Radiator Inspection / Cleaning; Coolant Drain / Fill - Polaris GENERAL 2016 Service Manual

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RADIATOR INSPECTION / CLEANING

1. Check radiator air passages for restrictions or

2. Carefully straighten any bent radiator fins.

obstructions

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.

9929375 R02 - 2016-2019 GENERAL / GENERAL 4 Service Manual

1. Remove the front hood.

Never drain the coolant when the engine and radiator

are warm or hot. Hot coolant can cause severe burns.

2. Slowly remove the pressure cap to relieve any

cooling system pressure.

3. Place a suitable drain pan underneath the radiator

fitting on the front right side of the vehicle.

4. Drain the coolant from the radiator by removing the

lower coolant hose from the radiator as shown

5. Allow coolant to drain completely. Properly dispose of

the used coolant.

6. Reinstall coolant hose and reposition the spring

7. 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"page 3.94 procedure.

Allow engine and radiator to cool.

Recommended Coolant:

50 / 50 Extended Life Antifreeze

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