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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Cam chain guide inspection
Inspect the cam chain guide in the following procedures: remove the cam chain guides. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner removal and installation” . Check the contacting surface of the cam chain guides. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new one. ...

Specifications
Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Chassis bolt and nut inspection” Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “tightening torque list” in section 0c . ...

Transmission removal
Remove the engine assembly from the frame. Refer to “engine assembly removal” in section 1d . Remove the engine top side. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” in section 1d . Separate the upper and lower crankcases. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” in section 1 ...