Catalytic Converter - BMW R 1200 R Rider's Manual

Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine
is running.

Catalytic converter

If misfiring causes unburned
fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
For this reason, observe the
following points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry
Do not run the engine with
the spark-plug cap removed
Stop the engine immediately
if it misfires
Use unleaded fuel only
Comply with all specified
maintenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will de-
stroy the catalytic con-
verter.
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
Danger of overheating
Driving without air guide
wings can lead to the
engine overheating.
Only drive with the air guide
wings installed.
Risk of fire
Temperatures at the exhaust
are high.
Flammable materials
(e.g. hay, leaves, grass,
clothing and luggage, etc.)
could ignite if allowed to
come into contact with the
hot exhaust pipe.
Make sure that no highly
flammable materials can
come in contact with the hot
exhaust system.
Cooling would be
inadequate if the engine
were allowed to idle for
a lengthy period with the
motorcycle at a standstill:
overheating would result.
In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily. After start-
ing, ride off immediately.
Tampering with the
control unit of the
electronic engine-
management system
Modification of the
engine-electronics
control unit can lead to
damage to the motorcycle,
and therefore to accidents.
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