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Maintenance, Cooling system – Polaris 600 RMK Shift User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Cooling System

Coolant

The coolant supplied in the system is a 60/40 mixture of ethylene-glycol

and distilled water. This mixture provides protection against freezing.

Contact your dealer if greater protection is required.
Use 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 the part numbers of Polaris prod-

ucts.

TIP: 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
• 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.

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

heating and serious engine damage. Always maintain the coolant

level as recommended.