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ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST

COOLANT 1. Open rack and remove the access panel.
CONDITION TEMPERATURE °F (° 2. Remove pressure cap and pressure test the cooling
C) system using a commercially available pressure
tester.
Room Temperature 68° F (20° C)
WARNING
Thermostat Open 180° F (82° C)
Never remove pressure cap when engine is warm or
Thermostat Full Open Lift 203° F (95° C) hot. The cooling system is under pressure and serious
burns may result. Allow the engine to cool before 3
Fan ON 204° F (96° C)
servicing.
Fan OFF 194° F (90° C)
3. The system must maintain 10 psi for five minutes or
Engine Temperature
Overheat Indicator 231° F (111° C)* longer. If pressure loss is evident within five minutes,
check the filler neck, radiator, hoses, clamps and
Engine Protection Ignition water pump weep hole for leakage.
Misfire 235° F (113° C)*
Engine Protection Shutdown
242° F (117° C)*
PRESSURE CAP TEST
* = Actual value determined by vehicle speed (stopped
or moving). Listed value is conservative setting. 1. Open the front rack and remove the access panel.
2. Remove the pressure cap (see “WARNING” under
“Cooling System Pressure Test”) and test using a cap
Item Specification pressure tester (commercially available).

Cooling System Capacity Liquid Cooled / 86 oz.
(2.5 l) WARNING
Never remove pressure cap when engine is warm or
Coolant Recovery Bottle 8 oz. (237 ml) hot. The cooling system is under pressure and serious
Capacity burns may result. Allow the engine to cool before
servicing.
Pressure Cap Relief 13 PSI
3. The pressure cap relief pressure is 13 psi. Replace
Polaris Premium Antifreeze:
the cap if it does not meet this specification.
2880514 - Quart
2880513 - Gallon

Recommended Coolant RADIATOR INSPECTION
Use only high quality antifreeze/coolant mixed with 1. Check radiator air passages for restrictions or
distilled water in a 50/50 or 60/40 ratio, depending on damage.
freeze protection required in your area.
2. Carefully straighten any bent radiator fins.
CAUTION: Using tap water in the cooling system will
lead to a buildup of deposits which may restrict coolant 3. Remove any obstructions with compressed air or low
flow and reduce heat dissipation, resulting in possible pressure water.
engine damage. Polaris Premium 50/50 Antifreeze/
Coolant is recommended for use in all cooling systems CAUTION
and comes pre-mixed, ready to use. Washing the vehicle with a high-pressure washer could
damage the radiator fins and impair the radiators
effectiveness. Use of a high-pressure washer is not
recommended.

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