BTI
Platinum Member
We have had dry weather in our area for a good while now.
Here at the shop we have been called alot more than usual about overheating.
It's been brand blind.....has effected old and new alike.
If your unit gets warmer than normal, clean the screen.
While you are there, with the unit off try to look thru the radiator.
Not just the center but all around.
If you can't see thru it use an air hose to clean it.
Then use a hose with good pressure or CAREFULLY use a pressure washer.
The pressure washer takes more care but does a better job.
Be sure to let the radiator dry before continuing, if not it just gives the dust and debris a sticky place to land.
One customer was sure they needed a head gasket replacement or had a cracked head.
Screen was clean, but the radiator fins deep inside were full.
They weren't blinded, you could not tell it was plugged.
Only by looking "thru" the radiator could you tell how bad it was.
Thought it might save you all a few headaches.
BTI
Here at the shop we have been called alot more than usual about overheating.
It's been brand blind.....has effected old and new alike.
If your unit gets warmer than normal, clean the screen.
While you are there, with the unit off try to look thru the radiator.
Not just the center but all around.
If you can't see thru it use an air hose to clean it.
Then use a hose with good pressure or CAREFULLY use a pressure washer.
The pressure washer takes more care but does a better job.
Be sure to let the radiator dry before continuing, if not it just gives the dust and debris a sticky place to land.
One customer was sure they needed a head gasket replacement or had a cracked head.
Screen was clean, but the radiator fins deep inside were full.
They weren't blinded, you could not tell it was plugged.
Only by looking "thru" the radiator could you tell how bad it was.
Thought it might save you all a few headaches.
BTI