9928487 R01 - 2018 RANGER XP 1000 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc.
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COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING
PROCEDURE
WARNING
Always wear safety glasses and proper shop clothing
when performing the procedures in this manual. Failing
to do so may lead to possible injury or death.
NOTE
If the coolant level is LOW in the radiator, or if there are
leaks in the system, the coolant system will not draw
coolant from the reservoir tank.
1. Allow engine and cooling system to cool down.
CAUTION
Escaping steam can cause burns. Never remove the
pressure cap while the engine is warm or hot. Always
allow the engine to cool before removing the pressure
cap.
2. Remove the hood from the front cab.
3. Remove the recovery bottle cap
q
and fill the bottle
to the MAX line.
4. Remove the pressure cap
w
and add the necessary
amount of Polaris Premium Antifreeze to the radiator
filler neck.
5. Tilt the rear cargo box to the raised position.
6. Remove the upper exhaust heat shield to access the
coolant bleed screw.
7. Open the bleed screw
e
to allow any trapped air to
escape. Close the bleed screw once a steady stream
of coolant begins to drain out.
8. Tighten the bleed screw to specification, top off
coolant and properly install the pressure cap.