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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Speed sensor inspection
Inspect the speed sensor in the following procedures: remove the speed sensor. Refer to “speed sensor removal and installation” . Connect a 12 v battery (between b and b/w), 10 kù resistor (between b/r and b) and multi-circuit tester (tester (+) probe to b and tester ...

Heated oxygen sensor (ho2s) removal and installation
Removal Do not remove the ho2 sensor while it is hot. Caution be careful not to expose the ho2 sensor to excessive shock. Do not use an impact wrench when removing or installing the ho2 sensor. Be careful not to twist or damage t ...

Balancer shaft journal bearing inspection and selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d- 49). Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” . Inspection Inspect the bearing surfaces for any signs of fusion, pitting, burn or flaws. If any, replace them with a specified set of bearings. Selection Place the plastigauge axial ...