Polaris 2015 Ranger Diesel / Crew Diesel - Manual (Page 42)

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OPERATION
Fuel Recommendations
Refueling
The fuel tank filler cap is located on the right side of the vehicle
near the passenger seat. Remove the cap and add the recommended
fuel to the bottom of the filler neck. Do not overfill.
Cold Weather Operation
Cold weather operation can result in fuel gelling if the incorrect fuel type is used. Use the
following fuel blending guideline to prevent this from occurring.
Block Heater Use
If this vehicle will be operated when temperatures are in the +5° to -25° F. (-15° to -32° C)
range, a block heater must be installed. Please see your dealer to purchase a block heater kit.
NOTE: Block heater is not recommended when the vehicle is operated above
25° F temperature.
Fuel Blending Guideline
Temperature No. 2 No. 1
+15° F (-9° C) 100% 0%
Down to -20° F (-29° C) 50% 50%
Below -20° F (-29° C) 0% 100%
Cold Starting Guidelines
Temperature
+20° F to +15° F
(-7° C to -9° C)
+15° F to +5° F
(-9° C to -15° C)
+5° F to -20° F
(-15° C to -29° C)
-20° F to -25° F
(-29° C to -32° C)
Fuel #2 Diesel 50/50 mix #1/#2 diesel #1 Diesel
5W-40 Synthetic
Diesel Engine Oil
Optional Recommended Required
Block heater Optional Recommended Required
Throttle (apply throttle
75%-100% during
cranking)
Optional Required
Battery condition/
connections
Charged battery (12.8 VDC)
Proper glow plug
usage (wait for the
light)
Wait for light at all temps
Oil pan heater Not needed Optional (helps to reduce cranking)