Maintenance, Cooling system, Caution – Polaris 700 IQ 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 130 for Polaris products.

NOTE: 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 or overflow tank
• Engine filler neck
• Pressure cap
• Connecting hoses

Always maintain the coolant level between the minimum and maximum

marks on the coolant bottle (when engine is cold) to prevent overheating

and serious engine damage.

CAUTION

Operating the snowmobile with insufficient coolant will result in overheating

and serious engine damage. Always maintain the coolant level as recom-

mended.

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