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Maintenance, Cooling system – Polaris FST Touring User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Cooling System

Coolant High Temperature Indicator Light

The high temperature indicator light will illuminate when engine

coolant temperature becomes too hot for safe continued operation of

the engine. If you must drive your snowmobile after the high

temperature indicator light has come on, drive slowly and stop

frequently to allow the engine to cool down. Driving in deep snow will

also help cool the engine. See your dealer for service. Add coolant if

the level is low.

NOTE: Engine performance will be reduced if you continue operating

when the high temperature light is on.

Flushing the Cooling System

To ensure that the coolant maintains its ability to protect the engine,

the system should be completely drained every two years and a fresh

mixture of antifreeze and distilled water should be added. Have your

Polaris dealer perform this service.

Bleeding the Cooling System

Bleed the cooling system at the intervals outlined in the Periodic

Maintenance Table beginning on page 88. In addition, bleed the

cooling system any time one or more of the following conditions exist.
S

A component of the cooling system has been serviced or replaced

(including coolers, radiator, engine, coolant lines and oil cooler)

S

A cooling system failure occurs, resulting in coolant loss

S

A coolant line has been disconnected for any reason

S

A coolant leak occurs

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