Coolant Drain/Fill (High Lifter); Radiator Removal (High Lifter) - Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual

ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM

COOLANT DRAIN/FILL (HIGH LIFTER)

1. Remove the upper radiator shroud to access the
pressure cap.
WARNING
Never drain the coolant when the engine and radiator
are warm or hot. Hot coolant can cause severe burns.
Allow engine and radiator to cool.
2. Slowly remove the pressure cap to relieve any
cooling system pressure.
3. Remove the 4 fasteners
assembly.
4. Remove the fuse block cap, and the two fasteners
retaining the fuse block to the lower fan shroud.
5. Gently lift up the front of the lower shroud/fan
assembly, and disconnect
connectors.
6. Remove the lower shroud/fan assembly.
7. Place a suitable drain pan underneath the radiator on
the right-hand side of the vehicle.
8. Drain coolant from radiator by removing the spring
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clamp coolant hose from the lower right-hand
portion of the radiator.
9. Completely drain coolant and properly dispose of it.
10. Re-install hose and position clamp
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retaining the fan shroud
both fan electrical
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as previous.
11. Fill the cooling system and overflow, and run the
engine up to operating temp. Verify the level is correct
before re-assembly. Refer to the cooling system
bleeding procedure earlier in this chapter.
WARNING
Never open the cooling system when the engine and
radiator are warm or hot. Hot coolant can cause severe
burns. Allow engine and radiator to cool.
12. Fit the lower shroud/fan assembly loosely. With the
front of the lower shroud/fan assembly lifted,
reconnect both fan electrical connectors.
13. Position the fuse block from the underside of the
shroud, and install both fasteners. Torque to
specification. Ensure the fuse block cap is re-installed
as well.
TORQUE
Fuse Block Fastener
Until Fully Seated
14. Install all 4 lower shroud/fan assembly fasteners
and torque to specification.
TORQUE
Lower Shroud/Fan Assembly Fastener
Until Fully Seated
15. Re-install the upper shroud and secure Lock-and-
Ride fasteners.

RADIATOR REMOVAL (HIGH LIFTER)

1. Following the procedure in the manual for the High
Lifter model, drain the coolant.
2. Remove hose from left-hand portion of the radiator.
3. Remove overflow hose from radiator.
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