P1000 Adding screen in front of radiator

[kandt]

Tried to find more info on the search, but didn't see much so thought I would ask all the wise folks here.

A buddy of mine picked up a 2022 PK5 base model yesterday. He is going to use it mostly for farming. He was concerned with the radiator filling up with seeds/debris while riding his fields. He was thinking of sliding a window screen between the grill and radiator to try to catch some of it.

First anyone done anything like this in the past? Any concerns outside of it filling up if not cleaned regularly? Thanks for any help.

 

[bumperm]

My Kubota tractor (with cab and air conditioning) has screens in front of the radiation and AC heat exchanger radiator. The screens clog up fairly fast when mowing weeds. This, unfortunately, does not prevent the radiator *behind* the screen from also loading up! I had to make both a 90 degree blow gun air nozzle and hose attachment to clean out the radiator proper. That said, I clean the slide out screen maybe a dozen times before needing to clean the radiator itself. Guess it depends on the kinds of seeds.

 

[slowdryrider]

I keep a screen on the front of my grill year round. Seems to keep the seeds etc from even making it to the rad.

 

[PJon]

A screen would be a lot easier to clean than the radiator.

 

[Bighat]

I've got one on my tractor. You need to check it and shake it off often if in heavy seeded grass heads but it works great. I think that's a good idea. If you come up with a good design, let us know, I need one too.

 

[tbaker]

With the big opening on the front of the 22 Honda pioneer I would be more afraid of a stick or something like that putting a hole in the radiator I was wondering when somebody would come up with something stronger than a screen I can’t believe Honda didn’t come up with something instead of leaving it wide open

 

[ODAMO]

Can the radiator fans be reversed in polarity by means of a switch to blow forward for a bit to clean out debris?

 

[toddvdh]

Pre Filter Sheet, 12x12 in, Cut-To-Fit, Polyester, Black, Each https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00230CRYW/?tag=sxsweb24-20

I have a frog skin type material on my talon. The previous owner attached it with a needle and thread by the looks of it.

it really works good to keep mud and dust out.

 

[NEfarm_ranch]

What are the dimensions on the 22 radiator opening? I'm wanting to come up with something for this but haven't recieved my deluxe yet.

 

[Hawk53]

I was surprised that my p1000 didn't have a screen in front of the rad when I got it. Seeing as how my Rincon had a factory screen.

 

[Hawk53]

With the big opening on the front of the 22 Honda pioneer I would be more afraid of a stick or something like that putting a hole in the radiator I was wondering when somebody would come up with something stronger than a screen I can’t believe Honda didn’t come up with something instead of leaving it wide open

I Wouldn't want to restrict the air flow to much in front of the radiator.

 

[slowdryrider]

I Wouldn't want to restrict the air flow to much in front of the radiator.

Never had it go above 2 bars yet in the summer with the screen on and at times even covered in grass seeds. BTW the screen is mounted on the outside of the grill so far its been on there for 2 summers with no problems.

 

[DRZRon1]

U do not want to reverse fan flow - this will render the heat transfer useless unless you are in park and not moving….

 

[DRZRon1]

U can wire it to reverse if you want, for mud, a pump sprayer is suggested to clean out on the trail.

for seeds, weeds, etc….. - that blue foam HVAC filter material - cut a couple of pieces to size - keep some in the machine, when it gets clogged - just replace with a new one.

That filter material allows plenty of air flow.

 

[Hawk53]

Never had it go above 2 bars yet in the summer with the screen on and at times even covered in grass seeds. BTW the screen is mounted on the outside of the grill so far its been on there for 2 summers with no problems.

Hear you on the screen. Got one also . I was referring more to tbakers comment on the size of the rad opening.

 

[kandt]

I ended up putting a screen on the inside of the front bumper opening. It’s not the fix for everyone but I zip tied and used magnets to attach. Just wanted to cut down on the amount of seed heads getting to the radiator.

 

[DRZRon1]

primo solution 👍