Starting - BMW K 1200 R Rider's Manual

Starting

Do not turn the throttle
twistgrip when starting
the engine. At ambient tem-
peratures below 32 °F (0 °C),
disengage the clutch after
switching on ignition.c
• Switch on the ignition.
• Press starter button 1.
» The engine starts.
• Observe instruments and
display for warnings and
information ( 20).
b
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if
the battery voltage is too low.
Recharge the battery (
before you start the engine, or
use jump leads and a donor
battery to start ( 115).c
b
High engine speeds with
the engine cold lead to
increased engine wear.
Avoid high engine speeds
when the engine is cold.c
Consult the trouble-
shooting chart below if
the engine refuses to start.c
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b
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