Cleaning Radiator Screen and Fins

  1. 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).

    An obstructed air intake screen can cause engine damage due to overheating. Keep air intake screen and other external surfaces of the engine, including cooling fins, clean at all times to allow adequate air intake.

    Turn engine off before removing intake screens to avoid drawing debris into the radiator.

    Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.)

  2. Raise hood.

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    Push forward on tab (A), and remove screen (B) located on left side of machine.



  4. Remove radiator screen and clean with compressed air, vacuum or brush. Cleaning with water is not recommended.

  5. 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.

    Check for dirt and insects lodged in radiator cooling fins (C). Clean with compressed air.

  6. Clean cooling fins on both sides of oil cooler (D).

  7. Install screen (B).

  8. Lower hood.

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