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:

Storage procedure
If your motorcycle is to be left unused for an extended period of time, it needs special servicing requiring appropriate materials, equipment and skill. For this reason, suzuki recommends that you trust this maintenance work to your suzuki dealer. If you wish to service the machine for stora ...

Specifications
Service data Electrical unit: mm Caution never use anything except the specified battery. Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Regulator / rectifier construction” Reference: for the tig ...

Fuel pump relay inspection
Refer to “electrical components location” in section 0a . Inspect the fuel pump relay in the following procedures: remove the frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6). Remove the fuel pump relay (1). First, check f ...