Troubleshooting – Polaris Outlaw 450 S User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Engine Overheats

Possible Cause

Solution

Debris lodged in screen

Remove and clean the screen

Plugged radiator

Use a garden hose to flush any debris from the radia-

tor fins. NOTE: High pressure washers can deform the

radiator fins and reduce cooling efficiency.

Insufficient coolant

Check levels and fill as needed; check for leaks

Insufficient air flow due to slow operation

Operate at a faster speed to increase air flow

Cooling system has not been bled

Bleed the cooling system

Foam has formed in cooling system

Drain and replace coolant with recommended coolant

Bent cooling hose

Shorten or replace hose

Defective thermostat or thermoswitch

See your Polaris dealer

Blown fan fuse or defective fan

Replace fuse and check fan for proper operation or see

your Polaris dealer

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