BMW K 1200 GT - Service Manual download pdf (Page 81)

Catalytic converter

If misfiring causes unburned fuel

to enter the catalytic converter,

there is a danger of overheating

and damage.

For this reason, observe the fol-

lowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dry

Do not run the engine with the

spark-plug cap removed

Stop the engine immediately if

it misfires

Use unleaded fuel only

Comply with all specified main-

tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroy

the catalytic converter.

Note the points listed for protec-

tion of the catalytic converter.

Risk of fire

Temperatures at the exhaust are

high.

Flammable materials (e.g.

hay, leaves, grass, clothing

and luggage, etc.) could ignite

if allowed to come into contact

with the hot exhaust pipe.

Make sure that no highly

flammable materials can come

in contact with the hot exhaust

system.

Cooling would be inade-

quate if the engine were al-

lowed to idle for a lengthy period

with the motorcycle at a stand-

still: overheating would result. In

extreme cases, the motorcycle

could catch fire.

Do not allow the engine to idle

unnecessarily. After starting, ride

off immediately.

Tampering with control

unit of electronic engine-

management system

Tampering with the engine

control unit can damage

the motorcycle and cause acci-

dents.

Do not tamper with the engine

control unit.

Tampering with the engine

control unit can result in

mechanical loads that the mo-

torcycle's components are not

designed to withstand. Damage

caused in this way is not covered

by the warranty.

Do not tamper with the engine

control unit.

Checklist

Use the following checklist to

check important functions, set-

tings and wear limits before you

ride off.

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