Service; Service And General Maintenance; Cleaning And Appearance Care - Ventrac 4500Y Operator's Manual

Always set the parking brake, shut off power
unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before inspecting components or attempting any
repair or adjustment.
Attention
Ventrac recommends that service be performed
by a qualified technician. If you are unsure how
to perform the service procedure(s), contact your
Ventrac dealer.
Attention
If any component requires replacement, use only
original Ventrac replacement parts.

Service And General Maintenance

Proper and timely service of this power unit is
critical to keep the power unit in a safe and reliable
operating condition. Follow the maintenance sched-
ule at the end of the service section. For conve-
nience, a frequent service guide decal and a quick
reference chart decal have been placed on the
power unit under the hood.

SERVICE

Cleaning And Appearance Care

For best results, and to maintain the finish of the
power unit, clean or wash the power unit to remove
accumulated clippings, leaves, dirt, gravel, and salt
deposits when the job is finished.
To maintain the finish of the power unit, thoroughly wash
the equipment after each use to remove any corrosive
agents (e.g. salt). Failure to clean the equipment may
result in corrosion of (including but not limited to) steel,
aluminum, and electrical components. Equipment that
will experience repeated exposure to corrosive agents
should be pretreated with a corrosion preventative.
If the engine has been running, it must be allowed
to cool in order to prevent damage to the block
and exhaust manifold.
Do not direct high pressure water at the engine,
air cleaner, muffler, radiator, hydraulic oil cooler,
or any electrical components.
Allow the power unit and all components to cool
before washing. Refer to the specific service sections
for proper cleaning techniques for the engine, radia-
tor, and hydraulic oil cooler. Use mild soap and water
to clean the power unit. Harsh chemical cleaners
could cause damage to the finish or components.
It is necessary to periodically remove the lower rear
frame cover and blow out or wash out any accumu-
lated debris.
After cleaning, use touch up paint to repair scrapes.
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Attention
CAUTION