MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
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Changing the coolant
CAUTION
After stopping the engine, do not remove cap of radiator
immediately. Wait for a while to cool down the coolant and then
remove radiator cap. Hot coolant can cause serious burns.
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the front access cover.
3. Remove the radiator cap.
4. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
5. Place a container under the engine, and then remove:
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The left engine cover.
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The coolant drain bolt
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. (Use a trough or a similar object to
prevent coolant from spilling on the footrest.)
6. Disconnect the hose on the coolant reservoir side, and then drain the
coolant from the coolant reservoir.
7.
After draining the system, thoroughly flush the cooling system with clean
tap water. Allow the water to drain completely from the coolant drain.
8.
Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if it is damaged, and then tighten
the coolant drain bolt, but do not torque to specification.
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