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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Engine Cooling System
Recovery Bottle Coolan t Level
The recovery bottle (1) is located on
the left side of the vehicle. To access
the recovery bottle, remove the left
side panel as outlined on page 97.
The coolant level must be maintained
between the minimum and maximum
marks on the recovery bottle. Add
coolant as needed.
NOTE: Polaris recommends the use
of Polaris P remium 60/40
anti-freeze/coolant or a 50/50 mixture
of high quality aluminum compatible anti-freeze/coolant and distilled
water (see page 118). Polaris Premium 60/40 is already premixed and
ready to use. Do not dilute with water. Always follow the
manufacturer’s mixing recommendations for the freeze protection
required in your area.
Cooling System Operation
The engine coolant level is controlled, or maintained, by the recovery
system. The recovery system components are the recovery bottle, t he
radiator filler neck, t he radiator pressure cap and the connecting hose.
As coolant operating temperature increases, the expanding (heated)
excess coolant is forced out of the engine, past the pressure cap, and
into the recovery bottle. As engine coolant temperature decreases the
contracting (cooled) coolant is drawn back up from the bottle, past t he
pressure cap, and into the radiator.
NOTE: Some coolant level drop on new vehicles i s normal as the
system is purging itself of trapped air. Observe coolant levels and
maintain as recommended by adding coolant to the recovery bottle.
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