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Coloatvrider



Joined: 22 Jul 2008
Posts: 3

PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:19 pm    Post subject: 2006 sportman 450 overheating Reply with quote

Need help in trying to figure this out .. my 450 polaris over heats after about 3 or 4 miles . The fan does work .. and had checked for fluids all is good. The resovoir is dry , and when I fill it empties after it heats up .. indicattor light blinks HOT.. I removed the thermostat and had it checked and ran with out it and still the same issue.. the thermostat is not opening and closing . so what next... many thx for any advice.. should the unit be ok running at cool temp with out the thermostat?
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4wheelsup



Joined: 17 Jan 2007
Posts: 73

PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

check for mud or debris cloging the raidiator and also check to see if it is pumping water
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