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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