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ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
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27. Install the rear bumper and cargo box assembly as
outlined in Chapter 5.
28. Install the left-hand rear wheel and torque wheel nuts
to specification.
29. Remove the pressure cap and fill the
cooling system
through the filler neck with properly mixed anti-freeze
/ coolant.
30. If the e ngine o il wa s com pletely d rained, a dd
app
roximately 2 quarts (1.9 L) of Polaris PS-4 Plus
Synthetic Engine Oil into the crankcase.
31. Install a new oil filter. Lubricate the seal with engine
oil p
rior to installation (see Chapter 2 “Maintenance”).
32. Connect the (-) negative batter
y cable to the battery.
33. Install the engine service panel and seats.
34. Follow the “Cooling System Bleeding Procedure” as
outlin
ed in this chapter.
35. Start engine and check for any oil or coolant leaks.
36. Check the engine oil level (see Chapter 2).
37. Refer customer to “En gine Bre ak-In Peri od” up on
ret
urning vehicle to customer.
Engine Break-In Period
The break-in period con sists o f the first 25 h ours o f
operation, or the time it takes to use 15 gallons (57 liters)
of fuel. Careful treatment of a ne w e ngine a nd d rive
components will result in more efficient performance and
longer life for these components.
1. Fill fuel tank with unleaded fuel which has a minimum
p
ump octane number of 87 = (R+ M)/2.
2. Refer to Chapter 2, “Engine Oil
Level”. Check oil level
indicated on oil tank dipstick. Add oil if necessary.
3. Drive slo wly at first to gradually bring engine up to
op
erating temperature.
4. Vary throttle positions. Do not operate at sustained
id
le or sustained high speed.
5. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and
a
ll important bolt torques.
6. Change oil an d oil filter a fter br eak-in pe riod at 25
ho
urs.
Wheel Nuts:
Steel Wheels: 27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm)
Aluminum Wheels: 30 ft. lbs. + 90° (1/4 turn)
Use only Polaris PS-4 PLUS
Synthetic Engine Oil.
Never substitute or mix oil brands.
Serious engine damage and voiding of
w a r r a n t y c a n r e s u l t .
Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds for
extended periods during the first three hours of
use. Excessive heat can build up and cause
damage to close fitted engine parts.