Coolant Strength / Type; Cooling System; Coolant Drain / Fill - Polaris 2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL Service Manual

Coolant Strength / Type

Test th e str ength of the co olant u sing a n an tifreeze
hydrometer.
Antifreeze Hydrometer
• A 50/50 or 60/40 mixture of antifreeze and distilled
water will provide the optimum c ooling, corrosion
protection, and antifreeze protection.
• Do n ot use t ap water , stra ight a ntifreeze, or
straight water in th e system. T ap water co ntains
minerals an d impu rities wh ich build up in the
system.
• Straight water or antifreeze may cause the system
to freeze, corrode, or overheat.
Polaris Premium Antifreeze
2871534 - Quart
2871323 - Gallon

Cooling System

1. Inspect a ll ho ses fo r cracks, d eterioration, a brasion
or leaks. Replace if necessary.
CAUTION
Do not over-tighten hose clamps at radiator,
or radiator fitting may distort, causing a
restriction to coolant flow.
Radiator hose clamp torque is 36 in. lbs. (4 Nm).
2. Check tightness of all hose clamps.

Coolant Drain / Fill

Coolant Drain
1. Remove the hood from the front cab.
2. Slowly remove the pressure cap to relieve any cooling
3. Place a su itable drain pan underneath the rad iator
4. Drain the coolant from the radiator by rem oving the
5. Allow coolant to completely drain.
6. Place a su itable d rain pan underneath t he lo wer
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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.
system pressure.
fitting on the front right-hand side of the vehicle.
lower co olant ho se fro m the ra diator a s shown.
Properly dispose of the coolant.
engine hose on the right-hand rear side of the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE
Drain Here
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