Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV - Manual (Page 65)

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CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS
Engine Cooling System
Coolant Level
The recovery bottle(1), located on
the left side of the machine, must
be maintained between the mini-
mum and maximum levels indi-
cated on the recovery bottle.
The engine coolant level is con-
trolled or maintained by the recov-
ery system. The recovery system
components are the recovery
bottle, radiator filler neck, radiator
pressure cap and connecting hose.
As coolant operating temperature
increases, the expanding (heated)
excess coolant is forced out of the
radiator past the pressure cap and
into the recovery bottle. As engine
coolant temperature decreases the
contracting (cooled) coolant is
drawn back up from the tank past
the pressure cap and into the radia-
tor.
NOTE: Some coolant level drop on new machines 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. Polaris recommends the use of Polaris Premium 60/40 anti-
freeze/coolant or a 50/50 mixture of high quality aluminum com-
patible anti-freeze/coolant and distilled water. NOTE: Polaris Pre-
mium 60/40 is already premixed and ready to use. Do not dilute
with water. NOTE: Always follow the manufacturer’s mixing rec-
ommendations for the freeze protection required in your area.
To access the recovery bottle on Gen IV machines (B) it is neces-
sary to remove the left side panel as described on page 115.
1
1
A
B