Cooling System - Polaris ATV 2002 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Engine Cooling System
Coolant Level
The recovery bottle(1), located on
the left side of the machine, must be
maintained between the minimum
and maximum levels indicated on
the recovery bottle.
The engine coolant level is
controlled or maintained by the
recovery system. The recovery
system components are the recovery
bottle, radiator filler neck, radiator
pressure cap and connecting hose.
As coolant operating temperature
increases, the expanding (heated)
excess coolant is forced out of the
radiator past the pressure cap and
into the recovery bottle. As engine
coolant temperature decreases the
contracting (cooled) coolant is
drawn back up from the tank past
the pressure cap and into the
radiator.
NOTE: Some coolant level drop on
new machines is normal as the
system is purging itself of trapped
air. Observe coolant levels and
maintain as recommended by adding coolant to the recovery bottle.
Polaris recommends the use of Polaris Premium 60/40
anti-freeze/coolant or a 50/50 mixture of high quality aluminum
compatible anti-freeze/coolant and distilled water. NOTE: Polaris
Premium 60/40 is already premixed and ready to use. Do not dilute
with water. NOTE: Always follow the manufacturer's mixing
recommendations for the freeze protection required in your area.
To access the recovery bottle on Gen IV machines (B) it is necessary to
remove the left side panel as described on page 164.
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B
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