Polaris GENERAL 1000 2017 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 73

Cooling System
Overflow Bottle Coolant Level
Always check and change the coolant at the
intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance
Chart beginning on page 59. Maintain the
coolant level between the minimum and
maximum marks on the bottle (when the fluid
is cool).
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in PARK.
3. Remove the hood. See page 27.
4. View the coolant level in the overflow
bottle.
5. If the coolant level is below the safe operating range, make sure the pressure cap is
securely installed before adding coolant to the overflow bottle.
NOTE:
Always add coolant through the bottle filler opening, not through the radiator pressure cap
opening.
6. Reinstall the coolant bottle cap.
Tip: If coolant must be added often, or if the overflow bottle runs completely dry, there may be a leak in
the system. Your POLARIS dealer can inspect the cooling system.
Radiator Coolant Level
Check the radiator coolant level ONLY if the
overflow bottle is dry. If the overflow bottle
contains fluid, the radiator level should NOT be
inspected.
Tip: If the overflow bottle runs completely dry, there
may be a leak in the system. Your POLARIS
dealer can inspect the cooling system.
1. Remove the hood. See page 27.
CAUTION! Escaping steam can cause burns. Never
remove the pressure cap while the engine is warm or
hot. Always allow the engine to cool before removing
the pressure cap.
2. If the overflow bottle is dry, slowly remove the radiator pressure cap.
3. View the coolant level through the opening.
4. Use a funnel and slowly add coolant as needed.
5. Reinstall the pressure cap securely. Use of a non-standard pressure cap will not allow the
recovery system to function properly. Your POLARIS dealer can provide the correct
replacement part.
6. With the pressure cap securely installed, add coolant to the overflow bottle to the
recommended level. Reinstall the coolant bottle cap.
MAINTENANCE
Coolant Overflow
Bottle
Pressure Cap
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