Cold Weather Operation - Polaris Ranger 1000 Diesel Owner's Manual

OPERATION
Fuel Recommendations
Refueling
The fuel tank filler cap is located on the right side of the vehicle
near the passenger seat. Remove the cap and add the recommended
fuel to the bottom of the filler neck. Do not overfill.

Cold Weather Operation

Cold weather operation can result in fuel gelling if the incorrect fuel type is used. Use the
following fuel blending guideline to prevent this from occurring.
Temperature
+15° F (-9° C)
Down to -20° F (-29° C)
Below -20° F (-29° C)
Temperature
Fuel
5W-40 Synthetic
Diesel Engine Oil
Block heater
Throttle (apply throttle
75%-100% during
cranking)
Battery condition/
connections
Proper glow plug
usage (wait for the
light)
Oil pan heater
Block Heater Use
If this vehicle will be operated when temperatures are in the +5° to -25° F. (-15° to -32° C)
range, a block heater must be installed. Please see your dealer to purchase a block heater kit.
NOTE:
Block heater is not recommended when the vehicle is operated above
40
Fuel Blending Guideline
No. 2
100%
50%
Cold Starting Guidelines
+20° F to +15° F +15° F to +5° F
(-7° C to -9° C) (-9° C to -15° C)
#2 Diesel
Optional Recommended
Optional Recommended
Optional
Not needed
0%
+5° F to -20° F
(-15° C to -29° C)
50/50 mix #1/#2 diesel
Charged battery (12.8 VDC)
Wait for light at all temps
Optional (helps to reduce cranking)
No. 1
0%
50%
100%
-20° F to -25° F
(-29° C to -32° C)
Required
Required
Required
25° F temperature.
#1 Diesel