Important Notes - BMW F 650 GS Rider's Manual

Important notes

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Risk of fire
High temperatures occur at the
exhaust system, particularly at
the catalytic converter.
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Warning:
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.
Risk of poisoning
The exhaust fumes contain car-
bon monoxide, which is colour-
less and odourless but highly
toxic.
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Warning:
Inhaling exhaust fumes there-
fore represents a health haz-
ard and can even cause loss
of consciousness with fatal
consequences.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
Risk of fatal accident
Your motorcycle is equipped
with a digital electronic engine
management system and a
high-power ignition system.
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Warning:
When the engine is running or
the ignition switched on, nev-
er touch electrically live parts
of the ignition system or the
digital engine electronics.