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 tension adjuster inspection
The cam chain tension adjuster is maintained to proper tension automatically. Remove the cam chain tension adjuster. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” . Holding the cam chain tension adjuster as shown in the figure, compress the plunger by turning the adjuster body unt ...

Regulator / rectifier inspection
Inspect the regulator/rectifier in the following procedures: turn the ignition switch off. Disconnect the regulator/rectifier couplers. Refer to “regulator / rectifier removal and installation” . Measure the voltage between the terminals using the multi-circuit tester ...

Specifications
Service data Oil pump Oil Tightening torque specifications Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “tightening torque list” in section 0c . ...