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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Wiring harness routing diagram
Wiring harness no. 2 Tapping clamp : insert the clamp from the front side. Place the turn signal and position light couplers in front of the clamp. Steel clamp : clamp the wiring harness at the blue taping point. Bend the steel clamps to the front side. ...

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 ...

Fuses
The main fuse is located under the front seat. To access the fuse, remove the seat by referring to the seat lock and helmet holders. The fuses are located inside the left fairing. One 1 oa and one 15a spare fuses are provided inside the fuse box. They are designed to open when ...