Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Precautions

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Precautions for engine cooling system

You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the radiator cap when the engine is hot.

After the engine cools, wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow pressure to escape and then turn the cap all the way off.
The engine must be cool before servicing the cooling system.
Coolant is harmful:

if it comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with water.
If swallowed accidentally, induce vomiting and call physician immediately.
Keep it away from children.

Precautions for engine coolant

Refer to “engine coolant recommendation” in section 0a .

General description

Engine coolant description Caution use a high quality ethylene glycol base anti-freeze, mixed with distilled water. Do not mix an alcohol base anti-freeze and different b ...

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Exterior parts construction
Upper cowling bracket : set the punch mark to the front and upper side. Rear view mirror cushion : set the dent side to inside. To frame To headlight assembly To sprocket cove To side-stand bracket ...

Throttle body removal and installation
Removal Remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6). Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” . Remove the clamps (1). Disconnect the iap sensor (2) from the vacuum ...

Starter motor removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1). Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9). Disconnect the starter motor lead wire (2). Remove the starter motor (3). ...