Coolant Strength / Type; Coolant Drain / Fill - Polaris 2014 Sportsman 570 EF Service Manual

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Coolant Strength / Type

Test the strength of the coolant using an antifreeze
hydrometer.
• A 50/50 or 60/40 mixture of antifreeze and distilled
water will provide the optimum cooling, corrosion
protection, and antifreeze protection.
• Do not use tap water, straight antifreeze, or
straight water in the system. Tap water contains
minerals and impurities which build up in the
system.
• Straight water or antifreeze may cause the system
to freeze, corrode, or overheat.
Polaris 60/40 Anti-Freeze/ Coolant
(PN 2871323)
2.26

Coolant Drain / Fill

Coolant Drain
1. Remove the front cover located under the front rack,
2. Slowly remove the pressure cap (1) to relieve any
Never drain the coolant when the engine and radiator
are warm or hot. Hot coolant can cause severe burns.
3. Place a suitable drain pan underneath the radiator
4. Drain the coolant from the radiator by removing the
5. Allow coolant to completely drain.
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right inner fender and footwell plastics.
cooling system pressure.
WARNING
Allow engine and radiator to cool.
fitting on the front right-hand side of the vehicle.
lower coolant hose (1) from the radiator as shown.
Properly dispose of the coolant.