User manual DUCATI 996

[. . . ] In this way, your Ducati motorbike will surely give you unforgettable emotions. For any servicing or suggestions you might need, please contact our authorized service centres. declines any liability whatsoever for any mistakes incurred in drawing up this manual. The information contained herein is valid at the time of going to print. [. . . ] Install the filter properly into its seat on the inner cover and refit all the parts you have removed. Important If you are using the motorcycle on dusty or very wet roads, replace filter more frequently than recommended intervals. E fig. 28. 1) Check the coolant level in the expansion reservoir, on the LH side of the motorcycle. Remove the tank from its front clamping by pulling the tank backwards. 28. 1) and add a mixture consisting of water and antifreeze SHEEL Advance Coolant or Glycoshell (35-40% of the volume) up to MAX mark. This mixture improves operating conditions (coolant will start freezing at ­20°C). Warning Place the motorcycle on a flat surface and make sure the engine is cold before proceeding. fig. 28. 2 40 Checking brake and clutch fluid level Fluid level should never fall below the MIN mark on each reservoir (fig. If level drops below the limit, air might get into the circuit and affect the operation of the system involved. Brake and clutch fluid must be topped up and changed at the intervals specified in the routine maintenance chart by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop. Important It is recommended all brake and clutch tubes be changed every four years. Reinstall the battery on its mount and secure the upper bracket with the screw (1). Connect the terminals. Use some grease on the fastening screws to improve conductive capacity. fig. Fully unscrew the screw (2) and turn the headstock end (3) by 180° with a pin wrench. Check that the hole on the eccentric is centred with the through hole in the headstock. Look at the arrow etched in the top area of the eccentric to centre both holes accurately. Grease the screw threadings (1) with SHELL Retinax HDX2 and tighten to 22 Nm. Note While performing the above, the handlebars should not be fully turned. Tighten the screw (4) previously removed and apply some medium-strentgh threadlocker. Important The steering lock can be used only if the headstock tube is positioned at 24°30'. This adjustment is possible for 748S and 996 models only. E 748S 996 fig. If this is not the case, contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop for proper chain tensioning. [. . . ] In the state of California only, emissions related warranted parts are specifically defined by that state's Emissions Warranty Parts List. These warranted parts are: carburetor and internal parts; intake manifold; fuel tank, fuel injection system; spark advance mechanism; crankcase breather; air cutoff valves; fuel tank cap for evaporative emission controlled vehicles; oil filler cap; pressure control valve; fuel/vapor separator; canister; igniters; breaker governors; ignition coils; ignition wires; ignition points, condensers, and spark plugs if failure occors prior to the first scheduled replacement, and hoses, clamps, fittings and tubing used directly in these parts. Since emission related parts may vary from model to model, certain models may not contain all of these parts and certain models may contain functionally equivalent parts. In the state of California only, Emission Control System emergency repairs, as provided for in the California Administrative Code, may be performed by other than an authorized Ducati dealer. [. . . ]