User manual DUCATI 748-1999

[. . . ] Owner's manual E DUCATI748/996 1 E 2 Hearty welcome among Ducati fans!We think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long journeys as well as short daily trips. We are steadily doing our best to improve our "Technical Assistance" service. For this reason, we recommend you to strictly follow the indications given in this manual, especially for motorcycle running-in. [. . . ] To prevent these failures, smear the ends of the flexible cables with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2 at regular intervals. For the throttle cable, it is best to open the device by unscrewing the two fastening screws (1, fig. Warning When refitting the cover, be sure to slide the cable onto the suitable pulley. To ensure smooth operation of the side stand joint, clean off any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 at all points exposed to friction. E MIN ;; yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; yy fig. 30 43 Throttle cable adjustment The throttle twistgrip must have a free play of 1. 5 - 2 mm / 0. 06-0. 09 in. measured at the edge of the twistgrip, at all positions of the handlebars. 31) provided on the throttle control. E Checking battery electrolyte level (fig. Battery liquid level must be maintained between the maximum (UPPER LEVEL) and minimum (LOWER LEVEL) marks on battery front. If battery liquid level is too low, remove the caps (1) and top up carefully with distilled water up to the upper level line, using a small syringe or a plastic funnel. When adding distilled water, make sure the breather tube (2) is connected to battery breather outlet. A kinked or twisted breather tube may lead to overpressure and damage the battery. 2 1, 5 ÷ 2 mm 1 fig. If you spill some electrolyte on your skin, wash the affected area with abundant water and seek medical advice. Electrolyte is poisonous: if you swallow it accidentally, drink abundant milk or water, eat some magnesia, scrambled eggs or drink vegetable oil and seek medical advice without delay. Always wear adequate protective clothing and a visor when handling the battery. Never use lighters, matches or similar to check the battery liquid level. 32) Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the motorcycle. body panel (page 38), undo the screw (3) and remove the upper bracket. Always disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first, and then the red positive terminal (+). Warning Batteries develop explosive gases: keep it away from heat sources and flames. Note that level should not exceed the maximum line (UPPER LEVEL), as it will rise during charging. Connect the battery charger leads to the battery terminals - red to positive terminal (+), black to negative terminal (-). Important Make sure the charger is off when you connect the battery to it, or you might get sparks at the battery terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells. Always connect the positive terminal (red) first. [. . . ] An emergency situation occurs when an authorized Ducati dealer is not reasonably available, a part is not available within 30 days, or a repair is not complete within 30 days. Ducati will reimburse the owner for the expenses, including diagnosis, not to exceed Ducati's suggested retail price for all warranted 75 E USA parts replaced and labor charges based on Ducati's recommended time allowance for the warranty repair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate. The owner may be required to keep receipts and failed parts in order to receive compensation. Limitations This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the following: A. [. . . ]