open gas tank BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT 2002 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Safety check
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Fuel
Refuelling
d Warning:
The motorcycle’s fuel (petrol/
gasoline) is flammable and
explosive. Do not smoke.
Never bring a naked flame
near the fuel tank.
The fuel expands when hot
(for instance if the fuel tank is
in the sun). For this reason,
only fill as far as the lower
edge of the filler neck.
e Caution:
Note that fuel containing lead
will destroy the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
catalytic converter.
Place motorcycle on side
stand
–Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
Open fuel tank flap1
Open fuel filler cap2:
–Unlock the filler cap, turn it
counter-clockwise and
remove
1
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