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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Radiator cap inspection
Inspect the radiator cap in the following procedures: remove the radiator cap. Refer to “cooling circuit inspection” . Attach the radiator cap (1) to the radiator tester (2) as shown. Slowly apply pressure to the radiator cap. If the radiator cap does not hold the pre ...

DTC “c21” (p0110-h/l): iat sensor circuit malfunction
Detected condition and possible cause Detected condition Possible cause C21 Output voltage is not with in the following range. 0.15 V ≤ Sensor voltage < 4.85 V Iat sensor circuit open or short. Iat sensor malfunction. Ec ...

Tightening torque specifications
Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Throttle cable routing diagram” “throttle body components” “throttle body construction” “engine assembly installation” Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified i ...