Can-Am DS250 Operator's Manual - page 98
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Unscrew the cooling system drain plug
located on the right side of engine and
drain the coolant into a suitable con-
tainer.
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1. Cooling system drain plug
Disconnect the by-pass hose from the
top of the thermostat housing.
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1. By-pass hose
Drain the system completely and rein-
stall the drain plug.
Pinch hose between radiator and ther-
mostat housing with a LARGE HOSE
PINCHER (P/N 529 032 500).
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HOSE PINCHER LOCATION
Lift the front of the vehicle suffi-
ciently to raise the front wheels off
the ground.
Fill the radiator until coolant comes out
of the fitting of the thermostat housing
by-pass hose.
Install the by-pass hose, then remove
the hose pincher.
NOTE:
If no coolant comes out of
the by-pass hose fitting, squeeze the
lower radiator hose several times until
coolant comes out.
Completely fill the radiator.
Check the level in the coolant reservoir
and adjust level if necessary.
Run engine at idle with the radiator cap
off. Slowly add additional coolant if
necessary.
At this point, wait until engine reaches
normal operating temperature. Apply
throttle two or three times; then add
coolant if required.
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