2008 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 87

2008 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Cooling System Radiator Coolant To ensure that the coolant maintains its ability to protect the engine, Polaris recommends that you drain the system completely every two years and add a fresh mixture of antifreeze and water. Replace the coolant any time the cooling system has been drained for maintenance or repair. If the recovery bottle has run dry, check the level in the radiator. Add coolant as needed. WARNING Escaping steam can cause severe burns. Never remove the pressure cap while the engine is warm or hot. Always allow the engine to cool before removing the pressure cap. 1. Open the front box cover. 2. Using the tool provided, remove the four screws securing the front compartment to the vehicle. 3. Place your fingers under the front of the compartment and pull upward to remove it. 4. Remove the pressure cap. 5. Using a funnel, slowly add coolant through the radiator filler neck. 6. Reinstall the pressure cap. Screws NOTE: Use of a non-standard pressure cap will not allow the recovery system to function properly. Contact your dealer for the correct replacement part. 7. Reinstall the front compartment. 8. Secure the box cover. 84

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MAINTENANCE
Cooling System
Radiator Coolant
To ensure that the coolant maintains its ability to protect the engine,
Polaris recommends that you drain the system completely every two
years and add a fresh mixture of antifreeze and water.
Replace the coolant any time the cooling system has been drained for
maintenance or repair. If the recovery bottle has run dry, check the level
in the radiator. Add coolant as needed.
1.
Open the front box cover.
2.
Using the tool provided,
remove the four screws
securing the front compart-
ment to the vehicle.
3.
Place your fingers under the
front of the compartment and
pull upward to remove it.
4.
Remove the pressure cap.
5.
Using a funnel, slowly add
coolant through the radiator
filler neck.
6.
Reinstall the pressure cap.
NOTE:
Use of a non-standard pressure cap will not allow the recovery system
to function properly. Contact your dealer for the correct replacement
part.
7.
Reinstall the front compartment.
8.
Secure the box cover.
WARNING
Escaping steam can cause severe burns. Never remove the pressure cap
while the engine is warm or hot. Always allow the engine to cool before
removing the pressure cap.
Screws