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Maintenance, Cooling system, Coolant high temperature indicator light – Polaris 2011 Widetrak IQ User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Cooling System

Coolant High Temperature Indicator Light

The high temperature indicator light will illuminate when engine cool-
ant temperature becomes too hot for safe continued operation of the
engine. Stop the snowmobile and allow the engine to cool. Place snow
on the coolers to help cool the engine. If coolant is low in the coolant
reservoir, add coolant to the coolant recovery bottle. Do not open the
radiator pressure cap.

CAUTION! Steam and hot liquids will cause burns to your skin. Never remove

the pressure cap when the engine is warm or hot, or if any part of the cooling

system is warm or hot.
NOTICE: Operating the snowmobile when the high temperature indicator light is

illuminated can result in serious engine damage. Always stop the

snowmobile and cool the engine when the high temperature indicator

light illuminates.

Drive in adequate snow to prevent overheating. If you must drive your
snowmobile after the high temperature indicator light has illuminated,
drive in deep snow. Drive slowly and stop frequently to allow the engine
to cool down. Engine performance will be reduced if you continue oper-
ating when the high temperature light is illuminated.