Havn't fired up my DK45 for a month or so ....

[warhammer]

And when I started it up this weekend it sounded like it clattered more than normal. Not like it was going to blow any minute but louder than I remember it being.

The tractor has 28 hours on it, oil level is good and clean, no smoke. The tractor stays in a barn when not in use.It has a bit less than a half full tank and the diesel was from the last time I used the tractor to mow some acres. I let it idle a bit and after a few minutes all sounded good.

I am wondering if I have a problem here or the oil had just all drained to the pan and it took a couple minutes to recirculate it back up to the topend or .....

Any thoughts?

Warhammer

 

[kentrodngun]

I think your oil just drained down over the month. The oil filter drains down too and the engine has to run a bit to circulate the oil. If you're up to the full mark on the stick and the noise is gone, I'd say all is well.

 

[ToadHill]

I've found with my DK35 that if I cycle the glow plugs a second time in cold weather the rattle at startup is a lot less. If you were starting it in cold weather try that next time.

 

[Oleozz]

I wouldn't give it a seconds thought, SOP.

 

[TerryJ]

Yeah, the oil had drained down and just needed to be recirculated again. It's normal, so don't worry. Just let the engine idle for a minute or two before taking off.

 

[PA hayseed]

Shame on you.


Seriously though, mine knocks every time I start it, and even more when it is even remotely cold out. Its stored indoors.

 

[Patches]

Not sure about the DK, but the factory Kioti filter for my 3054xs has no anti-drain valve, which allows oil to drain back to the sump after a moderate shut down period. I found a NAPA filter, with the valve, and have not had a problem since;the oil light goes out immediatley upon startup and stays out. With the factory filter the light would go off at startup and then come back on for a brief period, indicating a lack of oil pressure: Not Good