MAINTENANCE
2.22
COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION
Therec over ybot t le,loc at edont heleftsideofthemachine,
mustbemaint ainedbet weent heminim umandmax imum
levels indicated on t he recov ery bot t le.
Withtheengineatoperatingtemperature, the coolant level
should be bet ween the upper and lower mar ks on the
coolant reser voir. If not :
1. Remove reservoir cap. Inner splash cap vent hole
must be clear and open.
2. Fill reservoir to upper mark with Polaris Premium
60/40 Anti Freeze / Coolant or 50/50 or 60/40 mixture
of antifreeze and distilled water as required for freeze
protection in your area.
3. Reinstall cap.
NOTE: If overheating is evident, allow system to cool
completely and check coolant level in the radiator and in-
spect for signs of trapped air in system.
RADIATOR COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION
NOTE: This procedure is only required if the cooling sys-
tem has been drained for maintenance and/or repair.
However , if the recovery bottle has run dry, or if overheat-
ing is evident, the level in the radiator should be inspected
and coolant added if necessary.
W ARNING Never remove the pressure cap when
the engine is warm or hot. Escaping steam can cause se-
vere burns. The enginemust be coolbefore removingthe
pressure cap.
NOTE: Useof a non-standard pressure cap will not allow
the recovery system to function properly.
To access the radiator pressure cap:
Remove the four screws securing front rack. Turnhandle
bars full left or right to provide more clearance. Remove
front cover by placing your fingers under the front of the
cover and pulling upward.
Recovery
Bottle
Accessible
Under Side
Panel
Rack
Front
Cover