Catalytic Converter - BMW K 1200 LT Owner's Manual

Catalytic converter

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T o avoid damage to the catalytic
converter:
• Do not run the fuel tank dry
• Do not push start your motor-
cycle. Use jump leads instead
• Do not run the engine with a
spark plug lead disconnected
• Do not exceed the engine-
speed limits marked on the
tachometer
• Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals
• Stop the engine at once if it is
misfiring
• In the event of misfiring or a
severe drop in engine power,
consult a BMW-certified work-
shop, preferably an authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer
If misfiring or malfunction of the
fuel-air mixture preparation sys-
tem causes unburned fuel to
reach the catalytic converter,
there is a risk of it overheating and
being damaged.
Important notes
Risk of fire
High temperatures occur at the
exhaust system, particularly if a
catalytic converter is installed.
W
M ake sure that whether riding
or standing still or when the
motorcycle is parked, no easily
flammable material (for example
hay, grass, leaves, clothing or
luggage etc.) can come into
contact with the hot exhaust
system.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily or for prolonged
periods of time
– risk of overheating or fire. Ride
away immediately after starting
the engine.
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