Polaris 6X6, Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
2.19
ENGINE TO FRAM GROUND
Inspect engine-to-frame ground cable connection. Be
sure it is clean and tight.
Ground
LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
The engine coolant level is controlled or maintained
by the recovery system.
The recovery system
components are the recovery bottle, radiator filler
neck, radiator pressure cap and connecting hose.
As coolant operating temperature increases, the
expanding(heated)excesscoolantisforcedoutofthe
radiator past the pressure cap and into the recovery
bottle. As enginecoolant temperature decreases the
contracting(cooled)coolantisdrawnbackupfromthe
tank past the pressure cap and into the radiator.
Some coolant level drop on new machines is normal
as the system is purging itself of trappedair. Observe
coolant levels often during the break-in period.
Overheating of engine could occur if air is not fully
purged from system.
PolarisPremium60/40isalreadypremixedandready
to use. Do not dilute with water.
COOLANT STRENGTH / TYPE
Test the strength of the coolant using an antifreeze
hydrometer.
Antifreeze Hydrometer
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A 50/50 or 60/40 mixture of antifreeze
and distilled water will provide the
optimum cooling, corrosion protection,
and antifreeze protection.
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Do not use tap water, straight antifreeze,
or straight water in the system. Tap water
contains minerals and impurities which
build up in the system.
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Straight water or antifreeze may cause
the system to freeze,
corrode, or
overheat.
Polaris 60/40 Anti-Freeze / Coolant
(PN 2871323)
COOLANT LEVEL
INSPECTION
The recovery bottle, located on the left side of the
machine, must be maintained between the minimum
andmaximum levels indicatedontherecoverybottle.
Surge Tank Cap
With the engine at operating temperature, the coolant
level should be between the upper and lower marks
on the coolant reservoir. If not: