overheating BMW MOTORRAD F 650 GS DAKAR 2003 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Starting – Riding – Parking
Important notes
Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at the
exhaust system, particularly at
the catalytic converter.
d Warning:
Make sure that whether riding
or standing still or when the
motorcycle is parked, no eas-
ily flammable material
(for example hay, grass,
leaves, clothing or luggage
etc.) can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily or for pro-
longed periods of time
– risk of overheating or fire.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
Risk of poisoningThe exhaust fumes contain car-
bon monoxide, which is colour-
less and odourless but highly
toxic.
d Warning:
Inhaling exhaust fumes there-
fore represents a health haz-
ard and can even cause loss
of consciousness with fatal
consequences.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
Risk of fatal accidentYour motorcycle is equipped
with a digital electronic engine
management system and a
high-power ignition system.
d Warning:
When the engine is running or
the ignition switched on, nev-
er touch electrically live parts
of the ignition system or the
digital engine electronics.
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Important notes
Catalytic converter
e Attention:
To avoid damage to the cata-
lytic converter:
 Do not run the fuel tank dry
 Push-start only when the engine is cold
 Do not run the engine with a spark plug lead disconnected
 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 motorcycle dealer.
e Attention:
If misfiring or malfunction of the
fuel-air mixture preparation sys-
tem causes unburned fuel to
reach the catalytic converter,
there is a risk of it overheating
and being damaged.
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Indice alfabetico
HHandlebar levers, 28, 29Clutch lever, 28
Hazard warning flashers, 11
Headlight flasher, button, 12
Headlight setting RHD/LHD traffic, 44
Heated handlebar grips Rocker switch, 6
High-beam/low-beam headlight switch, 12
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 8
KKey positions, 9
LLeft handlebar fitting, 12
LHD trafficHeadlight adjustment, 44
MMain (centre) stand, 52
Motorcycle accessories, 75
NNeutral, 56
OOctane number, fuel, 27
Odometer,6,10 Oil filler neck, 25
Oil level
Check, 25
Engine oil pressure, 59
RRepeatersFlashing turn indicator, left, 7
Reset knob for trip meter, 6
Rev. counter, 6
RHD traffic Headlight adjustment, 44
Rider’s equipment, 74
Right handlebar fitting, 13
Rims, 40
Risk of overheating, 48, 57
S
Safety check, 22, 23
Safety instructions Catalytic converter, 49
General, 48, 49
Safety instructions, braking, 62, 63
Seat lock, 14
Service worldwide, 72
Side stand, 50
Speedometer, 6
Starter button, 13
Starting, 57
Switching on the ignition, 56
System case, 17, 18, 19, 20
H - S
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