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:

Water hose removal and installation
Removal Remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6). Drain engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b . Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in se ...

Water pump disassembly and assembly
Refer to “water pump removal and installation” . Disassembly Remove the air bleeder bolt (1) if necessary. Remove the water pump case screws. Remove the o-ring (2). Hold the impeller (3) with water pump pliers and remove the impeller securing bolt (4). Remove t ...

Front brake pad replacement
Loosen the pad mounting pins (1). Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper mounting bolts (2). Remove the pad mounting pins (1), brake pads and spring. Caution do not operate the brake lever while the pads are removed. Note when ...