Cleaning Radiator Cooling Screen and Fins

CAUTION: Compressed air can cause debris to fly a long distance.

• Clear work area of bystanders.
• Wear eye protection when using compressed air for cleaning purposes.
• Reduce compressed air pressure to 210 kPa (30 psi).

IMPORTANT: The radiator cooling screen must be clean to prevent engine from overheating and to allow adequate air intake.

Cleaning Radiator Cooling Screen

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)Allow engine to cool.

2. Raise hood.

3. 
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   A - Air Intake Pipe

   B - Tab

   C - Radiator Screen

   D - Radiator

   Remove air intake pipe (A) from position on top of radiator.

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4. Lift tab (B) to slide radiator screen (C) up out of retaining slot.

5. Clean screen with compressed air, brush or cloth.

Cleaning Radiator Cooling Fins

IMPORTANT: Reduced air intake can cause overheating. Keep radiator cooling fins clean.

Do not use pressure washers to clean radiator cooling fins. The force produced by pressure washers will damage the radiator and cooling fins.

Reduce compressed air pressure to 210 kPa (30 psi) when cleaning radiator and cooling fins. Spray compressed air straight into radiator. Do not spray radiator on an angle or cooling fins will be bent.

1. Remove all dirt and debris from fins at front and rear of radiator (D) including fan shroud using compressed air or water.

2. Install radiator cooling screen.

3. Install air intake pipe to position on top of radiator.

4. Lower hood.