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 ...

Other materials:

Oil jet removal and installation
Piston cooling oil jet Removal Remove the engine assembly. Refer to “engine assembly removal” in section 1d . Remove the crankshaft assembly. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” in section 1d (page 1d- 49). Remove the piston cooling oil jets (1) from the upper cra ...

Stopping and parking
Twist the throttle grip away from yourself to close the throttle completely. Apply the front and rear brakes evenly and at the same time. Downshift through the gears as road speed decreases. Select neutral with the clutch lever squeezed toward the grip (disenga ...

Specifications
Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Rear view mirror construction” Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “tightening torque list” in section 0c . ...