2016 Polaris 600 Switchback Assault 144 Owners Manual - Page 97

2016 Polaris 600 Switchback Assault 144 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Cooling System Coolant Level Always maintain the coolant level at or slightly above the FULL COLD mark on the coolant bottle (when the engine is cold). 1. Stop the engine. 2. Open the right side panel. 3. View the coolant level in the coolant bottle. 4. Add coolant as needed. NOTICE: Operating the snowmobile with insufficient coolant will result in overheating and serious engine damage. Always maintain the coolant level as recommended. "Full Cold" Mark Flushing the Cooling System To ensure that the coolant maintains its ability to protect the engine, we recommend that the system be completely drained every five (5) years and fresh Antifreeze 50/50 Premix added. This service must be performed when the engine is cold. Ask your POLARIS dealer to check the coolant when he performs the fall tune-up on your snowmobile. 95

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MAINTENANCE
Cooling System
Coolant Level
Always maintain the coolant level at or
slightly above the FULL COLD mark on
the coolant bottle (when the engine is
cold).
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Open the right side panel.
3.
View the coolant level in the coolant
bottle.
4.
Add coolant as needed.
NOTICE:
Operating the snowmobile with insufficient coolant will result in
overheating and serious engine damage. Always maintain the coolant
level as recommended.
Flushing the Cooling System
To ensure that the coolant maintains its ability to protect the engine, we
recommend that the system be completely drained every five (5) years
and fresh Antifreeze 50/50 Premix added. This service must be
performed when the engine is cold. Ask your POLARIS dealer to check
the coolant when he performs the fall tune-up on your snowmobile.
“Full Cold” Mark