BMW R 1150 GS Rider's Manual page 73

Choke
• Correct position of choke
lever 1:
– Lever up, in position A:
cold start
– Lever down, in position C:
engine at operating temper-
ature
• When starting, pull lever 1 to
position A (arrow) and hold it
in this position
2
L
Note:
Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
• Press starter button 2
– The engine starts
• Turn the throttle twistgrip
carefully
• Release lever 1
– Lever 1 in position B
• Return choke lever 1 to
position C as soon as possi-
ble (as soon as the engine
runs smoothly)
Starting
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