BMW Motorrad F 900 XR, Rider'S Manual

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Checking the front brake pad
thickness (
149).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness (
149).
Checking the front brake fluid
level (
150).
Checking the rear brake fluid
level (
151).
Checking coolant level
(
154).
Lubricating chain ( 175).
Checking chain sag ( 176).
Starting
Starting the engine
ATTENTION
Sufficient transmission gear-
box lubrication only when the
engine is running.
Transmission damage
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for longer periods or push it
over longer distances with the
engine switched off.
Switching on ignition ( 56).
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
(
114)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. (
114)
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. (
115)
with riding modes Pro
OE
DTC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. (
116)
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if it is started with
the transmission in neutral and
then a gear is engaged before
retracting the side stand.
Press starter button 1 .
NOTICE
The starting attempt is automati-
cally interrupted if battery voltage
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you attempt to start the
engine again, or use jumper ca-
bles and a donor battery to start.
More detailed information can
be found in the "Maintenance"
chapter under "Jump-starting".
Engine starts.
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