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 pump construction
Impeller Mechanical seal Oil seal O-ring O-ring 8 N·m (0.8 Kgf-m, 6.0 Lbf-ft) 10 N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft) Apply grease. Apply engine coolant. Apply molybdenum oil solution. Do not reuse. ...

Specifications
Service data Brake unit: mm (in) Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Front brake hose routing diagram” “rear brake hose routing diagram” “front brake master cylinder components” “rear ...

Drive mode selector description
Engine power characteristics can be changed in 3 modes by operating the drive mode selector to meet various riding conditions and rider’s preference. Operation Drive mode is preset at a-mode when the ignition switch and engine stop switch are turned on. Follow the procedure below to operat ...