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Maintenance, General maintenance, Warning – Polaris 2006 Edge Snowmobiles with 121 Track User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

General Maintenance

Exhaust System

Check the exhaust system for wear or damage at approximately 2000

miles (3200 km). To inspect, allow the engine and exhaust system to

cool completely. Open the hood and inspect the muffler and pipes for

cracks or damage. Check for weak or missing retaining springs or

damper/support grommets.

Engine Cooling - Liquid Cooled Models

The cooling system on liquid cooled models consists of the following

major components:
• Coolant bottle
• Water pump
• Cylinders
• Heads
• Inlet and outlet manifolds
• Pressure cap
• Heat exchangers

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 132 for the part numbers of Polaris prod-

ucts.

NOTE: Never add tap water to the cooling system. Minerals cause

deposits and may react adversely with the metals in the engine

and cooling system.

WARNING

Hot exhaust system parts can cause serious burns. Allow adequate time for

the exhaust system to cool. Never perform this procedure with the engine

running.