Radiator Inspection / Cleaning; Coolant Drain / Radiator Removal - Polaris RANGER 500 2017 Service Manual

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RADIATOR INSPECTION / CLEANING

1. Check radiator air passages for restrictions or

2. Carefully straighten any bent radiator fins.

3. Remove any obstructions with compressed air or low

pressure water.

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.

COOLANT DRAIN / RADIATOR

1. Allow the vehicle to cool down if recently operated.

2. Place a suitable drain pan underneath the right hand

side of the radiator.

3. Open the hood and slowly open the radiator

pressure cap to relieve system pressure.

Never remove the pressure cap when the engine is

warm or hot. Escaping steam can cause severe burns.

The engine must be cool before removing the pressure

4. Open the drain valve

radiator and allow the coolant to completely drain.

Properly dispose of the used coolant.

5. Remove the screws that retain the recovery bottle to

the frame bracket. Set the recovery bottle out of the

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