DK45SE HST won't start

[IslandTractor]

yes I have only lately as I have had to store things in my garage
can clening the ignition switch help?

Not sure. Do a search here with Kioti and ignition switch then you'll be able to read about others experience. I've never had a problem (barn kept tractor) so I have never had to look into it.

 

[landedakioti]

dose anyone have a hard time getting there dk40se hst from N in to L,M,H like you have to strong arm it in only 6hrs on it.

 

[IslandTractor]

dose anyone have a hard time getting there dk40se hst from N in to L,M,H like you have to strong arm it in only 6hrs on it.

Mine goes into L or H easily but M is sometimes tough and I'll bump over to the next N rather than smoothly entering M. I imagine the linkage is a little out of kilter but I've never looked at it or tried to fix it as I can get into M just by trying a few times. An annoyance to be sure.

I'd imagine you also have a linkage adjustment issue. If your tractor is new then ask the dealer to take a look at it.

 

[LastSTRAW]

I have found it much easier to shift when the rpm is at 2000. According to the sticker in my cab the HST tractor is supposed to be run at 2000rpm. While it may only be a coincidence I find it harder to shift at idle.

 

[k0ua]

My DK35se shifts pretty easy.. a lot easier than my L3400HST I have run past M also a few times, but easy to get it back from the second Neutral.

James K0UA

 

[phiferpharm]

The few times mine was being obstinate, I will touch the forward or reverse pedal and it will usually shift in easily.

 

[landedakioti]

i would have the dealer look at it but i bought it in NJ and had it shipped up to maine also fighting with them because the back tire had a gash in it.

 

[landedakioti]

i will try that and see if that works

 

[ritcheyvs]

yes I have only lately as I have had to store things in my garage
can clening the ignition switch help?

Well,the key switch in my DK45S can be disassembled, cleaned, and lubed (and that fixed my no-glow problem). Beware that there are springs and small parts that are easily lost. Also, it's easy to forget the correct parts orientation.

 

[Pine knot]

Same thing happend to my DK 45. The key switch was bad. Had a new one put in and all is well. My dealer said this had been a problem on several models. Maybe you could have your dealer mail you a new switch.