BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Rider's Manual page 61

Catalytic converter
To avoid damage to the cata-
lytic converter:
• Do not run the fuel tank dry
• 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
maintenance intervals
• Stop the engine at once if it is
misfiring
• In the event of misfiring or a
severe drop in engine power,
consult a specialized work-
shop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad 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.
Safety instructions
Risk of fire
High temperatures occur at the
exhaust system, particularly if a
catalytic converter is installed.
Make sure that whether riding
or standing still or when the
motorcycle is parked, no eas-
ily 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 pro-
longed periods of time
– risk of overheating or fire!
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
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