I wouldn't have any problems for the forseeable future. I'm sure hoping the experience improves!

 

[cat fever]

Have you talked to the dealer about it not starting?