BRP BOMBARDIER DS250 2006, Shop Manual

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Section 03 ENGINE
Subsection 06 (COOLING SYSTEM)
PROCEDURES
ENGINE COOLANT
Recommended Coolant
Use Bombardier premixed coolant (P/N 219 700
362) or with distilled water and antifreeze solution
(50% water, 50% antifreeze).
CAUTION: To prevent rust formation or freez-
ing condition, always replenish the system
with Bombardier premixed coolant or with
50% antifreeze and 50% distilled water. Pure
antifreeze without water thickens and does
not have the same efficiency.
Always use
ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corro-
sion inhibitors specifically recommended for
aluminum engines.
Coolant Level
Remove front cover. Refer to BODY .
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WARNING
Check coolant level with engine cold. Never
add coolant in cooling system when engine is
hot.
With vehicle on a level surface, liquid should be
between MIN. and MAX. level marks of coolant
reservoir.
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NOTE: When checking level at temperature low-
er than 20°C (68°F), it may be slightly lower than
MIN. mark.
Add recommended coolant up to MAX. mark if
required. Use a funnel to avoid spillage.
Do not
overfill.
Reinstall and tighten filler cap.
Reinstall front cover.
If coolant is added in the coolant reservoir, check
also level in radiator.
NOTE: A cooling system that frequently requires
coolant is the indication of a leak or an engine prob-
lem.
Draining Cooling System
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WARNING
In order to avoid getting burned, never drain
or refill cooling system when engine is hot.
Remove front cover. Refer to BODY .
Remove radiator cap.
Remove drain plug.
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NOTE: Use a container to receive coolant. Dis-
pose coolant as per environment local laws.
Filling and Bleeding Cooling System
Ensure drain plug is installed then refill cooling sys-
tem.
Install radiator cap.
Remove bleed tube.
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