ck 30 engine block heater

[williekioti]

My CK30 came from the dealer with the block heater installed. He put them in every tractor he sold off the lot which I think is a nice touch for the new owner not having to worry about it. Of course he is located in northern NY so it's a necessary addition IMO. A few hours on the heater before use makes for smooth starting and a happy tractor.....

I fail to see how a properly installed block heater would void a warranty. If it loses coolant through a leak and the engine overheats, that is a negligent user failing to perform routine daily checks of fluid levels IMO. The installer of said heater may be the ultimate cause of the leak (be it user or dealer/service provider) but that falls back to the user/owner to remedy the situation prior to critical mass.

 

[grsthegreat]

I think the reasoning in Kioti corporates mind is they dont want a non dealer to install it.

They have the caveat in their warranty that states all engine work is to be done by Kioti approved shop. Im sure there are instances of owner installations failing and engine damage resulting from overheating.

this is just a guess. But their email to me kept me from installing it and it was too spendy to haul the tractor in to have one installed. I guess i should have had it done prior to receipt of the tractor.

 

[jrw5574]

Hello. Sorry to drag up an old post, only way I've found any real info on the block heater. Please PM me with the parts I need to buy and the heater for a CK25. Thank you.

 

[Buggs67]

Hello. Sorry to drag up an old post, only way I've found any real info on the block heater. Please PM me with the parts I need to buy and the heater for a CK25. Thank you.

I'm also thinking of installing a heater in my CK2510. It's not so frigid here so a lower hose heater might be enough.