Owner's Manual - Polaris

MAINTENANCEPower Steering UnitIf your model is equipped withpower steering, frequentlyclean the areas around and onthe power steering unit toallow proper cooling. Cleanthese areas thoroughly.CleanOftenSteering AssemblyThe steering assembly of the ATV should be checked periodically forloose nuts and bolts. If loose nuts and bolts are found, see yourPOLARIS dealer for service before operating the vehicle.Cooling SystemThe engine coolant level is controlled by the recovery system. Recoverysystem components are the recovery bottle, the radiator filler neck, theradiator pressure cap and the connecting hose.As coolant operating temperature increases, the expanding (heated)excess coolant is forced out of the engine, past the pressure cap, and intothe recovery bottle. As engine coolant temperature decreases the contracting(cooled) coolant is drawn back up from the bottle, past the pressurecap, and into the radiator.Some coolant level drop on new vehicles is normal as the system ispurging itself of trapped air. Check the coolant level and maintain asrecommended by adding coolant to the recovery bottle.POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS Premium 60/40 antifreeze/coolantor a 50/50 mixture of high quality aluminum compatibleanti-freeze/coolant and distilled water. POLARIS Premium 60/40 isalready premixed and ready to use. Do not dilute with water. See page125 for the part numbers of POLARIS products.Always follow the manufacturer's mixing recommendations for thefreeze protection required in your area.86