BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual page 63

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 attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
– Stop the engine immediately
if it misfires.
– Use only unleaded fuel.
– Comply with all specified
maintenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will de-
stroy the catalytic con-
verter.
Note the points listed for pro-
tection of the catalytic con-
verter.c
Risk of fire
Temperatures at the exhaust
are high.
Flammable materials (e.g.
hay, leaves, grass, cloth-
ing and luggage, etc.) could
ignite if allowed to come into
contact with the hot exhaust
pipe.
Do not permit flammable ma-
terials to come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.c
Cooling would be inade-
quate 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. Ride away im-
mediately after starting the
engine.c
Tampering with the con-
trol unit of the electronic
engine-management
system
Tampering with the con-
trol unit of the electronic
engine-management system
can damage the motorcycle
and cause accidents.
Do not tamper with the control
unit of the electronic engine-
management system.c
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