Coolant Service - Polaris RANGER 1000 2020 Service Manual

ENGINE / COOLING / EXHAUST

COOLANT SERVICE

DRAINING
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.
6. Allow the coolant to completely drain. Properly
dispose of the used coolant.
REFILLING & BLEEDING
1. Ensure the engine and cooling system have cooled
down..
Always wear safety glasses and proper shop clothing
when performing the procedures in this manual. Failing
to do so may lead to possible injury or death.
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
2. Remove the hood from the front cab.
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CAUTION
cap.
WARNING
CAUTION
cap.
3. Remove the recovery bottle cap
to the MAX line using Polaris50 / 50 Extended Life
Antifreeze.
4. Remove the pressure cap
amount of Polaris50 / 50 Extended Life Antifreeze
to the radiator filler neck.
5. Tilt the rear cargo box to the raised position.
6. Open the bleed screw
escape. Close the bleed screw once a steady stream
of coolant begins to drain out.
7. Tighten the bleed screw to specification, top off
coolant and properly install the pressure cap.
TORQUE
Coolant Bleed Screw:
6 ft-lbs (8 Nm)
8. Start the engine and allow it to idle until the coolant
fan has cycled two times.
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