Power washing rtv1100

[razerface]

Well, i changed oil today and left the dipstick out while engine was running. It sprayed oil out onto everything. The engine was dirty from the dusty summer and needs cleaned anyway. Is there anything i need to watch out for when i power wash it clean again?

 

[bczoom]

I do everything except spray directly at or immediately above the fuse box.

 

[D&D Farm]

For me, really careful around the alternator

 

[razerface]

What about that round plastic looking thing on top the tranny,,is that a vent that might let water get in?

 

[Scook222]

On my 900 that is a vent and to add oil to the transmission. Unless it has alot of oil on it I would use an air compressor.

 

[bordercollie]

And don't use cold water on a hot engine or get water into the air intake..

 

[OldMasterTech]

For me, really careful around the alternator

Ditto, two summers ago I ruined my alternator doing just that.

 

[razerface]

On my 900 that is a vent and to add oil to the transmission. Unless it has alot of oil on it I would use an air compressor.

gotta be washed,,, trying to determine what i need to wrap in plastic first.

 

[ovrszd]

I've washed mine with a power washer many times. No plastic used. Don't concentrate spray on fuse box, air cleaner inlet, alternator. Run it up to operating temp after to help dry. I go for a road lap. Then grease/oil all the normal service spots.

 

[bczoom]

Run it up to operating temp after to help dry. I go for a road lap. Then grease/oil all the normal service spots.

I use the leaf blower for drying. I can get all the little areas on the whole RTV.

I like to hit the metal areas with Fluid Film after it's all dry.

 

[bordercollie]

I use the air compressor and long blow tip to blow water away and remains of mirt (dirt and mud). collie

 

[ovrszd]

Has anyone had a failure after washing? I have not.

Same with my tractors. They get washed 4-6 times a year with logic applied where I point the washer.