Cooling Troubleshooting - Polaris General 2020 Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

COOLING TROUBLESHOOTING

• Low coolant level
• Air in cooling system
• Wrong type/mix of coolant
• Faulty pressure cap or system
leaks
• High oil level
• Spark plug incorrect heat range
• Radiator
• Faulty water pump mechanical seal (coolant leak)
• Thermostat stuck open
• Thermostat opening too soon
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OVERHEATING
• Restricted system (mud or debris
in radiator fins causing restriction
to air flow, passages blocked in
radiator, lines, pump, or water
jacket, accident damage)
• Lean mixture (vents, fuel pump)
• Fuel pump output weak
• Cooling fan inoperative or turning
too slowly (perform current draw
test)
• Faulty hot light circuit
LEAK AT WATER PUMP WEEP HOLE
• Faulty pump shaft oil seal (oil leak)
TEMPERATURE TOO LOW
• Contaminated coolant
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• Electrical malfunction
• Water pump failure/ Loose
impeller
• Thermistor failure
• Low oil level
• Thermostat stuck closed or not
opening completely
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