Cooling System Bleeding Procedure - Polaris RZR 800 2013 Manual

Cooling System Bleeding Procedure

WARNING
Always wear safety glasses and proper shop clothing
when performing the procedures in this manual. Failing
to do so may lead to possible injury or death.
CAUTION
Use caution when performing these procedures.
Coolant may be hot and may cause severe injury or
burns.
NOTE: If the coolant level is LOW in the radiator, or
if there are leaks in the system, the coolant system
will not draw coolant from the reservoir tank.
NOTE: Use this procedure when a unit overheats
and no apparent leaks in the cooling system are
found.
1. Drive the vehicle onto a slight incline or use properly
weight rated ramps. If an incline is not available,
slightly elevate the front of the vehicle.
2. Place the vehicle in Park and block the rear wheels.
Be sure the engine has cooled and no pressure is built
up in the cooling system before removing the pressure
cap. The coolant may be hot and could cause severe
3. Remove pressure cap and top off coolant.
4. Remove recovery bottle cap and fill bottle to the full
5. Leave the cap off of the radiator to allow any
6. Start the engine and let it idle for 5-10 minutes or
7. Squeeze the coolant lines by hand to help purge the
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CAUTION
injury or burns.
line.
possible air to escape.
until the thermostat opens and allows coolant to flow
through the system.
system of air.
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