Key To Symbols - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Usage
Each chapter starts with the list of contents.
The list of contents is followed by the Technical Data table.
Chapter 00 "Maintenance and general instructions" details the handover checklist and lists all tightening
torques and operating fluids.

Key to symbols

In this Workshop Manual for the F 650 GS model, the following symbols are used; their meanings are ex-
plained in the table.
Special instructions aimed at improving the work procedures
L
Note:
Specific information on operating, inspecting and adjusting work for the motorcycle as well as maintenance
procedures.
e
Caution:
Instructions and precautions specifically intended to prevent damage to the motorcycle. Failure to comply
with them could invalidate the warranty.
d
Warning:
This symbol stands for precautions and measures which are essential in order to protect the rider or other
persons from possibly severe or fatal injury.
Contents
Headlines for the work described in the chapter........................................... with the relevant page number
Activities
Activities
•
The bullet symbol means that work steps are described in greater detail under another headline
•
– Preceding activities
– A line indicates work steps described in greater detail under another headline or in another chapter
If the term "release" or "remove" is used:
the fastener (e.g. screw) must be slackened off and taken out
or
a component (e.g. fuel rail) must be removed to the extent that other components which it conceals (e.g.
throttle-valve rail) are accessible
If the term "loosen" or "slacken" is used:
the fastener (e.g. screw) must only be slackened off but not taken out
X
Tightening torques:
Values are stated if they differ from DIN EN 24 014 or DIN 912 ISO industrial standards.