Cooling System Hose Inspection; Radiator Inspection; Coolant Replacement - Polaris RANGER 1000 2020 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

COOLING SYSTEM HOSE INSPECTION

1. Inspect all vehicle and engine hoses for cracks,
deterioration, abrasion or leaks. chjyuReplace if
necessary. Refer to Cooling System Assembly View
page 3.77 for hose layout and identification.
2. Check tightness and condition of all hose clamps.
Refer to Cooling System Assembly View page 3.77
for clamp location and torque specification.
Do not over-tighten hose clamps at radiator, or radiator
fitting may distort.

RADIATOR INSPECTION

1. Check radiator air passages for restrictions or
damage. Refer to Front Fascia Service page
needed to gain access to the radiator.
ITEM
q Radiator
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e Fan
2. Carefully straighten any bent radiator fins.
3. Remove any obstructions with low pressure
compressed air or low pressure water.
Washing the vehicle with a high-pressure washer could
damage the radiator fins and impair the radiators
effectiveness. Use of a high-pressure washer is not
recommended.
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CAUTION
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CAUTION

COOLANT REPLACEMENT

1. Allow the vehicle to cool down if recently operated.
2. Remove the hood from the front cab.
Escaping steam can cause burns. Never remove the
pressure cap while the engine is warm or hot. Always
allow the engine to cool before removing the pressure
3. Slowly remove the pressure cap to relieve any
cooling system pressure.
4. Place a drain pan under the lower radiator hose.
5. Slide the clamp back and remove the lower radiator
hose to drain the coolant from the radiator.
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6. Allow the coolant to completely drain. Properly
dispose of the used coolant.
7. Reinstall coolant hose and reposition the spring
clamp.
8. Remove the pressure cap. Using a funnel, add the
recommended coolant to the top of the filler neck and
fill the recovery bottle to the MAX level.
Refer to Cooling System Bleeding Procedure.
Recommended Anti-Freeze/Coolant:
Premium Pre-Mixed Extended Life Antifreeze
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CAUTION
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FLUID CAPACITY
(PN 2880514) (Quart)
(PN 2880513) (Gallon)
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