Controls; Side Stand - SWM RS 650 R 2016 Manuel - Utilisation - Entretien

CONTROLS

FUEL TAPS
On vehicles which are fitted with a fuel injection en-
gine, the fuel pump is built into the fuel tank and
there is no tap (ON-OFF-RES) mounted on the fuel
supply system.
The two screw taps (1) on tank sides, at the back,
shall remain in OPEN position.
The reserve warning is indicated on the digital in-
strument panel by the relevant warning light (See
paragraph "Digital instrument, warning lights").
FUEL
Recommended fuel: premium grade UNLEADED fuel
(R.O.N. 98).
Note*: If the engine "knocks", change fuel
brand or use a higher octane rating fuel.
WARNING*: Do not continue operation if the
engine pings or knocks.The engine will be
damaged and could seize.
WARNING*: Fuel is extremely flammable and
can be explosive under certain conditions.
Always stop the engine and do not smoke or
allow flames or sparks in the area where the
motorcycle is refuelled or fuel is stored.
WARNING*: Do not overfill the tank. Refer to
the lower mark on filler. After refuelling,
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make sure the tank cap (2) is closed securely.
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SIDE STAND

A side stand (1) is supplied with every motorcycle.
WARNING*: The stand is designed to support
the WEIGHT of the MOTORCYCLE ONLY. Do not
sit astride the motorcycle using the stand for
support as this could cause structural failure
to the stand resulting in serious injury.
WARNING*: The motorcycle MUST be set on the
side stand ONLY AFTER the rider has got off
the vehicle. Stand AUTOMATICALLY folds back
to rest position once the vehicle is vertical, no
longer resting on the ground.
Periodically check the side stand (see "Scheduled
Maintenance Chart"); make sure that the springs
are not damaged and the side stand freely moves.
If the side stand is noisy, lubricate the fastening
pivot (A).
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A
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