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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Radiator cap inspection
Inspect the radiator cap in the following procedures: remove the radiator cap. Refer to “cooling circuit inspection” . Attach the radiator cap (1) to the radiator tester (2) as shown. Slowly apply pressure to the radiator cap. If the radiator cap does not hold the pre ...

Battery
Battery connection in reverse polarity is strictly prohibited. Such a wrong connection will damage the components of the fi system instantly when reverse power is applied. Removing any battery terminal of a running engine is strictly prohibited. The moment such removal is made, ...

Rear combination light removal and installation
Removal Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Remove the clamps (1). Disconnect the combination light coupler (2). Remove the rear combination light assembly (3). Remove the combination light brack ...