BMW Motorrad C 400GT, Rider'S Manual

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Requirement
Always before riding off:
Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lights
and signalling equipment.
Checking tyre tread depth
(
151).
Check that topcase and lug-
gage are securely fastened.
Requirement
Every 3rd refuelling stop:
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel (
120).
Checking engine oil level
(
144).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness (
145).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness (
146).
Checking brake-fluid level, front
brakes (
147).
Checking brake-fluid level, rear
brakes (
148).
Checking coolant level
(
149).
Starting
Starting the engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
(
126)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (
127)
ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (
127)
Actuate the brake.
NOTICE
The vehicle cannot be started
while the side stand is extended.
Extending the side stand while
the engine is running kills the
engine.
Press the starter button 1 .
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine re-
fuses to start. (
188)
Pre-Ride-Check
The instrument cluster runs a
test of the instrument dials and
the warning and indicator lights
when the ignition is switched
on: this is the so-called "Pre-
Ride-Check". The test is aborted
if you start the engine before it
completes.
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