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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Drive chain adjustment
Inspect the drive chain slack before each use of the motorcycle. Place the motorcycle on the side stand. The drive chain should be adjusted for 20 - 30 mm (0.8 - 1.2 In) of slack, as shown. Warning Too much chain slack can cause the chain to come off the sprockets, resul ...

Starter motor components
O-ring Housing end (inside) O-ring Starter motor case Armature Housing end (outside) 10 N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft) 4 N·m (0.4 Kgf-m, 3.0 Lbf-ft) 5 N·m (0.5 Kgf-m, 3.5 Lbf-ft) Apply grease to sliding surface Apply moly ...

Side stand
An interlock switch is provided to cut off the ignition circuit when the side stand is down and the transmission is in any gear other than neutral. The side stand/ignition interlock switch works as follows: if the side stand is down and the transmission is in gear, the engine ...