Polaris Sportsman 6x6 - Manual (Page 86)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Engine Cooling System
Recovery Bottle Coolant Level
The recovery bottle (1) is located on
the left side of the vehicle. To access
the recovery bottle, remove the left
side panel as outlined on page 93.
Maintain the coolant level between the
minimum and maximum marks on the
recovery bottle. Add coolant as
needed.
Cooling System Operation
The engine coolant level is controlled, or maintained, by the recovery
system. The recovery system components are the recovery bottle, the
radiator filler neck, the radiator pressure cap and the connecting hose.
As coolant operating temperature increases, the expanding (heated)
excess coolant is forced out of the engine, past the pressure cap, and
into the recovery bottle. As engine coolant temperature decreases the
contracting (cooled) coolant is drawn back up from the bottle, past the
pressure cap, and into the radiator.
NOTE: Some coolant level drop on new vehicles is normal as the
system is purging itself of trapped air. Observe coolant
levels and maintain as recommended by adding coolant to
the recovery bottle.
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