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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Location of labels
Read and follow all of the warnings labeled on your motorcycle. Make sure you understand all of the labels. Keep the labels on your motorcycle. Do not remove them for any reason. 1 Warning Keep windshield clean at all times. Clean only with a soh cloth and warm ...

Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material Note required service material is also described in the following. “Drive chain related components” Special tool ...

Idle speed
Adjust the engine idle speed periodically on the engine at normal operating temperature. To adjust the idle speed: Lift the fuel tank by referring to the air cleaner section. Start the engine and warm it up by running at idling speed for 10 minutes in summer (where ambie ...