Cooling System Bleeding Procedure - Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 2011 Service Manual

Cooling System Bleeding Procedure
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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.
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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.
1. Allow engine and cooling system to cool down.
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CAUTION
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 injury or burns.
2. Remove the hood.
3. Remove the recovery bottle cap (A) and fill the bottle to the
MAX line.
4. Remove the pressure cap (B) and add the necessary amount
of Polaris Premium Antifreeze to the radiator filler neck.
5. Remove the seats and engine service panel to access the
coolant bleed screw.
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6. Open the bleed screw (C) to allow any trapped air to escape.
Close the bleed screw once a steady stream of coolant
begins to drain out.
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7. Tighten the bleed screw to specification, top offcoolant and
properly install the pressure cap.
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Coolant Bleed Screw:
89 ± 9 in. Ibs. (10 ± 1 Nm)
8. Start the engine and allow it to idle until the coolant fan has
cycled two times.
9. Allow engine and cooling system to completely cool down
(see CAUTION).
10. Remove the pressure cap. Add the necessary amount of
Polaris Premium Antifreeze to the radiator filler neck.
11. Open the bleed screw to allow any trapped air to escape.
Close the bleed screw once a steady stream of coolant
begins to drain out.
12. Tighten the bleed screw to specification, top offcoolant and
properly install the pressure cap.
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=T
Coolant Bleed Screw:
89
±
9 in. Ibs. (10
±
1 Nm)
13. Fill the recovery bottle to the MAX line.
14. Reinstall the hood.
15. Reinstall the seats and engine service panel.
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