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 K 1200 LT 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 Caution: 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.