BMW K 1200 S Rider's Manual page 89

The oil level must be located
between the MIN and MAX
marks. The difference is
approx. 0.5 liters.
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark:
• Top up engine oil.
If the oil level is above the
MAX mark:
• Drain off engine oil.
Too little but also too
much engine oil can lead
to engine damage.
Ensure that the engine oil level
is correct.c
Insufficient engine oil can
lead to the engine seizing
up, resulting in accidents.
Ensure that the engine oil level
is correct.c
Topping up engine oil
• ( 40) Remove the seat.
b
• Clean the area around the fill
opening.
• Unscrew the cap of the fill
opening for engine oil 1.
• Pour in engine oil up to the
center marking A.
• Check the oil level.
• Repeat the filling and check-
ing procedure until the
engine oil level is located
between the MIN and MAX
marks.
• Screw on the cap of the fill
opening for engine oil.
Draining off engine oil
• Remove the seat (
b
• Press the retainer of the
clear hose 2 on the left and
right and pull out of the oil
tank upwards.
• Pull the clear hose down-
wards out of the frame
and drain off oil into a
suitable container.
• Insert the clear hose in the
oil tank and lock into place.
• Check the oil level.
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