Refuelling - BMW R 1200 GS 2003 Rider's Manual

Refuelling

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Refuelling
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Warning:
Fuel is flammable and explo-
sive. Do not smoke. Never
bring a naked flame near the
fuel tank.
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.
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Attention:
Leaded fuel will destroy the cat-
alytic converter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
catalytic converter.
Fuel can damage plastic parts,
so make sure they are not
brought into contact with fuel.
• Make sure the ground is level
and firm and lift the motorcy-
cle onto its main stand
• Open the fuel filler cap
• Refuel with fuel of the
approved grade
• Close the fuel filler cap