Sorry to see that you're having such problems. Kioti tractors are really good machines. I believe 90%+ of the problems are Dealer's lousy assembly and PDI. I had 2 problems with my tractor right out of the gate, and they were both directly caused by Dealer assembly screw ups. Since those repairs, I have almost 500 hours of trouble free operation.
Have you checked the loader and 3rd function hose connections at the quick connects located on the bracket forward of the FWD/REV pedals? You can see them in the pic. Maybe not fully seated and/or wrong hoses connected together?
Also, there's a box under the step that houses the electronics and valves for the 3rd function. When you turn the key, do you hear the solenoids 'clicking'? If not, do you hear them when you push either of the the buttons?
I think your root problem is being caused by the 3rd function install fiasco. I would arrange to get the tractor to your local dealer and pay him to inspect that and confirm it is or isn't correct. I believe it is tapped into the wrong port, reversed, or some other screw up that may be dead heading the hydraulic/Hydrostat system. The hydraulic leak might have been from hydro fluid overheat bubbling out vent?
Good luck.
Patrick
Have you checked the loader and 3rd function hose connections at the quick connects located on the bracket forward of the FWD/REV pedals? You can see them in the pic. Maybe not fully seated and/or wrong hoses connected together?
Also, there's a box under the step that houses the electronics and valves for the 3rd function. When you turn the key, do you hear the solenoids 'clicking'? If not, do you hear them when you push either of the the buttons?
I think your root problem is being caused by the 3rd function install fiasco. I would arrange to get the tractor to your local dealer and pay him to inspect that and confirm it is or isn't correct. I believe it is tapped into the wrong port, reversed, or some other screw up that may be dead heading the hydraulic/Hydrostat system. The hydraulic leak might have been from hydro fluid overheat bubbling out vent?
Good luck.
Patrick
