Service - 24
SERVICE
Cleaning and General Maintenance
For best results, and to maintain the finish of the
LW450, clean or wash the weather cab to remove
dirt, gravel, and salt deposits. Remove any ice or
snow accumulations from the roof, windows, and
accessories.
Attention
To maintain the finish of the weather cab and acces-
sories, thoroughly wash the equipment after each
use to remove any corrosive agents (e.g., salt). Fail-
ure to clean the equipment may result in corrosion
of (including but not limited to) steel, aluminum, and
electrical components. Equipment that will experi-
ence repeated exposure to corrosive agents should
be pretreated with a corrosion preventative.
Window Latch Adjustment
A
The window latch pins can be adjusted if the win-
dows do not close properly.
If the window does not seal
correctly, loosen the nut (A) on
the window latch pin and move
away from the window slightly.
If the window latch is hard to
close, move the window latch
pin toward the window slightly.
Wiper Blade Replacement
The wiper blade should be
A
replaced on a yearly basis, or
sooner if the blade does not
clean the windshield effectively.
1. Remove the 2) screws (A)
that fasten the wiper blade to
the wiper arm.
2. Install new wiper blade and
fasten with the screws.
Door Latch Adjustment
If the door does not latch or seal properly, the striker
pin and door latch can be adjusted for proper align-
ment. If the striker pin and door latch are misaligned
vertically, loosen the striker pin (A) and move up or
down until properly aligned with door latch.
A
B
B
C
C
If the door does not latch because the latch pin is
set too deep or if the door latches but does not seal
properly, loosen the 2) striker mounting plate bolts
(B) and move the striker mounting plate in or out to
the proper depth.
If the door does not latch because the door latch hits
the striker pin to far to the front or back, loosen the
inner door latch bolts (C) and move the inner door
latch forward or rearward until properly aligned.
Door Latch Lubrication
Lubricate the door latch mechanism every 50 hours
with a spray lube or light weight oil. Use a cloth to
protect the window glass from the spray and wipe
off any excess oil to prevent dripping.
Interior Light Bulb Replacement
1. Push in on the bulb (A) and turn counterclock-
wise to release.
2. Remove bulb from the light socket.
3.
Remove
Install
A
Align the pins on the new bulb with the slots in
the light socket.
4. Push in on the bulb and turn clockwise.
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
If any component requires replacement, use only
original Ventrac replacement parts.
