Coolant Drain / Fill; Radiator Cleaning - Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S 2020 Service Manual

ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM

COOLANT DRAIN / FILL

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the front rack to access the pressure cap.
The pressure cap is located on the front left side as
shown below.
Never drain the coolant when the engine and radiator
are warm or hot. Hot coolant can cause severe burns.
Allow engine and radiator to cool.
3. Slowly remove the pressure cap to relieve any
cooling system pressure.
4. Place a suitable drain pan underneath the radiator on
the right-hand side of the vehicle.
5. Drain coolant from radiator by removing the coolant
hose from the lower right-hand portion of the radiator.
6. Completely drain coolant and properly dispose of it.
3.12
CAUTION

RADIATOR CLEANING

1. Check radiator air passages for restrictions or
damage.
2. Flush through the radiator core from the rear.
3. Carefully straighten any bent radiator fins.
4. Remove any obstructions with compressed air or low
pressure water.
IMPORTANT
Washing the vehicle with a high-pressure washer could
damage the radiator fins and impair the radiator's
effectiveness. Use of a high-pressure washer is not
recommended.
9931493 R03 - 2020-2021 Sportsman XP 1000 S Service Manual
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