Radiator screen

[rifleman1775]

Any ideas on easier ways to keep my 4540 radiator from plugging up? Screen? Mowed about 4 1/2 acres at my neighbors and had to clean the radiator off twice. Unlike most of the newer tractors, the 4500 series does not have the removable screens nor does it have much room to get into to do the cleaning. Got to be an easier way than reaching in and cleaning out by hand.

 

[AWSubie]

I use something similar to this. U can get them at any auto parts store or amazon.

 

[oosik]

I made a "blow pipe" very similar to what AWSubie posted. Long length of 3/8" pipe screwed into air handle. 45 degree elbow with short chunk of pipe screwed on the end. Allows me to reach to the very bottom of the radiator and blow out everything.

The removable screen directly in front of the radiator is the biggest help though. Stops everything except dust and the very finest chaff.

 

[AllByteNoBark]

Best way I have found is to start with the battery powered leaf blower. It will get a lot of the stuff out if you can blow from the backside of the radiator. If I use it I can take it to the field with me and stop when needed to blow out the seeds/leaves/chaff. Then when I get back to the shed I use the air hose with something like above to really clean it out.

 

[Ford850]

I use a leaf blower for my lawn mowers and tractors. I take it out with me when I'm mowing or cutting, and set it out of the way. Then I circle back to it occasionally, or after mowing, and blow off everything. By everything, I mean the engines, radiators, all areas that collect debris on the tractor and the rotary mower top. All that blows off easily when it's fresh, and I can get the radiators clear in a hurry. Then I drive back to the barn which is enough time for a cooldown for the equipment.
For deeper cleaning I use the air wand like shown above, but don't need to very often.

 

[boomer1025]

If possible mow earlier in the year when the grass is still green and not so dried out with seed heads.

 

[CowboyRon]

Here's what I did for my 4025.
I cleaned the radiator with the scrubbing bubbles bathroom cleaner, and then applied the velcro. When the filter gets dirty I just shake it off and reapply.

 

[YanmarFever]

Here's what I did for my 4025.
I cleaned the radiator with the scrubbing bubbles bathroom cleaner, and then applied the velcro. When the filter gets dirty I just shake it off and reapply. View attachment 620231View attachment 620232View attachment 620233View attachment 620234

Ron, does it restrict ANY air flow?
If not, thats a good idea.

Our 5010C gets clogged up real fast too.

 

[CowboyRon]

It will restrict a little, that's why I made sure the radiator was clean and I plan on keeping it clean from here on out.

Ron, does it restrict ANY air flow?
If not, thats a good idea.

Our 5010C gets clogged up real fast too.

 

[Wook660]

Did you buy the tractor new? I ask because my 2008 4530 has a removable screen in front of the radiator.

 

[CowboyRon]

Did you buy the tractor new? I ask because my 2008 4530 has a removable screen in front of the radiator.

I bought mine new, and it didn't have the screen. The 2565 did come with a screen.

 

[Ford850]

Here's a link showing the 4530 radiator parts. See #4, Thrash Guard, part number 006005288C91.
https://parts.mahindrausa.com/dealerview/illustration.aspx

 

[stuckmotor]

My grandad used to take a rusty old screen he'd taken from the screened porch and wire it over the mesh in front of his radiator the best way he could. Worked good.

 

[rifleman1775]

Did you buy the tractor new? I ask because my 2008 4530 has a removable screen in front of the radiator.

I did buy it new but it doesn't have a screen

 

[MAC11B2003]

I have a 5570 that horrible about that problem. The screen around the front of the tractor is open in a half-dozen places, so the debris can get into the face of the radiator and oil cooler. This is the only tractor I've ever had or seen that is so designed. Everything else I've seen is set up to stop the debris before it gets to the radiator. I assume they don't have weed and seed stuff in India.

I took some duct tape and taped up the gaps around the hood and the headlights, then shot some spray foam where the side panels and front screen meet. Basically to seal up the front of the tractor where the air has to go through the grill before it gets to the radiator. It looks pretty janky, but it made a huge difference in how hot the tractor gets when running it in those conditions. I used to have shut down every 3-4 hours, come home, open the hood, lower the grill guard, unplug the lights, take off the grill, and clean the radiator. Now it an every two or three days chore. When I'm running the tractor, every hour or so I just wipe the grill off with my hand. Makes a big difference.

I intend to get some weather stripping and maybe silicone and make a better looking fix on it this winter.

 

[iseki]

Did you have access to Mahindra parts book's?

Here's a link showing the 4530 radiator parts. See #4, Thrash Guard, part number 006005288C91.
https://parts.mahindrausa.com/dealerview/illustration.aspx

 

[Ford850]

Did you have access to Mahindra parts book's?

I just found that site with the parts listed. You'll need to start by selecting your nearest dealer and then you can search for the tractor model, select that, and then open parts diagrams. If you need a USPS zip code to select a dealer and get you started, try 43215.

 

[rifleman1775]

Here's a link showing the 4530 radiator parts. See #4, Thrash Guard, part number 006005288C91.
https://parts.mahindrausa.com/dealerview/illustration.aspx

I guess the 4530 is not in the same series as the 4540, 4550 & 4565 because the parts list doesn't even list a screen for it.

 

[Ford850]

I guess the 4530 is not in the same series as the 4540, 4550 & 4565 because the parts list doesn't even list a screen for it.

Ooops! Sorry about that. I thought I was looking up the parts for your tractor but now realize I saw 4530 from someone else's post.

 

[iseki]

I just found that site with the parts listed. You'll need to start by selecting your nearest dealer and then you can search for the tractor model, select that, and then open parts diagrams. If you need a USPS zip code to select a dealer and get you started, try 43215.

Thanks , that's a great help