Polaris 500 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE
2.15
3. Install battery in vehicle with positive terminal
toward the front. Coat threads of battery bolt with
a corrosion resistant dielectric grease.
Dielectric Grease
(PN 2871329)
4. Connect the battery cables.
ENGINE-TO-FRAME GROUND
Inspect engine-to-frame ground cable connection. Be
sure it is clean and tight. The engine to frame ground
runs under the seat and rear cab back to the battery
area.
Ground Cable
Battery Ground
LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM
OVER
VIEW
The engine coolant level is maintained by the
recoverysystem. Therecoverysystemcomponents
are the recovery bottle, radiator filler neck, radiator
pressure cap and connecting hose.
As coolant operating temperature increases, the
expanding(heated)excesscoolantisforcedoutofthe
radiator past the pressure cap and into the recovery
bottle. Asenginecoolanttemperaturedecreasesthe
contracting(cooled)coolantisdrawnbackupfromthe
tank past the pressure cap and into the radiator.
G Some coolant level drop on new
machinesis normal as the system is
purgingitselfoftrappedair. Observe
coolant levels often during the
break-in period.
G Overheating of engine could occur if
air is not fully purged from system.
G Polaris Premium 60/40 anti--freeze is
premixed and ready to use. Do not
dilute with water.
COOLANT STRENGTH / TYPE
Test the strength of the coolant using an antifreeze
hydrometer.
Antifreeze Hydrometer
G A 50/50 or 60/40 mixture of
antifreeze and distilled water will
provide the optimum cooling,
corrosion protection, and antifreeze
protection.
G Do not use tap water. Tap water
contains minerals and impurities
which build up in the system. Do not
add straight antifreeze or straight
water to the system. Straight water
or antifreeze may cause the system
to freeze, corrode, or overheat.
Polaris 60/40 Anti- Freeze / Coolant
(PN 2871323)
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