Checking Windshield Regularly

causym CAUTION: DO NOT replace polycarbonate windows with glass or plastic. Polycarbonate material impact resistance is recommended for forestry use.

The windshield is a polycarbonate material which is softer but stronger than glass. It will scratch.

Before washing, flush as much loose dirt off as possible with water. Some of the several commercially available water soluble cleaners that do a good job of cleaning the windows are liquid Ajax with Ammonia, Joy, Fantastic, Top Job, Mr. Clean, Formula 409 or other similar compounds. If there is a heavy concentration of tree sap, use No. 1 or No. 3 denatured alcohol, Varsol No. 2, or rubbing alcohol, followed by a water soluble cleaner. To remove paint, use butyl cellosolve (2-Butoxy Ethanol). A warm final wash should be made, using a mild soap or detergent solution and ending with a thorough rinsing with clean water.

IMPORTANT: Some cleaning compounds may attack the polycarbonate material, resulting in cracks that will weaken the material. Never use substances such as Trichloethylene, Carbon Tetrachloride or petroleum products. GASOLINE SHOULD NOT BE USED.

Thoroughly rinse the windows after washing and dry with clean, soft towels.

To minimize scratches and improve visibility by filling in existing scratches, it is recommended that the windows be waxed regularly. Some of the several commercially available waxes that are recommended include: Johnson's Paste Floor Wax, McGuire Mirror Glaze and Mirror Bright Polish Co. MGH-10.

IMPORTANT: If cracks or surface crazing are observed, replace windshield.

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