Maintenance, Cooling system – Polaris 600 RUSH User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Cooling System

Coolant

The coolant supplied in the system at the factory is a 50/50 mixture of

ethylene-glycol and distilled water, which will provide adequate freeze

protection under most conditions. If the vehicle will be stored or oper-

ated at extremely low temperatures, greater protection may be required.

Please see your Polaris dealer.
When adding or changing coolant, Polaris recommends using Premium

60/40 anti-freeze coolant, which is already premixed and ready to use.

Do not dilute with water. Never exceed a 60% antifreeze/40% water

mixture. See page 110 for Polaris products.
Never add tap water to the cooling system. Minerals cause deposits and

may react adversely with the metals in the engine and cooling system.

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Coolant Level

The engine coolant level is controlled by the recovery system. The

recovery system components are:
• Coolant bottle/overflow tank
• Pressure cap
• Connecting hoses
Always maintain the coolant level at or

slightly above the FULL COLD mark on

the coolant bottle (when the engine is

cold).
1. Stop the engine.
2. Open the right side panel.
3. View the coolant level in the coolant

bottle.

4. Add coolant as needed.

NOTICE: Operating the snowmobile with insufficient coolant will result in over-

heating and serious engine damage. Always maintain the coolant

level as recommended.

“Full Cold” Mark

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