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Important notes
Catalytic converter
e Important:
To avoid damage to the cata-
lytic converter:
Do not run the fuel tank dry
Do not exceed the engine-
speed limits marked on the
revolution counter
Comply with all specified
maintenance intervals
Stop the engine at once if it is
misfiring
In the event of misfiring or a
severe drop in engine power,
consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW dealer.
e Important:
If misfiring or malfunction of the
fuel-air mixture preparation sys-
tem cause unburned fuel to
reach the catalytic converter,
there is a risk of it overheating
and being damaged.
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Starting
e Important:
Do not hold down starter
button 1
y for longer than
5 seconds at a time – wait for
the engine to stop turning over
before pressing the starter but-
ton again.
If you attempt to start the en-
gine when the battery is flat, you
will hear the relay chattering.
Further attempts will damage
the starter relay and starter mo-
tor. Before trying again: re-
charge the battery.
Pull the left handbrake lever to
apply the rear brake
Briefly press the starter but-
ton 1
y on the right handle-
bar fitting
e Important:
Do not turn the twistgrip until
the engine fires.
– The engine should then start
– Gently turn the throttle twist-
grip
e Important:
Do not allow the engine to idle
with the vehicle at a standstill –
risk of overheating.
Avoid even short warm-up peri-
ods. Ride away immediately af-
ter starting the engine. Avoid
high engine speeds after a cold
start.
Starting
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