BMW R 5 and R 6 Operating Manual Operating Manual

Operating instructions for the BMW R 5 and R 6 motorcycles (tours and sports). Edition 4/1937.

Table of contents:
- Foreword
- Technical data

I. Operation
- Arrangement of the control levers
- Operating the control levers
* Gas twist handle
* Ignition lever
* Brakes
* Setting of the control damper
* Shock absorber adjustment
- Preparation for driving and driving operation
- Lubricants and fuels
- Running in new machines

II. care
- General information
- Lubrication
- Brake monitoring
- Carburetor treatment
* Cleaning
* Setting
- Maintenance of electrical equipment
* breaker contacts
* alternator
* Spark plugs
* Battery treatment instructions
* Cable lines
- Adjusting the valve clearance
- Cleaning
- Tire pressure

III. description
A: General information
B: Engine and transmission block
- Operation of the motor
- Housing, cylinder and piston
- Crankshaft
- Valves
- Camshaft drive
- Ventilation
- Lubrication and oil control
- Carburetor
- Ignition
- Coupling
- Transmission and power transmission

C: Frame structure and wheels
- Front wheel fork
- Handlebars and steering dampers
- Frame
- Wheels and brakes
- Mudguards
- Footrests
- Saddle
- Fuel tank
- Tilting stand
- Headlights
- Sidecar connection
- Tool

IV. Repair
- Removing the valves
- Adjustment of the control and ignition
- Removing the oil pump
- Adjusting the control shaft and alternator drive chain on the R 5 engine
- Removing the front wheel
- Removing the rear wheel
- Tires