Fuel - BMW K 1200 LT Owner's Manual

Fuel

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Refueling
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F uel is flammable and explo-
sive. 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.
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1
C
N ote that fuel containing lead will
destroy the catalytic converter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or you
may damage the engine or cata-
lytic converter.
• Place motorcycle on side stand
– Make sure the ground is level
and firm.
• Open fuel-tank flip 1 by briefly
pressing down on the ribbed
section (arrow)
• To open fuel cap 2:
– Unlock the cap, turn it
counter-clockwise and
remove