Another Starting Question

[fishfrank]

DK40SE: for the past 6 months I have been starting it by bypassing at the starter with a screwdriver. When you try the key it just makes a “click” sound. I have been too cheap to buy a new key switch until today but to my surprise it made no difference with the new switch. Fires right up with the screwdriver at the starter. What should I check or replace next?

 

[K5lwq]

I would look closely at the starter relay. This was posted by K0UA, another member, in another thread.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...i-dk40se-starting-issue-3-relays-firewall-jpg

This is a link to the thread.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/379640-kioti-dk40se-starting-issue.html

Hope this helps! Good luck!

 

[JoelD]

Jumping with screwdriver would take ground out of the equation right?

 

[K5lwq]

Jumping with a screwdriver would indicate he has a good ground and a good power connection to the starter.

Not knowing what posts on the starter he is shorting across, I can only assume he is taking power to the solenoid indicating it is working. That is why I suggested the relay as a possible issue.

 

[4570Man]

I’m guessing the low amperage wire going to the solenoid is the problem.

 

[fishfrank]

I have a couple of things to look at on my next days off. Thanks guys.

 

[ptsg]

Check for fusible links.

I don't know about Kioti in particular, but Branson uses some fusible links for the starter and some other applications.

Here is an example:

 

[ritcheyvs]

A bad start relay is a common cause of these symptoms. This is a common automotive relay; special Kioti part not needed. There are three relays on the "firewall". Two of these relays are the same (start relay and stop relay). The third relay (glow plugs) has a higher current rating.

 

[ruffdog]

When you try the key it just makes a “click” sound.

I would assume the "click" you are hearing is the starter solenoid cycling but not making the connection between the positive battery cable and the starter motor. Sounds like you need a solenoid. If it is a light click from where the relays are...then a relay may be the culprit. Is the small wire on the solenoid getting power?

 

[ritcheyvs]

The distinct clack (when turning the key to ON) is the stop solenoid retracting. The start solenoid is energized then the key is turned to start; it's not very loud.

As a test, you can swap connectors between the two similar relays. If the engine cranks with the relays swapped (but won't start) That's good evidence of a bad start relay.