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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Oil pump removal and installation
Note be careful not to drop any parts into the crankcase. Removal Remove the oil pan, oil pressure regulator and oil strainer. Refer to “oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer removal and installation” . Remove the oil pump driven gear bolt (1). Rem ...

Regulator / rectifier removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off. Remove the right side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9). Remove the evap system purge ...

Brake pad
Front Rear Inspect the front and rear brake pads to see if they are worn down to the grooved wear limit line 1. If a pad is worn to the grooved wear limit line, it must be replaced with a new one. After replacing either the front or rear brake pads, the brake lever or pedal must be ...