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:

Battery removal and installation
Removal Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6). Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1). Disconnect the battery (+) lead wire (2). Note be sure to disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1) first, th ...

Fuel pump inspection
Turn the ignition switch on and check that the fuel pump operates for a few seconds. If the fuel pump motor does not make operating sound, inspect the fuel pump circuit connections or inspect the fuel pump relay and to sensor. Refer to “fuel pump relay inspection” and “dtc “c23” (p1651 ...

Rear wheel related parts inspection
Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” . Tire Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b . Rear brake disc Refer to “rear brake disc inspection” in section 4c . Wheel damper Refer to “drive chain related parts inspection” in section 3a . Sprocket Refer to “drive chain ...