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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Radiator/ Cooler/ Condenser Cleaning

Always check and clean the screen and radiator/ oil cooler/ condenser fins at the intervals outlined in the POLARIS Maintenance Chart. Do not obstruct or deflect air flow through the radiators by installing unauthorized accessories in front of the radiators or behind the cooling fan. Interference with the radiator air flow can lead to overheating and consequent engine damage.

NOTICE
Washing the vehicle with a high-pressure hose could damage the radiator fins and impair the radiator's effectiveness. Using a high-pressure system is not recommended.

Dirt and mud in the radiators reduces the effectivity of the vehicles coolers. If the vehicle has dirt, mud, or debris in the coolers, follow the steps below to help clean them.

  1. Let the vehicle cool for a sufficient amount of time.

    CAUTION
    The vehicles coolers operate at high temperatures that may cause burns or injury if contacted. Use caution around high temperature components.

  2. Turn the key to the OFF position. Remove the key from the ignition.

  3. Remove the front grille of the vehicle by pushing down on the two grille tabs and pull the top of the grille toward the front of the vehicle. See Condenser Access section below for additional information on front grille removal.

  4. Thoroughly soak the coolers with low pressure water. Do not use a pressure washer.

  5. Remove the four pushlock fasteners, and remove the radiator cleanout cover 1. If the cover has an antenna attached, set the cover on the side.

    NOTICE
    Do not pinch or kink the antenna cable.

  6. Insert a thin air or water wand with a 90 degree flow capability between the radiator 2 and transmission cooler 3. Blow air or water towards the rear of the vehicle to clean out the radiator. Blow air or water forwards to clean out the transmission cooler.

    NOTICE
    Do not wedge or force the wand between the coolers. Damage to the coolers may result. If dirt/mud/debris inhibits a smooth insertion of the wand, additional water and soaking may be needed.

  7. Insert the same 90 degree wand between the transmission cooler 3 and the condenser 4 (if equipped). Blow air/ water towards the front of the vehicle to clean the condenser.

  8. Using a low pressure water source, clean off the lower debris shroud of dirt/ mud/ debris.

  9. This procedure can be repeated until the coolers are free of dirt/mud/debris.

Condenser Access

To access the condenser, do the following:

  1. Remove the front grille of the vehicle by pushing down on the two grille tabs 1 and pull the top of the grille toward the front of the vehicle.

  2. When cleaning is complete, reinstall the front grille and ensure it is snapped into place.

Parent topic: Cooling System