Starting - BMW F 650 GS Rider's Manual

Starting

• Press starter button 2 (max.
5 seconds) and do not
release it until the engine is
running smoothly
• Do not turn the throttle twist-
grip when starting the engine.
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Note:
After releasing the starter but-
ton if the engine does not start,
wait at least 5 seconds before
pressing the starter button
again.
After switching off the ignition,
wait 3 seconds before switch-
ing it on again.
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Attention:
If you attempt to start the en-
gine when the battery is flat, you
will hear the relay chattering.
Further attempts will damage
the starter relay and starter mo-
tor.
Before trying again: recharge
the battery.
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Note:
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C (32 °F), pull the lever to
disengage the clutch when
starting the engine.
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Attention:
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily or for prolonged
periods of time – risk of over-
heating or fire. Ride away im-
mediately after starting the en-
gine.
Avoid high engine speeds after
a cold start.
Starting
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